Propranolol and Constipation

[Kells81]

Hiya

I have been getting really bad constipation since taking Propranolol 5 weeks ago.
Has anyone else had this? I ma not sure whether to stop taking it or not.

Many Thanks

[Hazel B]

Hi, I had 40mg x 3 times daily, they didn't affect me that way, just felt a bit "slowed down" - thought that helped anxiety!

Why not call the chemist tomorrow and see what they say? Also, drink lots of water.

[Kells81]

Thanks for replying Hazel

I take 40mg once a day but it gave me constipation almost atraight away. I thought I would give it a few weeks to settle in but it has been 5 or 6 weeks now and it seems to be getting worse.

I am just worrying that it means I will start getting other nasty effects from it

[Hazel B]

Kelly, I've just read the leaflet with mine and this side-effect is not listed, though we may have different brands.
See what your chemist says, drink more water, eat more fruit and veg and wholemeal foods. Boring I know, but it may help.

[Kells81]

Thanks Hazel, you have been a really great help.

Do you know if it is ok to take Ibuprofen with Propranolol? I have looked it up on the internet but it says different things!

xx

[Hazel B]

My GP told me it is OK to have Ibufrofen or Paracetamol with Prop. I can't have too much Ibuprofen as it gives me tummy ache, but it should be OK for you.
Hope you're OK.

[Kells81]

Thanks Hazel-you are a great help to me! I dont know anyone who takes Prop but you are always brilliant and answer all of my questions!

I had such a bad headache this morning and wasnt sure if I could take Ibuprofen-I googled it and got lots of different answers!

In the end my headache was so bad that I took the Ibuprofen and I am very gad I did as my headache soon went!

xx

[Going home]

Hi Kelly, Ive been on propranolol (mine are half-inderal 80mg slow release) for almost 3 years and I too have constipation with them, not severely but more than before. I think it affects people in different ways, I have a friend who gets constipated taking paracetamol! But I also take ibuprofen for headaches and its fine to take them with propranolol...there's not much you can't mix them with to be honest....including a glass or two of wine!

Anna x

[Kells81]

Thanks Anna- I've gone from one extreme to the other-I use to get an upset stomach every morning!
It is really helpful talking to people who have been taking it for a while, I am always a bit nervous when I start a new medicine.

xx

[Hazel B]

Hope your headache has cleared, no worries in helping, I was nervous with Propranolol too.