Propranolol Side Effects

Possible side effects of propranolol are listed below. Call your doctor for medical advice if they are severe or persist after a few days.

• Dizziness
• Weakness or fatigue
• Stomach pain or stomach cramps
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Cold feeling in the hands or feet

Some of the adverse effects of propranolol are more serious. Call your doctor right away or seek emergency medical help if you develop:

• Skin pain, rash, hives, itching, blistering, or peeling
• Swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, or throat
• Difficulty breathing or swallowing
• Shortness of breath
• Fainting
• Irregular or very slow heartbeat
• Swelling of the lower legs
• Rapid weight gain

The above list may not include all the potential side effects of propranolol. Contact your healthcare provider if your side effects are unusual or severe or they do not get better over time. You can also report unusual side effects to the Food and Drug Administration at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Propranolol Overdose: In case of an overdose of propranolol, call your doctor immediately. You can also call your local poison control center, provincial poison control center, or the national poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Overdose symptoms may include lightheadedness, tiredness, weakness, slow or uneven heartbeats, fainting, difficulty breathing, or cough.

Source: FDA