Inderal LA is a drug used to treat several conditions related to the heart and blood vessels. This eMedTV article offers an overview of this medication, including information on dosing guidelines, strengths, overdose symptoms, and more.
Nausea, vomiting, and insomnia are among the possible side effects with Inderal LA. As this eMedTV article explains, there are also some side effects that you should report to your healthcare provider right away, such as unexplained itching and wheezing.
Inderal LA is approved to prevent migraines, control high blood pressure, and treat angina symptoms. This eMedTV Web page also lists some off label uses of Inderal LA, such as treating hyperthyroidism and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.
The starting Inderal LA dosage for people with migraines or high blood pressure is 80 mg a day. This eMedTV resource also discusses the recommended amounts for other conditions and factors that can affect the dose prescribed, such as age.
As this eMedTV page explains, drug interactions with Inderal LA can alter the levels of some medications in the body and lower blood pressure too much, among other things. These problems can occur with alcohol, Calan, NSAIDs, and other drugs.
Be sure to ask your doctor about precautions and warnings with Inderal LA that may apply to you. This eMedTV page covers potential drug interactions and the chance of severe allergic reactions in people taking this medication, among other things.
This eMedTV page lists things you can do if you're taking Inderal LA and weight gain occurs (like exercising regularly). However, rapid weight gain over a couple of days can signify congestive heart failure in some people taking the drug.
Dry eyes are a rarely reported side effect of Inderal LA. This eMedTV segment lists some things that you can do if you're taking Inderal LA and dry eyes occur, such as avoiding smoking, smoky rooms, and artificial tears that may irritate your eyes.
As this eMedTV article explains, a doctor may prescribe Inderal LA to a pregnant woman if its benefits outweigh the possible risks. This page discusses the results of pregnant animal studies using Inderal LA and things to discuss with your doctor.
Symptoms of an Inderal LA overdose can include tiredness, wheezing, and low blood sugar. This eMedTV article advises seeking immediate medical attention if you take too much Inderal LA and discusses available treatment options, such as IV fluids.
