Inderal LA Overdose

It's important to seek immediate medical attention if you believe you have taken an Inderal LA overdose. Possible symptoms include abnormal heart rhythms, extremely low blood pressure, and a decrease in breathing. Pumping the stomach is a common treatment option for a recent overdose. But if the medication has already been absorbed into the body, a healthcare provider will usually treat the symptoms that result from the Inderal overdose.

 

Inderal LA Overdose: An Overview

Inderal LA® (propranolol hydrochloride sustained-release) is a prescription medication that is used to treat a number of conditions. Some of these uses include:
 
 
Inderal LA may also be used for other reasons, such as treating hypertrophic subaortic stenosis, an essential tremor, or pheochromocytoma.
 
As with other medicines, it is possible to take too much Inderal LA. Overdose effects will vary, depending on a number of factors, including how much Inderal LA is taken and whether it is taken with any other medicines, alcohol, and/or drugs.
 
If you happen to overdose on Inderal LA, seek medical attention immediately.
 

Symptoms of an Inderal LA Overdose

When someone overdoses on Inderal LA, the symptoms can vary. Examples of Inderal LA overdose symptoms include:
 
  • Tiredness
  • A decrease in breathing
  • Wheezing
  • Extremely low blood pressure
  • A severe decrease in heart rate (bradycardia)
  • Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
  • Abnormal heart rhythms
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Loss of life.
     
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;