Most people have no problems with Inderal LA. Side effects, if they do occur, are usually minor and easily treated by you or your doctor. Common side effects include slow heart rate, short-term memory loss, and low blood sugar. Serious side effects with Inderal LA that you should report to your doctor immediately include unexplained skin rash, chest pain, and difficulty breathing or swallowing.
An Overview of Inderal LA Side Effects
As with any medicine, side effects are possible with
Inderal LA® (
propranolol hydrochloride sustained-release). However, not everyone who takes
Inderal LA will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate the drug quite well. If side effects do occur, in many cases, they are minor, meaning they require no treatment or are easily treated by you or a healthcare provider. Serious side effects are far less common, but can still occur.
(This article covers many, but not all, of the possible side effects with Inderal LA. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list of Inderal LA side effects with you.)
Common Side Effects of Inderal LA
Inderal LA has been studied thoroughly in clinical trials. In these studies, side effects occurring in a group of people taking the drug are documented and compared to those that occur in another group not taking the medicine. This way, it is possible to see what side effects occur, how often they appear, and how they compare to the group not taking the medicine.
Based on these studies, the most common side effects of Inderal LA included: