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Propranolol Uses

Health Encyclopedia: Hyperthyroidism

Alternative Names

Thyrotoxicosis; Overactive thyroid

Treatment

Treatment varies depending on the cause of the condition and the severity of symptoms. Hyperthyroidism is usually treated with antithyroid medications, radioactive iodine (which destroys the thyroid and stops the excess production of hormones), or surgery to remove the thyroid.

If the thyroid must be removed with radiation or surgery, replacement thyroid hormones must be taken for the rest of the ...

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Expert & Community Posts

Migraine Prevention

By Dr. Seth Haplea , Health Expert

...agents for migraine headaches. Only four medications (propranolol - Inderal, timolol -... Read more »

Migraine Disease and Insurance Companies

By Nancy Bonk , Health Expert

Most of us have probably had the unfortunate experience of being denied a health insurance claim... Read more »

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Health Guide

Famous Migraineurs: Elvis

...information from Elvis' autopsy, including certain drugs found in the singer's bloodstream such as Demerol, Propranolol, LSD, and antiemetics. The primary indicator that Elvis had Migraines... Read more »

Beta blockers overdose

... Carteolol Esmolol Labetalol Metoprolol Nadolol Penbutolol Pindolol Propranolol Sotalol Timolol Note: This list may not be all inclusive. Where... Read more »

Heart attack

...and clopidogrel (Plavix). OTHER MEDICATIONS Beta-blockers (like metoprolol, atenolol, and propranolol) are used to reduce the workload of the heart and lower blood pressure. ACE... Read more »

Topamax FDA Approved for Migraine Prevention

...Migraine prevention to four. The other three are Depakote and Depakote ER (divalproex sodium), Inderal LA (propranolol), and Blocadren (timolol). Clinical trials found that patients receiving the... Read more »

Drug Companies May Now Discuss Off-Label Uses

...approved) of medications. There are four medications that are FDA approved for Migraine prevention: propranolol (Inderal) timolol (Blocadren) divalproex sodium (Depakote) topiramate (Topamax)... Read more »

Medications

Inderal Oral Drug Interactions

This medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking... Read more »

Zyflo Oral Drug Interactions

...products you may use, especially of: pimozide propranolol theophylline tizanidine ... Read more »

Inderal Oral Uses and How to Use

This medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking... Read more »

Thorazine Oral Precautions and Side Effects

...thyroidsparfloxacinguanethidineguanadrelmetrizamidecabergolinebeta-blockers (e.g.,... Read more »

Nicorette DS MM Drug Interactions

...caffeine, insulin, oxazepam, pentazocine, propoxyphene, propranolol, theophylline, tricyclic... Read more »

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Researchers at the University of Texas have found that chronic stress may speed up the growth of malignant ovarian tumors, but that beta blockers may... Read summary »

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