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What is the most important information I should know about Inderal?
• Do not stop taking Inderal without first talking to your doctor the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms. Stoppingthe medication suddenly may result in angina (chest pain) and possibly a heartattack the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms. The dosage may need to be reduced gradually before stopping the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms.
• Call your doctor immediately if you experience shortness of breath the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms. Inderal may cause dizziness or drowsiness the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms. If you experience dizzinessor drowsiness, avoid these activities the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms.

What is Inderal?
• Inderal is in a class of drugs called beta-blockers the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms. Beta-blockers affectthe heart and circulatory system (arteries and veins) the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms.
• Inderal is used to reduce hypertension (high blood pressure), to treatangina (chest pain), to treat irregular heartbeats, to treat migraines, to treattremor, and to reduce the risk of a recurrent heart attack the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms.
• Inderal may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Inderal?
• Do not take Inderal if you are taking thioridazine (Mellaril) the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms. Takingthese medicines together could result in dangerous, even fatal, irregular heartbeats the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms.
• Before taking Inderal, tell your doctor if you have
· asthma;
· heart problems such as low blood pressure, a slow heart rate, heartblock, sick sinus syndrome, a pacemaker, heart failure, or others;
· diabetes;
· depression;
· thyroid disease;
· kidney disease;
· liver disease; or
· any type of circulation problems the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms.
• You may not be able to take Inderal, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listedabove the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms.
• Inderal is in the FDA pregnancy category C the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms. This means it is not knownwhether Inderal will be harmful to an unborn baby the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms. Do not take this medicationwithout first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnantduring treatment the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms.
• Inderal passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing infant the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms. Do nottake this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feedinga baby the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms.

How should I take Inderal?
• Take Inderal exactly as directed by your doctor the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms.
• Inderal can be taken with or without food the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms. Each dose of InnoPran XL shouldbe taken in the same way, either with or without food the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms.
• Take Inderal at the same time every day whenever possible the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms. InnoPran XLshould be taken at bedtime (approximately 10 p.m.) the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms.
• Do not crush, chew, break, or open the long-acting or extended-releasecapsules (Inderal LA, InnoPran XL) the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms. Swallow them whole the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms.
• Do not stop taking Inderal without first talking to your doctor the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms. Stoppingthe medication suddenly may result in angina (chest pain) and possibly a heartattack the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms. The dosage may need to be reduced gradually before stopping the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms.
• Store Inderal at room temperature away from moisture and heat the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms.

What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms. However, if it is almosttime for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularlyscheduled dose the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms. Do not take a double dose of this medication the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms.

What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms.
• Symptoms of a Inderal overdose include a slow heartbeat, shortness ofbreath, fainting, dizziness, weakness, confusion, nausea, and vomiting the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms.

What should I avoid while taking Inderal?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms. Inderal may cause drowsiness, dizziness, and blood pressure changes the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms. If you experience drowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms.
• Use alcohol cautiously the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizzinesswhile taking this medication the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms.
• Tell your doctor and dentist that you are taking this medication beforehaving surgery the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms.

What are the possible side effects of Inderal?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takingInderal and call your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat;swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; hives);
· wheezing or shortness of breath;
· an unusually slow or irregular heart beat;
· swelling of the feet or lower legs;
· leg pain or cramping;
· sudden weight gain (more than 2 pounds in one day or 5 pounds in oneweek);
· chest (heart) pain;
· unusually cold or blue feet and hands; or
· skin rash the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms.
• If you experience any of the following less serious side effects, continuetaking Inderal and talk to your doctor:
· fatigue or confusion;
· headache or dizziness;
· weak pulse or mildly slow heart rate;
· diarrhea, constipation, gas, nausea, or vomiting;
· depression;
· nightmares; or
· impotence (difficulty obtaining or maintaining an erection) the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms.

What other drugs will affect Inderal?
• Do not take Inderal if you are taking thioridazine (Mellaril) the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms. Takingthese medicines together could result in dangerous, even fatal, irregular heartbeats the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms.
• Before taking Inderal, tell your doctor if you are taking
· another heart medicine such as nifedipine (Procardia, Adalat), reserpine(Serpasil), verapamil (Calan, Verelan, Isoptin), diltiazem (Cardizem, DilacorXR), clonidine (Catapres), or digoxin (Lanoxin);
· a diabetes medication such as insulin, glyburide (Diabeta, Micronase,Glynase), glipizide (Glucotrol), chlorpropamide (Diabinese), or metformin (Glucotrol);
· a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen (Motrin,Advil, others), naproxen (Aleve, Anaprox, Naprosyn, others), or ketoprofen (Orudis,Orudis KT, Oruvail);
· a respiratory medication such as albuterol (Ventolin, Proventil, Volmax,others), bitolterol (Tornalate), metaproterenol (Alupent, Metaprel), pirbuterol(Maxair), terbutaline (Brethaire, Brethine, Bricanyl), or theophylline (Theo-Dur,Theochron, Theolair, others), and others;
· warfarin (Coumadin);
· haloperidol (Haldol); or
· a prescription or over-the-counter cough medication, cold medicine,or diet pill the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms.
• You may not be able to take Inderal, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicineslisted above the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Inderal oraffect your condition the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking anyprescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms.

Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Inderal written forhealth professionals that you may read the beta blockers inderal treats what symptoms.

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