High Blood Pressure:Propranolol and beer... - High & Low Blood Pressure Message Board

Rockon78 · 09-09-2005, 11:27 PM

Hi there,

I was at work 3 days ago and my face/ears and neck became extremely red and my co-workers were concerned and told me to check my blood pressure (we have one of those machines). I did, and it read 178 over 103. The pharamicist told me to go sit down for 10 minutes and come check it again. I did, and it went down to 167 over 98. They sent me home. I made an appointment w/ my doctor and was perscribed Propranolol. Today is my second day on this pill. I was planning, for weeks, on going to a friends Birthday party where there will be drinking. I was wondering if anyone knows if it would be ok to have some beers while being on this pill? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

Wanted to add that I am 27 yrs. old/female/smoker/drinks once in a blue moon/approx. 30lbs over weight. Wanted to add this incase it made any type of difference:P

~Peace~

Lenin · 09-10-2005, 05:49 AM

Sure you can have some beer, Rockon.

Don't worry about it...now quit smoking!

Rockon78 · 09-10-2005, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lenin

Sure you can have some beer, Rockon.

Don't worry about it...now quit smoking!

Hahaha Lenin....I'll be working on quitting

Thanks so much for the reply. I feel much better now, I was worried that something would happen because I looked it up on the internet and it said that Propranolol and alcohol are dangerous together. Now, I will be able to enjoy myself.

Thanks again! Take care

~Peace~

CASSIEBEL · 09-10-2005, 12:44 PM

Just be a little careful. Beta-blockers intensify ones reaction to alcohol. Been there myself and found it sorta sneaks up on ya.
Have fun - but be careful.
Cass

NEDIVER · 09-11-2005, 07:15 AM

If you haven't already you should consider exercise at leas a few times a week. You are still young and now is the time to get that habit going. It will help with the quitting smoking and also the weight. Take a real look on the internet at what smoking can do to you. You will be suprised at what it effects besides your lungs.