AboutMary E Scott, RPh, CGP Expertise I am a certified geriatric pharmacist with over 23 years experience as a long-term care consultant to nursing homes. I also do community-based consulting on an individual basis. My facility-based monthly newsletter on pharmacy topics is read by nurses in over 200 long-term care facilities in 5 states.
Experience I received a BS in Pharmacy in 1980 with post-graduate work in public health. I have had a Consultant Pharmacist license since 1984.
Organizations American Society of Consultant Pharmacists .I received certification in geriatric pharmacy in 1998.
Question I have a pacemaker for neurocardiogenic syncope. I also have low blood pressure, this seems to be making my bp lower.Should I continue taking this drug?
Answer Hi,Gayle,
Inderal LA will lower your blood pressure, but you need to let your doctor know about this. I would continue to take this until you hear from your doctor. Stopping a beta-blocker such as Inderal La is dangerous,and can precipitate a heart attack. He may lower the dose or switch you to a different medication altogether. He/she is the best person to decide the course of action since your medical history is known to him/her. Hope this helps, Mary
