Propranolol hydrochloride and Swallowing difficulty - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Swallowing difficulty is reported as a side effect among people who take Propranolol hydrochloride (propranolol hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 6 - 12 months also take Torsemide, and have Hyperlipidaemia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Swallowing difficulty when taking Propranolol hydrochloride. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 9,728 people who have side effects when taking Propranolol hydrochloride from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Propranolol hydrochloride?

Propranolol hydrochloride has active ingredients of propranolol hydrochloride. It is often used in stress and anxiety. eHealthMe is studying from 12,026 Propranolol hydrochloride users. Check the latest studies of Propranolol hydrochloride.

What is Swallowing difficulty?

Swallowing difficulty is found to be associated with 2,402 drugs and 3,354 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Swallowing difficulty.

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On Sep, 03, 2026

9,728 people reported to have side effects when taking Propranolol hydrochloride.
Among them, 71 people (0.73%) have Swallowing difficulty.

Could Propranolol hydrochloride cause Swallowing difficulty?

Among these 71 people:

How long have people been on Propranolol hydrochloride when they have Swallowing difficulty? *

What is the gender of people who have Swallowing difficulty when taking Propranolol hydrochloride? *

female: 74.63 %
male: 25.37 %

What is the age of people who have Swallowing difficulty when taking Propranolol hydrochloride? *

What are other drugs people take besides Propranolol hydrochloride? *

Torsemide: 18 people, 25.35%
Amlodipine: 16 people, 22.54%
Pantoprazole: 16 people, 22.54%
Pantoprazole Sodium: 16 people, 22.54%
Valsartan: 15 people, 21.13%
Ramipril: 15 people, 21.13%
Diclofenac: 13 people, 18.31%
Amlodipine Besylate: 13 people, 18.31%
Metoprolol Succinate: 13 people, 18.31%
Candesartan Cilexetil: 12 people, 16.90%

What are other side effects people have besides Swallowing difficulty? *

Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 41 people, 57.75%
Headache (pain in head): 32 people, 45.07%
Chest Pain: 31 people, 43.66%
Dizziness: 30 people, 42.25%
Joint Pain: 29 people, 40.85%
Pain In Extremity: 28 people, 39.44%
Cough: 28 people, 39.44%
Peripheral Swelling: 26 people, 36.62%
Pain: 26 people, 36.62%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 25 people, 35.21%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 12 people, 16.90%
High Blood Cholesterol: 9 people, 12.68%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 9 people, 12.68%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 9 people, 12.68%
Essential Tremor: 7 people, 9.86%
Drug Withdrawal Syndrome (interfere with normal social, occupational, or other functioning. are not due to another medical condition, drug use, or discontinuation): 6 people, 8.45%
Sinus Tachycardia (a heart rhythm with elevated rate of impulses originating from the sinoatrial node): 6 people, 8.45%
Mania (a state of abnormally elevated or irritable mood): 6 people, 8.45%
Psychotic Disorder: 6 people, 8.45%
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 5 people, 7.04%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on propranolol hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Propranolol hydrochloride) and Propranolol hydrochloride (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

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