Can I drink alcohol with Propranolol?

Yes, with care. Stop drinking in the first few days or after a dose increase, and avoid it if propranolol makes you dizzy.

Can I eat rich or spicy food with Propranolol?

Yes, with care. If propranolol makes you feel sick, stick to simple meals and skip rich or spicy dishes.

Can I drink coffee with Propranolol?

Yes, with care. Avoid caffeinated drinks if you get cold fingers or toes, and in the evening if sleep is poor.

Can I eat spicy food with Propranolol?

Yes, with care. If propranolol makes you feel sick, avoid rich or spicy food and keep to simple meals.

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Can I eat this with Propranolol?

Propranolol can be taken with or without food, and only alcohol needs care because it can add to the dizziness and blood pressure-lowering effect.

Also sold as Angilol, Bedranol SR, Dupromex, Half Inderal LA, Inderal, Inderal LA, Rapranol SR, Slo-Pro, Syprol. Brand names from the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices.

Our Beta blockers page also covers Propranolol and gives one answer for the whole group. This page follows Propranolol’s own NHS page, so where the two differ, go by this one.

Type any food below for an instant verdict — we check 34 foods and drinks for Propranolol (0 to avoid, 33 to take care with) — or tap one below.

Quick answers

Should I take Propranolol with food?: Take it with or without food, but try to do the same each day.
Can I drink alcohol with Propranolol?: Yes, with care. Stop drinking in the first few days or after a dose increase, and avoid it if propranolol makes you dizzy.
Can I eat rich or spicy food with Propranolol?: Yes, with care. If propranolol makes you feel sick, stick to simple meals and skip rich or spicy dishes.
Can I drink coffee with Propranolol?: Yes, with care. Avoid caffeinated drinks if you get cold fingers or toes, and in the evening if sleep is poor.
Can I eat spicy food with Propranolol?: Yes, with care. If propranolol makes you feel sick, avoid rich or spicy food and keep to simple meals.

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1 · What do you take?

Propranololalso Bedranol, Beta-Prograne, Half Beta-Prograne

Propranolol can be taken with or without food, and only alcohol needs care because it can add to the dizziness and blood pressure-lowering effect.

You can eat and drink normally while taking propranolol, apart from being careful with alcohol. Alcohol can make you feel dizzy or lightheaded, so it is best to stop drinking until you see how the medicine affects you. Simple meals can help if the medicine makes you feel sick.

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2 · What do you want to eat or drink?

When to take it: Take it with or without food, but try to do the same each day.

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Food groups that matter with Propranolol

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