Propranolol And Blood Cell Problems

I have been on 80 mg off propanolol for about 10 years now. Works great for migraine control but I have Reynards as side effect. Main worry is after blood test due to palpitations ( atopic and not a worry but possibly due to propanolol I think) I have low red blood cell number and platelets. They are about to start testing me for MDS ..basically bone marrow failure. I am very young for this apparently, only 45 whereas most are over 70 and I don't feel too unwell. I read propanolol can cause blood cell issues very rarely. Anyone has experience? I have opened up my slow release capsule and removed a quarter of the beads. I am cutting down rather than face a bone marrow biopsy in a months time of levels are any worse. Any thoughts guys?

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Hello, PennyJane! How are you?

While Propranolol has been known to cause a lowering in your number of platelets, as reported by the FDA, it usually affects the white blood cells, not the red. Thus, you may be dealing with something else.

The FDA lists its other typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension.

However, if you really want to discover whether or not its due to the medication, try asking your doctor to switch to something else for awhile and see if your results change.

Is there anything else I can help with?

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