Compare Propranolol vs. Myrbetriq
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Lowers blood pressure and controls heart rate.
Inderal (Propranolol) is good for treating many heart problems and other problems in the body, but it has more side effects than other beta blockers. You can't miss doses.
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3.9/ 5 average rating with 61 reviewsforPropranolol
Treats overactive bladder.
Myrbetriq (mirabegron) is a good treatment for overactive bladder with the least chance for dry mouth and constipation, but talk to your doctor if you have high blood pressure.
Upsides
- A first-choice treatment to prevent chest pain (angina).
- A first-choice treatment for heart failure, heart attack, heart valve disorders, and abnormal heart rhythm.
- Also treats and prevents many non-heart problems, such as tremors, anxiety, migraines, and liver disease symptoms.
- Myrbetriq (mirabegron) helps you to have better control over your urination.
- Myrbetriq (mirabegron) causes less drowsiness and constipation than other medicines for overactive bladder.
- May be used if you have glaucoma.
- Myrbetriq (mirabegron) may be safer to use if you are over 65 years old.
Downsides
- Taking a beta blocker might make you feel more tired or out of breath during exercise or normal daily routines. This gets better for most people, but for some might not go away.
- Has more side effects than some beta blockers because it crosses into the brain and central nervous system.
- Not a first-choice treatment for high blood pressure according to the latest guidelines, except if you have heart failure or heart disease. As a second choice, your doctor might add it to medicines you're already taking if your blood pressure is still too high.
- Can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if you're diabetic.
- You can't miss doses. Stopping Propranolol suddenly can cause your blood pressure to go up suddenly, which raises the risk of heart attack and stroke.
- Myrbetriq (mirabegron) might raise your blood pressure.
- If you have an obstruction in your bladder, Myrbetriq (mirabegron) might make you retain more urine.
- Myrbetriq (mirabegron) may be very expensive depending on your insurance.
- Not recommended if you have severe liver or kidney disease.
Used for
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Extended release
- Liquid
- Extended release
Price
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$13.40
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Reviews
61 reviews so far
66%
saidit'sworth it
62%
saiditworked well
15%
saidit'sa big hassle
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Side effects
8possible side effects
- High blood pressure11%
- Common cold symptoms4%
- Urinary tract infection4%
- Headache2%
- Constipation2%
- Chest cold infection2%
- Joint pain2%
- Rapid heart beat2%
Risks and risk factors
- Increased chest pain or risk of heart attack
- Suddenly stopping Inderal (Propranolol)
- Heart failure
- Increased risks during surgery
- Major surgery requiring anesthesia
- Masked symptoms of low blood sugar
- Diabetes
- Masked symptoms of overactive thyroid
- Low blood pressure
- Concurrent use of non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers, digoxin or clonidine
- Serious skin reactions
- Increased blood pressure
- Untreated high blood pressure
- Urinary retention
- Bladder outlet obstruction
- Unusual swelling