The treatment: Doctors prescribed the young woman a daily dose of propranolol, a beta-blocker that's usually used for heart- and circulation-related issues. In their report, the doctors said they ...

Beta-blockers are widely used medications that help manage high blood pressure by reducing the heart rate and relaxing blood ...

A common drug used to prevent migraines might have an additional benefit -- protecting women against stroke. Women taking the ...

Propranolol, a beta blocker medication used for treating high blood pressure and preventing migraines, may lower ischemic stroke risk in women who experience migraines frequently.