A patient will begin taking propranolol for hypertension. Which statement made by the prescriber is important when teaching this patient about the medication?

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Propranolol can exacerbate or mask symptoms of heart failure, such as waking at night with shortness of breath or difficulty lying flat. It's important for patients to report these symptoms as they may indicate a need for adjustment in therapy.

A Patient Will Begin Taking Propranolol for Hypertension