Drug used to treat tremors in hypehyroidism is: September 2008

Ans. B: Propranolol Beta-blockers such as propranolol help control many of the symptoms of hypehyroidism. These drugs can slow a fast hea rate, reduce tremors, and control anxiety. Beta-blockers are paicularly useful for people with extreme hypehyroidism and for people with bothersome or dangerous symptoms that have not responded to other treatments. However, beta-blockers do not reduce excess thyroid hormone production. Therefore, other treatments are added to bring hormone production to normal levels.