Propranolol

curlybekah

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Joined : Apr 2015

Posts : 31

Posted 9/11/2015 5:23 AM (GMT 0)

I finally got through to my doctor that I need better anxiety meds. Today she gives me a prescription for propranolol. I have never heard of it before. Has anyone take this or heard of it?

Hibee

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Posted 9/11/2015 8:13 AM (GMT 0)

Hi

i have heard of it but never taken it myself so can't really comment but I do know some other members are on it so hopefully they will respond to your post.

I hope it works well for you.

Hibee

Scaredy Cat

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Posted 9/11/2015 3:32 PM (GMT 0)

CB,

Propranolol is a beta blocker that helps to relieve anxiety, specifically the physical effects such as high heart rate, palpitations.

It has also been found beneficial for those struggling with social anxiety.

You may find initially that you feel fatigued, but this should be mild and temporary.

Your doctor will likely want to monitor your blood pressure and heart rate, just to make sure you are staying in optimal ranges.

Best wishes on your start up, and let us know how it goes, so we can keep you in support!

S.C.

BlueCat

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Joined : Jul 2015

Posts : 237

Posted 9/11/2015 3:42 PM (GMT 0)

Propranolol is great! It stops my heart palps which used to wake me up in the middle of the night. It is also supposed to block the release of too much adrenaline, so I am going to take some the next time I feel a panic attack coming on. I wish I had known about beta blockers sooner because stopping the adrenaline would have come in very handy over the last 15 years worth of panic attacks!

-Cat

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