propranolol experience

[doomey!]

I have just started taking these tablets this week as I suffer from Anxiety, I have been feeling more Anxiety during the day (I guess when I'm coming down) to unbearable levels, also been feeling sick, and my mood go's up and down (I also have medication for depression, so that does not make any sense to me)

I was wondering if any body else has had experiences with this drug.

[chinadog]

My friend is on Propranolol doomey from just before Xmas and she find them marvellous but they leave her feeling sick. She taked Bisodol if it gets too bad. She's also on Seroxat, the worst anti depressant there is. You could try taking the BB every morning?

[sheribee]

Hi doomey, i am in exactly the same position as you.
i take 30 mg a day of citalopram anti depressant and i take 20mg propranolol 3 times a day.
I used to have panic attacks, which caused me to become depressed.
took me months to slowly increase my propranolol coz i was so scared, but they are my saviour!!
i can feel when its time to take the next dose as i start getting anxious again.
How much do u take? I was only on 10mg 3x day and it didnt work, it might need increasing or taken more regular. U r the guide. I still get anxious but cope so much better on my tabs, anti depressants help with anxiety too, mine are great and have been on both for 14 months now xx you are not alone there are so many people like us, i hope this helps xx

[blackcat77]

I found that they take a while to get into your system, so give them a chance to work. If you're still feeling unhappy about them see your doctor as he may wish to alter the dose.

[doomey!]

I maxed out my dose to about 80 mg a day.. and I feel fine (in small moderations) I take 40mg in the morning.. 20 about lunch then another 20 later..
anything less i feel very anxious.

They do not completely stop the anxiety, but certainly helpl

[AceRimmer]

I have 40mg tablets, and i only take them when i feel the need.

In my opinion, it's best not to take them as prescribed. If you are feeling things are getting to you, take them then.

Drug companies are out to make money, the more we take the more they earn.

Some drugs do help, but don't rely on them.

[Ethel]

Always take your medicine exactly as prescribed by your GP - they do know what they are doing.
If you feel the dosage is not right for you, discuss it with them.

[AceRimmer]

I disagree Ethel, taking less than prescribed will never do you any harm.

Everyone deals with prescribed drugs differently. No doctor knows how a certain person will deal with that drug.

It's up to the individual to deal with the drug themselves, not you or the doctor.

[littlelamb]

I have been taking 40mg 3 times a day for over a year for palpatations bought on by panic attacks. I have no side effects what so ever. At first i felt very tired but that was all.
I wouldnt advise to reduce your dose as it will increase your heartrate and being able to feel your heart racing will probably bring on an attack. This happened to me until the doctor got the dose right

[hollie1586]

i also take this drug....when i 1st got them id take them in a morning but they didnt really have any effect so i started taking them at night and they started to have an effect

[doomey!]

thanks for the answers guys and girls :)
feel a wee bit more confident with it now.