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Why betablockers?

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Welsh_girl
Welsh_girl

I have recently been diagnosed with overactive thyroid, however as i was borderline they are going to do my bloods again at end of the month! I am also b12 deficent and been vegaterian for over 30 years! I am 52 and on menopause also!

 Because i was already taking 40gm of propranolol ( betablocker) doctor suggested i increase daily dose to 80gm a day! I know betablockers slow everything down, but why are they necessary for thyroid problems! 

 I am always so tired, hot and sweaty, dizzy, dry mouth and depressed! I know my symptoms could be caused by any of my symtoms but i wish i knew what i could do to lesson symptoms!

 I'd appreciate any advice!  

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  • jean34329
    jean34329 Welsh_girl

    Posted

    Dear Welshgirl

    Why were you already taking beta blockers?

    I take one for Long qt.

    Jean

     

  • Guest
    Guest Welsh_girl

    Posted

    Hi, 

    I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and my GP prescribed propranolol to lower my heart rate. I remember my heart was beating very fast even while resting (around and in excess of 100 beats/minute) and it was difficult to get any sleep. Also my hands were very shaky.

    Propranolol helped me during the first two weeks. After the thyroid lowering meds kicked in I felt better and stopped taking the propranolol.

      

     

    • Welsh_girl
      Welsh_girl Guest

      Posted

      Hi thanks for your reply!

      Can you remember how much propranolol you took each day?

    • Guest
      Guest Welsh_girl

      Posted

      I had to take 40mg 3 times a day, so my daily dose was 120mg. But my GP mentioned 'as required'. In practice, I would measure my heart rate (occasionally) and reduce the dose if required.  
    • jean34329
      jean34329 Guest

      Posted

      I do not know about your individual case but I take cardicor 1.25 mgms each day for Long q syndrome. My dr told me to measure my heart rate and if it was below 60 not to take the beta blocker. However you need to check what to do with your own doctor.

      How do you know when and when not to take propranolol unless you check your heart rate reguarly?]

      Jean

    • Guest
      Guest jean34329

      Posted

      If could feel my heart pounding, unable to calm down, the heart rate would be close to 120 bpm. Then I would take propranolol. While being hyper my heart rate hardly got below 90 anyway. The medication was more a means of keeping the heart from racing non-stop. 
  • Welsh_girl
    Welsh_girl

    Posted

    Hi thanks for your reply!

    Can you remember how much propranalol you took per day!

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