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Hi. I have just been prescribed proranalol. 3x10mg a day for severe panic.
I took one and it made my hands cold and I felt shivery and a little light headed, with urning cheeks. Is this normal to start with? After a couple of hours I felt really good for a few hours but was afraid to take another one!
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alison49177 carol63992
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I was prescibed these tablets too, three a day 10 mg and it took me three days to pluck up the courage to take one. I seriously thought I was going to have a heart attack and die as I swallowed the first pil I was that anxious about taking it.I even went to my mums ( Im 37) to watch me with her hand ready to dial 999 if i collasped. I had within half an hour calmed down and felt hundred times better as you describe. I have had a few symptoms although not shivery or cold hands. I have had burning cheeks and a muzzy head though and I cant quiet get my dose right, however the releif I feel is without a doubt worth these symptoms. I had steadily got worse before I was prescribed these with sickness due to anxiety and I had to leave work and get a sick note.Im a secondary school teacher. I have been taking these now for about three weeks and I have more positive times by far than negative. I find that eating regulary really helps. I have in the last two days taken four a day at four hour intervals as I cant quiet get myself consitantly symptom free. Yes I said symptom free. I have had two whole days where I was perfect, like I used to be. Dont getme wrong though the other days have been near perfect too. My advice with these marvelous little pills is to give the 3 a day chance to get in your system but to do that you gotta take another. I was panicking at the start, the first, second ,third fouth, it was horrible but the relief was so woth while. Now i belive these tablet have given me back my sanity as I really was curling up and giving up literally. Take the pill, you will be so glad you did. The symptoms pass.I know, I lived through it. Ali x
p.s let me know how you go on. I also have never been in a forum thingy like this and I posted a very similar message to yours, two lovely people responded and helped me through the start of all this. Other people have since responded too. Keep messaging I found it sooooooo helpful.
carol63992 alison49177
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Thank you so much for replying. Already I feel slightly better knowing I'm not the only one panicking about taking a pill to STOP panicking!
I have just got up and taken my BP which is 66/99. This seems low (even though doc said I have slightly high bp and fast heart beat)
I know as soon as I have to start doing something like going to the shop or leaving house for any reason I will get into full blown pacnic. But I was wondering if the propranalol is safe to take while blood pressure and heart rate is down. Should I wait until its up? I'm afraid it will take it too low and I will pass out??
Thank you.
alison49177 carol63992
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carol63992 alison49177
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Thank you so very much for taking the time to explain all the things I had no idea about. Just reading your words calmed me down enough to try another (half!) a tablet. That was an hour ago and this time I didn't get so cold, or lightheaded like the first time. I realise that was probably just me stressing! already I am feeling less stressfull. My heart has stopped racing and I am feeling hungry.....which I don't at all when I am in panic mode!
This is a great site. If I hadn't come across it....and you....I would still be scared to take my tablets! Next time I will take the whole one!
Thank you so much. I think I have now passed the first hurdle towards feeling better.
What you said about panic arising just thinking about thinking what to get for tea rang true. I got in a state when I thought I'd go and sort out a cupboard (of all things!!). Also if I needed to make a 'phone call to a friend or family member I just panicked. It's unexplainable!!
Thank you once more for your kind and reassuring words. And I wish you all the very best.
Carol.
kaz50966 carol63992
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carol63992 kaz50966
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Panic and anxiety is an awful thing to suffer with.
I have now got into a routine of taking one as soon as I get up before I start feeling panicky (10mg) After half hour to an hour it seems to start working. I'm calmer but will then take another about 1pm when I feel panicky again. I'm supposed to be on 3 a day but working up to it. But Ive stopped feeling cold and muzzy with them now so thats good news.
Even on them there are still lots of things I can't do.....like getting on a bus or train. Going into a crowded shop. I still won't answer the phone but will do 1471 when I've psyched myself up to it!!' Maybe when I'm on 3 a day things will improve but I'm 80% better than I was 2 weeks ago!
I hope you feel calmer gradually too.
I got some 'calming music for panic' up on youtube and sit with my eyes closed breathing slowly for 20 mins listening to it once a day. This is very relaxing. Do try it. There are lots to choose from.
Best wishes. x
kaz50966 carol63992
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carol63992 kaz50966
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I'm pleased to hear the doc has given you something that seems to help. It's trial and error sometimes to get it right.
I had a blood pressure check today and it's still too high so may have to up my dose! but I think they are helping a bit now anyway at least.
Hopefully we will both start feeling human again without too much stress and panic in the future.
All the best. x
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