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wendy94366
wendy94366

hi all just need some advice i'm 55 and suffering anxiety really bad i've been on propranolol for over 12 months was on 40mg daily now only taking 20mg daily as i wanted to come off it anxiety levelled out at 40mg but anxiety has come back with a vengence since cutting down doctor wants to start me on prozac 20mg but i'm a bit scared as it states taking prozac with propranolol causes irregular heart rate and dizziness i suffer lightheadedness anyway due to anxiety but worried about the heart any advice on this please

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  • maria07990
    maria07990 wendy94366

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    I am on fluoxetine 20mg the past 5 weeks and I have side effects that has heightened my anxiety and panic attacks as the medication can make you worse before better but at these times you will be so thankful for propranolol as it calls me down within half an hour whilst I use deep breathing techniques. I don't think anxiety will fully go away I truly believe its a lot to do with a chemical imbalance and medication is needed especially if it goes on for a long period of time. Propranolol simply slows your heart down whilst suffering anxiety or panic and you could prefer a minor lighthead over constant heart palpatations. This is how I view it, best of luck xx

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