Anxiety and Propranolol
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I've been prescribed some Propranolol by my doctor, it says to take 1 twice a day but I feel a littl weird taking one twice a day. Is it okay? I know my doctor told me to but It says not to take it if my heart rate is slow, I'm assuming that means if I've been lazing about and it is really slow, I'm just teribbly frightened that it will slow my heart rate down to a complete stop and I will die. I donlt really know when my heartbeatis slow or at normal speed It's probably me overreacting but I need some reassurance. If i take 2 of these a day, will I be okay? My doctor said to take them before I feel I'm going to have a panic attack but I was hoping I could get into a routine of taking them and I have panic attacks regularly and I am very forgetful and under pressure I will not think to take them before a panic attack. I just want to know that if I do take 2 a day, will I be alright? Also when should I take them, I was going to take one in the morning before school and one throughout the day
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kim90641 erin41253
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tom294 erin41253
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This makes lots of sense and it's crazy that we get anxious about taking anxiety tablets 😜 I will try again or ask my docs for a lower doseage
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I was put on Propanalol for the same but it made my BP too low ( symptoms were dizziness, and lack of energy, brain fog etc and nothing to do with being lazy) The drug is designed to lower blood pressure but you need to be monitored to get the doze right.Do not give up.If you feel these symptoms, go back to your Doctor who should be checking you anyway.Good luck with the panic attacks.As I got older mine subsided a lot.Hope this helps
margaret50180 erin41253
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Took a few weeks to get in system but sleeping ok most nights I get the odd night where I wake up a lot.
I am starting councilling this week so hope that helps.
Also I have purchased relaxation tapes.
They have helped with my anxiety.
Do not feel on your own thete is always someone on this site to talk to.
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I have not experienced these symptoms, but it could be possible everybody's body is different. They souls wear off within a couple of weeks.
I have suffered with cold hands and feet and also a fast heartbeat when the propranolol wears off, it's like you get addicted to them. I'm trying to come off them but finding it hard.
I hope you feel better soon.