Experience of Propranolol
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I've finally accepted what anxiety is doing to me and I'm not in any danger, I'm not saying I don't have bad days but on the whole I'm good. I have been taking Beta blockers for over a month now and they have sorted the majority of physical symptoms out a treat, no more chest pain which was the main thing for me. I was wonder how people on Propranolol have reacted to the medication. I have noticed my fitness has been struggling a little, I'm a fit active person but I seem to tire a lot sooner than I used to. I'm not out of breath, the fitness level is still there but my endurance is not. Anybody have a similar experience?
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Sarah812 michael1981
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michael1981 Sarah812
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jenifer59179 michael1981
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laura80515 michael1981
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michael1981 laura80515
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My chest pain was on my left side most of the time, my shoulders would hurt and between my shoulder blades, I always had a pain in my arm and would not go a day withoit heart flutters and Palpitaions (still have Palpitaions) I'm 33 and kept thinking to myself "this can't be right"
The doctor put me on 80mg of Propranolol slow realease which got rid of the chest pain right away, I'm not symptom free yet but I feel I'm slowly getting my life back.
I originally got put on some other Beta Blockers that I can't remember the name of (began with B) but they didn't seem to work and I had my worse Panic attack to date while on them so the doctor switched me over to Propranolol which have been a god send.
Maybe ask your doctor about the different types of beta blocks available, Things will get better, you're symptoms sound exactly like mine were.
michael1981
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laura80515 michael1981
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michael1981 laura80515
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Have you tried exercising? That really helped me, I felt great after a long bike ride or walk, I know it's worrying to try that as you think it's your heart but it's worth a try.
amy38525 michael1981
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I'm on the slow-release propranolol too. I found that especially when I started taking the meds I felt really slow playing basketball - like I'm not out of breath, but everything just feels weighted down - strange!
michael1981 amy38525
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Capodingos michael1981
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I found them to be good for reducing the heart palpitations, panic and tension, but after taking for a week or two made me more depressed and tired and just felt like lying down infront of TV.
I now take half a tablet 20mg, only on days when needed (up to 3 times a day) and my energy seems much better.