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Haven't been on for a while - really need help , regarding Meds/ depression / anxiety

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sarah57117
sarah57117

basically after lots of diff meds im now on Trazodone 300mg , fluepentixol 0.5 X4 per day, and as of last week propranalol 80mg X1 day to help with the physical effects of the anxiety.

My concern is , since the propranalol my mood has plumeted and ive still felt anxious but more in my mind than anything else . 

today i had to leave work as i felt the pits , it was just too much effort to even try and speak to people , so i just come home and slept , and have pretty much felt like it since ... i just feel i cant snap out of it . 

i have made an apt to see gp tomorrow . 

my question is - is it normal for the depression to worsen on propranalol or is it sheer coincedence ? 

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  • patricia44773
    patricia44773 sarah57117

    Posted

    Sorry, can't help at all with your question, Sarah, but wanted to say how sorry I am that you are still struggling.  I am sure your GP will have good advice for you.

    Take care,

    Pat

  • hypercat
    hypercat sarah57117

    Posted

    Well I do know that your symptoms can worsen temporarily on a new med until it gets properly into your system.  Maybe this is what's happening here?  x
  • Welsh_girl
    Welsh_girl sarah57117

    Posted

    Hi Sarah i was on 80mg of propranalol because of thyroid problem, and i couldn't get out of bed i felt so depressed! In fact when back to doc's said i felt really depressed, and he said "oh propranalol can do that!!!" If he'd looked at my notes he would of seen that i suffer with depression and am on an antidepressant! Anyway he advised i half them to 40mg and i feel much better! Hope this helps?
  • Mick48
    Mick48 sarah57117

    Posted

    Hallo Sarah I wrote before I think the best solution for depression I any case 

    is to see a good conseler not to be say sume body see you I don't care is good for me must be good for you 

    I'm on medication for depression I'm diabetic, hi blood pressure, hi colesterol stend put in ulcer on the lags ,problem with stomach,low iron in the blood and more I sow conseler for 4 session and healp me a lot.

  • sarah57117
    sarah57117

    Posted

    Thank you. Yes I suffer with depression and anxiety.. already on anti anxiety meds / anti depressants. So the gp is aware . I also seem to feel exhausted... yet can't sleep. Hopefully he has a solution x
    • carole28488
      carole28488 sarah57117

      Posted

      Sarah, so sorry you are suffering too..My depression and anxiety has reared its ugly head again, and it began about two weeks ago.  It is Fall in the USA, and I suffer from SAD...the seasonal disorder...I don't know what your weather is in the UK, but you might check on that.  I just ordered a light therepy from Ebay..will let you all know if it helps..Going without sunshine is horrible for me, even for a few days.   Hope you feel better soon, sweetie...HUGS.  xxx
    • sarah57117
      sarah57117 carole28488

      Posted

      Thank you for your reply ... ive been suffering constantly since about Nov / Dec last yr.. just seems since the Beta blockers its got much worse ,.. the weather here has been lovely so dont think its that , only downer is the dark evenings which i do struggle with a little ( always have since young ) - hope the light works , keep in touch x 
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