Posted , 3 users are following.
I've been taking Propranolol 80mg for about 10 months.
I'm taking it for High Blood Pressure but it was swapped in because I was also suffering rolling adrenalin/anxiety attacks after (succesful [probably]) chemotherapy.
The doctor took out Bendroflumethiazide but kept on the Losartan 50mg.
The Propranolol may be affecting my sleep, although it had gone awry after the treatment anyway. I take 10mg Amitriptyline at night.
Last week I began, under medical supervision, reducing the Propranolol, one day on, one day off. I've been keeping a note of bp and heart rate, as instructed. The bp isn't bad bad, average 155/82, so the GP has asked me to do 2 off and one on. Today is the first second day, if you follow me. The bp is holding fine but I'm concerned that my heart rate, normally 66 ish, on the no-propranolol days is higher - 100 yesterday, 101 today, although it was lower in the morning.
I saw the GP just yesterday, and I do trust her - but I just wondered if anyone else had experience of increased heart rate while coming off Propranolo 80mg, and did it eventually even out?
BTW, although the rate seems so high, I have no sensation of rushing heartbeat or breathlessness.
Thank you.
0 likes, 5 replies
lindy12206 Ailidh
Posted
I manage really well on Inderal. I know when I have forgotten my inderal as my heart races and pounds and I start with PVC. I have been offered newer drugs or Inderal time spansule and refused to switch. Its hard to break old habits at 71. I found it a very effective and safe drug if used as prescribed. I also think as I have gotten older, my BP is starting to rise a bit. I believe the inderal managed my PB too. It really has helped me.
kjon7673 Ailidh
Posted
Ailidh kjon7673
Posted
kjon7673 Ailidh
Posted
Ailidh kjon7673
Posted
I also thought the Propranolol would be very short term too, no more than the first month's supply. I know it's only been 10 months but it's felt odd, like dragging out all the chemo meds etc from 15 months ago. The big one's going to be coming off the amitriptyline - I'm still not ready to believe I can sleep unaided!
Good luck with your journey!!
Join this discussion or start a new one?
New discussion Reply