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Edwardsamy1984
Edwardsamy1984

Hi all I have been prescribed propranolol to help with anxiety 2 x 10mg a day I am suffering with health anxiety and I am a bit concerned about how it effects your pulse rate supposed to be taking my second dose soon but bit nervous to do so

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  • jackie63305
    jackie63305 Edwardsamy1984

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    Hi hun I take it for anxiety to I was on a low dose an it scares me when my heart goes fast I'm on 80 sustained release now as wot u r on didn't help me I don't know if wot I'm sayin helps bt I couldn't do without my tablets now

  • Mark_Elvis
    Mark_Elvis Edwardsamy1984

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    Hi take propranolol 40mg three times a day for both anxiety and tackicardia,, I find the worry about taking it worse than actually taking it' it works fantastic for my anxiety and kicks in after just 5 minutes, if your still worried consult your local heath care provider and Shaw they can help ease your worries wink

  • jennifer16462
    jennifer16462 Edwardsamy1984

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    I was prescribed it for anxiety and palpitations.

    It took me 6 weeks before I took the step to start it due to health anxiety. 

    Then I wondered why I kicked up a fuss! It worked great. It feels a bit weird as it keeps your heart rate at the same steady pace, even when you exert yourself / do exercise. It really helped with both palpitations  and anxiety. 

    Try doing something straight after taking it to distract yourself from thinking about it too much

  • sue93238
    sue93238 Edwardsamy1984

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    I was on propranalol for donkeys years and it worked great no side effects nothing. Lately I’ve had a few bad episodes of heart rythm being all over place so doc tried me on different meds but I’m asking her today if I can go back on propranalol even if I have to have a higher dose. They’re the only ones where I felt I could function normally. Take the tablets and you will be surprised. Good luck
  • Debra1954
    Debra1954 Edwardsamy1984

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    Hi, I'm on Propranolol 40mg 3xday for atrial tachycardia and have been absolutely fine on them. The only noticeable side effect has been feeling very cold sometimes but then I've always been prone to that. Considering how I was before I went on these tablets...racing heart, skipped beats, feeling like I was going to pass out amongst other symptoms. .. I am more than happy to stay on them. I'm actually a bit afraid to come off them as everything is stable. I'm sure you'll be monitored so I would try not to worry about your pulse rate and allow the tablets to do their job. As another post says try and give yourself something to do..or think about to lessen the anxiety. I don't take them for that but I did have some anxiety over some personal probs and I have noticed I'm much more relaxed about things which is a bonus. Good luck.

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