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Meds-propanolol

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sarahlou85
sarahlou85

Hi

Anyone that has been on propanolol how long were u on it? When u came off it did u have to reduce the quantity before stopping?

Thanks

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  • joanne71205
    joanne71205 sarahlou85

    Posted

    Hi Sarah, I was on it for about 8 weeks and reduced the dose gradually over several weeks before stopping taking it.
  • louise_emilie
    louise_emilie sarahlou85

    Posted

    I'm on it now but only as and when I feel I need it. How are you finding it?
    • joanne71205
      joanne71205 louise_emilie

      Posted

      Hi Louise, I found it helped my physical anxiety symptoms but didn't ease the anxiety itself. I also found it made me quite lethargic x
  • amanda1827h
    amanda1827h sarahlou85

    Posted

    Hi sarahlou,I have been on propranalol for many years. I am on 80 mg x a day.I wouldn't come off it too soon. Some times I give it a break then when I know I am going to have a stressful time,I go back on it. I have had wretched anxiety since my childhood. Caused by both my late parents being alcoholic's! I was sent away to an all girls boarding school.At the age of 9! I then had to care for my late dad! Now I am a carer for my disabled husband! He has osteoarthritis of the spine, hips and knee's, is also deaf and severely sighted. So not easy. I have regular reflexology and am going to have jacuzzis! As I suffer from tension.sorry to rant.regards Amanda
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