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Propranol, exercise and alchohol

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alison88042
alison88042

after suffering for nearly 2 years with heart palpitations, chest and back pain I've given in and have been given Propranol. My doctor was pretty vague about when I should take them and what I should avoid. I run a lot, can I continue? And I like the odd glass of wine. Can I drink while taking Propranol? 

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  • NatMarie
    NatMarie alison88042

    Posted

    Personally I haven't been able to do heavy exercise any more. My heart races too much on propranolol if you over exert yourself. I do aerobics 2-3 X per wk- but this is low impact. Still a good workout however. Not effected by alcohol. One good side effect- used to get terrible hangovers after only 1-2 drinks. The propranolol curbs that completely smile

    Last note- start slowly with this medication & come off it slowly too!

    • alison88042
      alison88042 NatMarie

      Posted

      Thanks for the advice. Not yet started them yet - not a big fan of taking medication full stop so building up to it! I've been given 40mg (one per day so far). Does this sound low? Having read other messages 10/20mg seems the norm. Did you have any side effects?? 
    • amy75782
      amy75782 alison88042

      Posted

      I'm on 80mg slow release. You can take up to 160mg my GP told me yesterday. The only side effects are a slower heart rate and cold hands and feet. Also feeling a bit tired after a while. I just don't like the weight gain, but they are good.
  • Shelly0069
    Shelly0069 alison88042

    Posted

    Hi Alison, I to r on Propanolol likewise I'm on because I suffer with really bad Migranes, which after 5 months had helped tremendousley. Yes I do still drink alcohol and doesn't affect me!. I don't know about running !!. Sorry but I do work 3 times. A week and on my feet for 8 hrs with half an hour lunch. I'm not running but it's a demanding job. It did take probably 3 months to get properly into my system but by god I ts helped me so much. Mean as you go on just carry on as normal your body will tell u if it's to much.which brand r u on?.xx
  • amy75782
    amy75782 alison88042

    Posted

    My GP told me to skip a dose if I was going to drink alcohol.
  • amy75782
    amy75782 alison88042

    Posted

    Has anybody gained weight I'm starting again. I have propranolol and half beta prograne? Which is best?
    • Kermodesmum
      Kermodesmum amy75782

      Posted

      I have been on Propranolol for 12 months, great for my migraines, but put 2 stone on!!!!!
  • claire18317
    claire18317 alison88042

    Posted

    Didnt agree with me. Alcohol with Proponalol. Ended up worsening my anxiety and made me have lots of bowl movements, felt like it corroded my stomach. still in pain now. But guess it depends on person to person.
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