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hi been takeing propranolol 10mg twice a day for a week but my heart still races doc didnt look worried but been haveing lightheadedness for a few days doc tested blood pressure sitting and standing was not concerned,got to have blood test tmoz had ecg came back ok worrying now i have something wrong with me as still getting anxious on tabs but morning is worse when i get up for the first hr after takeing meds and then i seem to feel ok and then boom dizzyness just hits me which sends me in a right panic had this feeling now for 2 weeks really scared
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jennifer16462 wendy94366
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It took me 2-4 weeks before I noticed an improvement in my anxiety and palpitations.
The way this medication works is that it helps the heart rate to beat at a steady consistent rate and stay like that, even when exercising. Because of this, it can cause light headedness which with some people doesn’t go away. Did your doctor not explain this? My doctor did and told me to slow down when getting out of bed or when standing.
2 x 10 a day is quite a low dose and if after a few more weeks, your symptoms do not improve, you may need a higher dose. I use to take 3 x 10 a day and this worked a treat.
Try not to worry or this may increase your symptoms. Give your medication time to work.
All the best
Jenny