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Propranolol and weight gain

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Kermodesmum
Kermodesmum

Hi

I have been taking this drug for over 6 months now. 40mg twice a day The cluster headaches that have plagued my life are now down to a bare minimum.....(not totally gone away) and manageable.

HOWEVER! I have gained about 1.5 stone in weight, particularly round my middle. This is highly unusual for me.

My GP states this is NOT a recognised side effect and I simply must be eating more due to feeling better! As my eating habits have not changed at all, I find this very hard to accept. If I am to take this drug for the rest of my days, At this rate I will be enormous!

PLEASE…can anyone help/confirm/reassure me that this is only a temporary side effect?

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Thank you

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    adam64809 Kermodesmum

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    So happy to have found this forum!

    I've been taking 40mg daily since May and have seen my weight rocket - i'm pretty active and eat well - so i couldnt work it out!

    I have just came off the tablets so keen to see how quickly i can shift it!

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