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Propranolol - Beta Blocker

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lewis62171
lewis62171

Hi Everyone,

I was just wondering if anyone has used propranolol Beta Blockers?

I've just been prescribed them for my increased anxiety following being back on sertraline.

Thanks

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  • debra34304
    debra34304 lewis62171

    Posted

    Hi Lewis yes I’m on propranolol I’ve been on them for a few years now. 
    • debra34304
      debra34304 lewis62171

      Posted

      Well they do help with anxiety. But I was on paroxatine then for 17yrs . But since I’ve swapped to sertraline I don’t which is doing wot? I’m just hoping these sertraline start working for me as I’ve been on 100mgs now for the past 6wks. Do u know how long they take to kick in please 🌹

    • lewis62171
      lewis62171 debra34304

      Posted

      Everyone has said propranolol has worked for them so I might give them a try.

      I've just got back from my Gp who said sertraline might take 6 weeks to kick in so maybe if you're not feeling good next week book an appointment to see if you can maybe change SSRIs.

      Every tablet works different for everyone, sertraline 50mg worked fine for me for 4 years (in that time I moved out of my parents house on my own, got engaged and changed job with no worries)

      Unfortunately I came off them without speaking to my Gp because I thought I was fine but 6 months later I'm struggling again!

      So yeah maybe try one more week then ask your Gp to change to something else to see if that works for you!

      Hope you feel better soon

      Lewis

  • Phil1980
    Phil1980 lewis62171

    Posted

    Hi Lewis 

    Before I started in Sertraline I tried Propranolol as my anxiety was causing me stomach cramps and everything else ....I couldn’t even eat and I lost a stone in 3 weeks until I took these - I still take it now some days as it’s kerbs the symptoms of anxiety to a degree. It’s doesn’t make you feel better as in less anxious or sort the wondering mind but it will stop most physical symptoms. 

    I get migraines as well and they can be good for preventing them. 

    • lewis62171
      lewis62171 Phil1980

      Posted

      Yeah I've heard they just relax you which hopefully might help with the anxiety. Still not sure whether to try them.

    • Phil1980
      Phil1980 lewis62171

      Posted

      They are not addictive or anything so no harm trying ? I was asking 40mg sometimes 30mg 

      Like a previous post, with Sertraline sometimes it’s hard to work out whats what 

  • weenett
    weenett lewis62171

    Posted

     i have 40mg of them 3 times a day there good for stopping your heart racing sweating etc i quite like them i dont remember any side effects tbh 
  • Pauljdme
    Pauljdme lewis62171

    Posted

    Hi, I used these for a couple of months five years ago. If you are having high adrenaline rushes due to panicky anxiety then this stops the adrenalin in its track. It certainly helped me to get through a hell of a few months...

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