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PROPRANOLOL !! HELP!!

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james1066
james1066

I started taking propranolol last last and it made a huge difference in my aniexty feel like a new person today.. but the only thing is after taking it i feel like i couldnt breath like my airflow was being restricted can some one help...... ??????

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  • sabrina13182
    sabrina13182 james1066

    Posted

    Hi there James

    I recently started taking propanalol and experienced the same symptoms. Breathlessness etc. It is one of the side effects which my doctor says will go away!! Not sure if it does though. I find the propanalol causes headaches too. Although it helps with the anxiety I'm going to ask to try another beta blocker as I'm not sure after 2 months if it suits me. But here's hoping my anxiety goes as fast as it came. I live in hope.

    • james1066
      james1066 sabrina13182

      Posted

      It was like some body had me by the throat not a nice feeling but i feel very good today after bad anxiety for 4 days.. if i feel normal the side effects are better then feeling like giving up
  • kerry84695
    kerry84695 james1066

    Posted

    I took propanolol and stopped it after a few days, the side effects for me were horrible. One night my legs became so weak I thought I was having a stroke. I went to see my gp that day. I now take citalapram and for me the side effects were no near as bad as the propanolol
    • james1066
      james1066 kerry84695

      Posted

      I took the tablet and went to bed couldnt sleep for at least 4 hours after then my breathing came back to normal
  • Michellestar87
    Michellestar87 james1066

    Posted

    Hello I started propanol slow release last week and they have done wonders for my anxiety too,although I haven't had the breathlessness I did read up on all the side effects and you really should tell your doctor as it is a side effect but just go make sure for your Peace of mind it's normal.hope this helps Michelle x
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