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Propranolol new prescription

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Tezes
Tezes

Hi Guys

this is my first day on propranolol 80 mgs modified release. My GP advised I take it in the mornings so started today as I don't have to drive at the weekends. I have low blood pressure usually around 90/70 so she said take it when you have someone with you in case you collapse ( reassuring LOL)

anyone nee else given similar advice? Or had any issues with this drug ?

many thanks

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  • mrsmop
    mrsmop Tezes

    Posted

    Hi Tezes, why are you taking it?

    I found this thread on this site, don't know whether it is of any help to you.

    https://patient.info/forums/discuss/propranolol-and-migraine-38571

    • Tezes
      Tezes mrsmop

      Posted

      My neuro prescribed it alongside clonazepam for dystonia with dystonic tremor and myoclonus. ( diagnosed couple of months ago) but I started taking the clonazepam but was worried about the propranolol because of the blood pressure.

      I discussed this with her at my last consultation 3 weeks ago and mentioned my migraine situation as I have had migraine (1-2 episodes each lasting 3-4 days a month for about 25 years and never tried a preventative.) Just taking almotriptan for the attacks but for eg last month I had 13 days of headache and migraine and along with ordinary painkillers took 6 triptans in all. 

      My neuro says she doesn't like people taking triptans and that most people don't even get headaches ! Guess It's just become normal for me but they are do debilitating.

      Anyway she said the propranolol should also help prevent/ reduce migraine.

      She's aware I have low blood pressure but told me that she has a lot of patients that have low BP but take it to prevent migraine without problems. 

      So fingers crossed, took first tab this morning so far so good 

      I wonder though what is the difference, if any between half inderal and MR propranolol ? Has anybody had to swop over because the inderal was discontinued in March this year !

      Thank you for the link, very reassuring

    • jenny60469
      jenny60469 Tezes

      Posted

      I have been taking Trihexiphenidyl for my Dystonia tremors. I have cervical dystonia.I take 1/2 to 1  2mg tablet a day. I find it helps a great deal. It is not perfect and I get a few side effects but the benefits outweigh them.

      Good luck.

    • Tezes
      Tezes jenny60469

      Posted

      Hi Jenny 

      Thanks for your message, frustrating thing is my neuro didn't specify what type of dystonia I have just that it's a rare type. 😳

    • jenny60469
      jenny60469 Tezes

      Posted

      Have you been on the Dystonis Society Forum ?

    • Tezes
      Tezes jenny60469

      Posted

      I have and I'm going to their roadshow next wed in Maidstone. 

      I see there are so many different types of dystonia. I can see the types I haven't got for eg CD but I'm stuck to identify it. 

      The tremor affects all my body, limbs and lower jaw and tongue. The myoclonus affects my upper right arm and lower left leg and foot. The neuro said in her first report that the signs of dystonia incl dinner fork presentation in hands and slight torticollis to he right. 

      I really don't know I will have to ask her at my next app but I've just seen her so next app is in 6 mths, I am waiting for her report from my app with her in Aug so maybe that might be clearer 😳

  • jenny60469
    jenny60469 Tezes

    Posted

    I am not a doctor but I have been on Propranalol for a long time and it doesn't sound like the right drug for you if you have low blood pressure and you may collapse ! I have high blood pressure (controlled by drugs )  and have no problems with driving. I take one tablet with my breakfast and another one around lunchtime.

     

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