Propranolol

[Lcoops]

Has anyone took or is taking this medication I been given 40mg to take up to 3x day was very anxious to take panic set in so I took one anyway within half n hour I went really lightheaded felt like a was floating felt sleepy just wondering if this was normal until the medication gets into system or if it a bad side effect x

[Janieliza]

There's a few side effects of propanolol. One can make you sleepy yes. 40mg is half way dose wise as they range from 10mg to 80mg(I'm in the UK so can't speak for other countries). Their job is to treat anxiety plus panic attacks(plus other things like angina, high bp, thyroid problems and many more). It can cause things like visual disturbances and I used to have nightmares. But yes in answer to your question they can make you sleepy, I would speak to the doctor about being light headed....that may disappear once in your system. They do work for alot of ppl once the dose is right. A friend of mine started on 10mg x2...3 times a day for anxiety and that was increased to 40mg then 80mg, she's not had a panic attack now for 3 years. Just please make sure once you start taking them...you don't run out. Order or see the doctor a week prior to running out then you know you've got them in. It's not a pleasant experience if you find you don't have any...the anxiety is off the scale!. Sending my best wishes. Janie

[Lcoops in reply to Janieliza]

Thanks am very cautious as to whether to take them or not I want to to see if they help as want to be able to feel normal again but new tablets freak me out in case summit goes wrong (prob my anxiety got me thinking like this ) x

[Janieliza in reply to Lcoops]

Yes it's the anxiety...taking new tablets is a fearful thing. The saying 'You won't know until you try it' comes into mind. They will, I hope, help you feel better, what's normal anyway? Lol. My life with anxiety was my new normal for over 20 years. I would honestly tell you if I thought they would harm you...i can't be 100% as I don't know you're history but the doc does. Please try and take some deep breaths after taking one and sip water. Write down how you feel as I found that helps and you may see a difference in a few days ie..lightheaded today but Friday...gone. hope you feel better soon! J

[Ajrea2]

I actually take propranolol at night for high blood pressure. My doc also said it would help with my anxiety and headaches. I have never taken it by itself because I have another med I take at night so I'm not sure how it works alone, but paired with my other med it works wonders.

[Nridley25]

I take 160mg of propranolol for anxiety and I genuinely think they do help in a way, just to take the edge off... get well soon x

[Mpa5524]

I'm on 60mg a day extended release and felt that way in the beginning. Been two months now and so far so good.

[Lcoops]

Got docs on Friday to ask about how I felt and wether I could maybe have a lower dose x I let yas know xx

[Mpa5524 in reply to Lcoops]

I started on 80mg felt it was to much for me so she brought me down to the 60mg,, feel better soon

[Lcoops]

Did anyone feel short of breath when first starting them for the first hour x Hubby having a drink tonight was gonna have a couple but frightened cos am taking these lol x freaking out at the min