Anxiety medication

[Mariadeart]

Hi I have started taking Propranolol for anxiety but problem is that I can't sleep at all but can't deny it helped in reducing anxiety can anyone share their experience....

[Hidden]

Yes, I am a huge fan of propanol- it works great!

Yes, I have noticed insomnia related to propanol as well, but nothing compared to other drugs. You will get used to it and sleep will get better.

[Mariadeart in reply to Hidden]

Am worried for my sleep how many days will it take to get sleep with it

[Hidden in reply to Mariadeart]

What amounts are you taking and at what times?

[Mariadeart in reply to Hidden]

10mg at night

[Hidden in reply to Mariadeart]

That’s a low dose. I wonder why they had you take at night? Is that when your anxiety is highest?

When I have to Present at work, I’ve taken up to 60mg. I never take it at night though

[Mariadeart in reply to Hidden]

I do feel hungry every 2 hours at extreme don't know have done test of diabetes too

[lynnwin]

Hi I’ve been taking 2x 10mg a day for 14 years I was given it for hyperthyroidism but when I stopped it my migraines came back so GP said stay on it .. I’ve recently upped my dose to 15mg twice a day it’s a nightmare trying to cut them but when I took 2x 20mg a day I was sleepy 😑 I’m doing a training course and have had a stressful separation from my husband so took extra to help with anxiety.. it hasn’t affected my sleep other than I don’t want to get up in the morning lol .. I also take 10mg Amitritlyne at night and I am on Levothyroxine as went hypothyroid a few years ago .. my GP said it’s still a low dose and that people take a much higher dose for anxiety but I don’t know how they keep awake ? It’s meant to give a instant fix for anxiety? I think I need more ? But can’t be sleepy with my phlebotomy training .. Give it time I think things will settle for you xxxxx

[Mariadeart in reply to lynnwin]

Do you feel skipped heartbeat with it?

[lynnwin in reply to Mariadeart]

Yes sometimes especially when laying down to sleep .. told my GP and he said it’s not a problem? I’ve had a 24 hour heart monitor too which was fine I think like anything it takes time for your body to get used to it .. I don’t know how people take high doses as I feel sleepy 🤤 with a higher dose xxxxx

[Mariadeart in reply to lynnwin]

What's your age now btw

[lynnwin in reply to Mariadeart]

I’m 59 year old ..

[Mariadeart in reply to lynnwin]

I am just 30 but don't know am really worried using it

[lynnwin in reply to Mariadeart]

Aww bless you .. I’ve taken it for 14 years I hate taking medication but this has helped I’m a nightmare I worry about taking new meds then worry once I’ve taken them 🤦‍♀️ Your mind can make you over think things 😔 you can only try it .. I wouldn’t take it at nighttime.. hope you get some improvement xxx

[Mariadeart in reply to lynnwin]

You don't take it at night just in morning?

[vbp123]

Hello, I do take propranolol but usually 20mg in the morning.Sometimes anxiety kicks in the evening or after stressful argument, event ect then I also take 20mg. Basically I use it as and when but it does not make me sleepy or interfere with my sleep. It helps me with my anxiety a lot, it takes the edge. I do not feel that I am loosing it and anxiety is taking over. On and off I have been taking it for 1-2 years at least.

Plus it helps with palpitations but I still get them

wish you all the best

[Mariadeart in reply to vbp123]

What's your age?

[vbp123 in reply to Mariadeart]

I am a female of 43!

[Mariadeart in reply to vbp123]

From how long you have been into anxiety?

[vbp123]

I think it all started slowly just by being always worried about 3 years ago....Now unfortunately I need to take propranolol to help with it as anxiety is everyday thing.

[Nobster]

I had the same issues. And then I switched to taking my tablet ( 10mg ) either in a morning which made me tired and meh during the day and now I take it at around 15:00-16:00 with food and I sleep like a baby and it’s been over 6 weeks and working fine.