Hi, I was prescribed propranolol by my doctor for slight jitteriness. I was also given a holster monitor (heart monitor) the results took forever. So doctor insisted I try propranolol. As someone that suffers anxiety I was hesitant and waited a week. Then decided to blindly give it a try. I was prescribed 60 mg ER once a day. After day 4 I started feeling shortness of breath so I called my doctor and he said to stop taking them. So I did...and now have experienced high blood pressure and no hunger. When I eat I actually feel shaky and l feel like my heart is racing but my heart rate is about 72. My blood pressure has gone down now ( 125/88)I still have palpitations and have noticed that now my heart rate is mid 60’s is this dangerous? I feel a overwhelming sensation most likely anxiety but can anyone provide feed back? That this will eventually go away? Or might all this be damaging my heart? Any advise would be appreciated
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Hi there, probably best to talk to your Dr! but it might help you to feel less worried to know that when I was on propanalol my heart rate dropped to very low 40's & when I was taken off it I had to wean off really slow as I had numerous withdrawal symptoms. But now they've changed my meds I'm ok - so light at the end of the tunnel hopefully for you too. good luck
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