propanolol

I have been put on propanolol for AF, my legs have seem to have got worse with the jitters and I have very high anxiety. Has anyone reacted to prop like this? Can it cause anxiety and increased leg symptoms?

[SueJohnson]

It is a beta blocker and beta blockers make RLS worse for most people. Although propranolol is usually OK. Some medicines that are safe for high blood pressure are Isosorbide Mononitrate (Monoket, Imdur) which is not a beta blocker nor calcium channel blocker. And then there are the ace inhibitors such as Zestril (Lisinopril, Qbrelis, Prinivil) and Perindopril (Coversyl). Other possibilities are: Clonidine (Catapres) an Alpha-2-Agonist used to treat high blood pressure which may help RLS and which also treats insomnia, tenex (Guanfacine, Intuniv), prazosin (Minipress) an alpha-adrenergic blocker that is also useful in managing sleep-related problems caused by PTSD and Tadalafil a vasodilator that in one study completely eliminated RLS. Clonidine can actually help RLS. Discuss these with your doctor especially with your AF.

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I was put on propanolol for my AF not blood pressure. Might have to go back to Digoxin which they started me on, not as safe, but it didn't make my legs unbearable or cause anxiety.

[Carlettejaque]

I was predcribed this for Erythromelalgia and it made in worse. It upset my stomach and caused dizziness. It dilates blood vessels and is also used to lower blood pressure.

[Bailey13]

I’ve recently been put on propanolol too and ive had upset tummy and my anxiety has been worse. Ive not took todays im going to see how i go without it

[Jelbea]

A couple of years ago I was put on a low dose of propranolol and after four days had to go to A & E. I was in a bad way - panic, dreadful anxiety, could not stay still with arms and legs moving. I was taken off the propranolol and advised not to take beta blockers again. The following day my hair started to fall out. I lost about a third and it took a year to grow back. Propranolol is given to help anxiety symptoms but from what I can see many people get even more anxiety when given this drug.

[Sleeplessmom]

I never knew it could make it worse. I was started on it for my constant heart palpitations. It has helped that. And for the last week. I’ve had zero rls. I never put it together. I wonder if it’s actually helping mine. 🤷🏽‍♀️