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Propranolol can also help to protect the heart following a heart attack. Propranolol is also prescribed to help ease the physical symptoms of anxiety, such as a fast heartbeat and trembling. Similar symptoms to these are also experienced by people with an overactive thyroid gland. Propranolol quickly relieves these types of symptoms.
Propranolol helps with panic symptoms rather than depression, it will help you feel a little more relaxed but unfortunately doesn't stop the anguish or feelings of worry. For me it just helps keep me composed for work and social situations, I still feel depressed but at least the anxiety is kept at bay and I can still lead a normal life.
Posted 8 years ago. The theory behind beta blockers like propranolol is that they can help you achieve a bit of relief from anxiety by lowering the blood pressure; working to inhibit the fight or flight response - it's shown to work against some of the stress hormones and neurotransmitters. You can read all about it on Wikipedia.
Re: How long does propranolol take to work. They worked within 20 minutes for me and lasted 4-5 hours each time. They calmed my pulse and helped me to be more rational and less jittery and scared all the time. 13-01-11, 09:21 #9. Del1970.
I've been prescribed Propranolol (a beta blocker) 10mg, 3 times a day. I get a number of physical symptoms of anxiety including: rapid breathing, elevated heart rate, flushing, sweating, fidgeting, shaking. So having a beta blocker made sense. I guess I'm just wanting some advice as I'm currently just staring at the packaging.
Posted 7 years ago. 10 mg is a pretty small dose but I would still taper down. Cut them in half and see if you have any withdrawal symptoms (sweating, shaking, irregular heartbeat etc...) I stopped taking 10 mg. cold turkey and didn't have any issues but someone else might.
Buspirone for anxiety. Most people are prescribed buspirone tablets for short periods of time only. Taking buspirone may make you feel sleepy. It may also increase the time it takes for you to react, so it can impair your judgement. If this happens, do not drive and do not use tools or machines. Do not drink any alcohol or large amounts of ...
Hi, I began taking Propranolol about 5 weeks ago for chronic migraines. At first, 40 mg twice-daily, but it didn't stop the migraines, although did make them slightly better. The GP has now increased the dose to 80 mg. I developed insomnia the first day of the increased dose and barely slept for 5 nights. Today I felt dreadful.
While she is checking my thyroid because in the past I had graves disease, she suggested I start taking a low dose of propranolol which is a beta blocker, I did take this when my graves disease was bad. We are trying a low dose. she also said its used for people who have social anxiety disorder, racing heart, racing thoughts.
Oxazepam for anxiety. Oxazepam has a calming effect. You will be prescribed it for anxiety for a short period of time only - from a few days to a maximum of four weeks. Oxazepam is likely to affect your reactions and ability to drive. These effects could last into the following day. It is an offence to drive while your reactions are impaired.