pain-dance Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 I used to suffer horrendous and persistent anxiety episodes, and the Valium-type drugs were no good, as they should only be used in the short-term (depending on how resposible your doctor is). My GP put me on a drug called Propranalol (a beta-blocker), working me up to 120 mgs per day. After a couple of weeks, my mind and body were very relaxed, and I was able to think straight.COLIN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lily-Bee Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 Really glad to hear you found something that works for you!Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miko Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 I need to take it for my migraines & tremor, I keep forgetting.As I have been experiencing long term very major anxiety I think more focus needs to be placed on its role for that as well from now on.Thanks Colin so much for the reminder!Shall reopen dosage discussion, I seem to need very low amount of some pills, but perhaps I need more of this one, if I feel an effect it reminds me to keep taking it :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazer34 Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 I was prescribed beta bockers and they worked wonders for my anxiety,down side was they started to constrict my wind pipe and I seen another doctor who took me off them straight away saying I was allergic to them as I could have stopped breathing as you cant take them if you have asthma,my other doctor who prescribed me them "forgot" I had asthma !! :angry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wisdom Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 Great medication. I've taken it for almost a year. I highly recommend it for anyone with anxiety and panic. Wisdom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxminx Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 I've been on Propranalol, on and off, for the past umm . . . 24 years anything between 80 and 160mg/day. Every few years I try now and then to come of it but the panic attacks and anxiety problems just take over my life. Even with the beta-blockers, I get anxiety attacks. But I'm a severe case. That said, it is a fantastic drug. Air Traffic controllers and other people in high stress vocations couldn't do their jobs without it! The side effects are unfortunate - lack of physical stamina and breathlessness, but it's worth it. Ali. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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