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I have suffered from intense, chronic panic attacks and general anxiety since I was a child, and doctors have tried a wide range of medicines w/out very much success. This drug has drastically reduced the frequency and severity of my panic attacks, as well as my overall anxiety. It's not a miracle drug, as I do still have troubles, but it has made them easily manageable! I do have odd dreams, but ...

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i am nervous of taking beta blockers as i thought they were for heart problems.

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camife | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
2/26/2024
Condition: Essential Tremor
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been on Propranolol for quite some time. It was quite the adjustment at first and I did have some issues, but now everything is fine. There’s been a day where I missed a dose and my hands still aren’t shaky which is nice. My blood pressure is very low which I do have to worry about, but aside from that everything is seemingly okay. This medicine does not help my migraines though.

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An | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
2/2/2024
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 4.3
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I was hospitalized for a few days for severe anxiety and panic attacks after titrating down Xanax. Since I had been in Xanax for several decades for panic disorder, it was presumed I tritiated too quickly. I was already on very low dose Zebeta for mild tachycardia, so due to anxiety, I was switched from Zebeta to 10 mg. Propranolol twice daily and switched from Xanax to Klonopin 1 mg. twice daily. I feel much less anxious and haven't had the massive, uncontrollable, frequent panic attacks. The Propranolol has also helped with frequency of migraines and severity even at the low dose.Read More Read Less

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FTBcoach | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
1/25/2024
Condition: Mitral Valve Prolapse Syndrome
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been taking 160 mg of Inderal/Propranolol once a day for nearly 40 years. When I started taking Propranolol, I noticed that it stopped the migraines, which is extraordinary.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/4/2023
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 5.0
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Amazing dealing with anxiety non addictive med that works Diet exercise meditating support my overall well being

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Quinn | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/14/2023
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 1.7
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It did prevent my heart racing and my sweating and shaking during panics, however I still had those panics and then felt extra dissociated from my body, which is part of my issues in the first place. I found myself getting tired very easily when on walks, my muscles ached so quickly, and I'm generally quite healthy, very active lifestyle, but these pills took that from me. These pills also played havoc on my bowels, I had severe stomach aches, green liquid poop for 3 days after 1 pill, and increased difficulty holding that poop- it would make it so all of a sudden I would NEED the bathroom lest I mess my pants- this made me afraid to leave the house as I could not be far from a toilet or I'd be in a terrible panic. Overall, these pills can probably help you but they have some very specific side effects that can affect very specific anxieties or other issues. This medication may be for you, but not if you're anxious, dissociative, have eating issues, or any bowel problems. My doctor later agreed that the medication was definitely wrong for me, and is moving me onto some harder antidepressants, wish me luckRead More Read Less

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HB | 19-24 | Nonbinary | Patient
6/13/2023
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 5.0
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When I first started taking it, it would make me dizzy, but after a bit the dizziness went away (under a week for me). It has helped with my anxiety, and has also helped my heart and chest pain too. I’ve had much less migraines after starting this, and I’ve been able to work and sleep so much better.

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Kim | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/6/2023
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 3.0
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I've tried this before and asked for something else but nowadays doctors don't listen, so here I am less anxious, but only because I'm too exhausted to feel anything. My body is exhausted like when I've had flu, my mind is comatose. So this medication is rubbish My younger feels too big for my mouth.

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Katie as | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/27/2023
Condition: Abnormal Heart Rhythm
Overall rating 4.0
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I take Propranolol 5mg 2x a day as needed so I split a 10mg in half for the day I have tachycardia and Inappropriate sinus tachycardia . At first this drug made me extremely tired but after about a week it stopped, my best advice is go low and slow on the doses especially if you have low BP like myself. Other medications have caused unconsciousness for me and severe bradycardia… Propronolol is a great drug for myself. It also subsides my physical anxious symptoms which is great!

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LeisureSuitLarr | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
2/21/2023
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 1.0
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These pills make things worse not better.. Without them I can sleep and don't get intrusive unwanted thoughts with them I can't sleep, get numb headed and get intrusive thoughts.. Pharmaceutical companies love the profit not the cure..

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LB | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
1/28/2023
Condition: Essential Tremor
Overall rating 3.7
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I have been on this med for over 10yrs and now my doctor is telling me I have low blood pressure so he has taken me off Propranolol completely. I am experiencing extreme withdrawal symptoms and would never wish this problem on anyone.

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TedTalk | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/14/2023
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 1.0
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I am 28 years of age and I have never suffered from panic or anxiety until after a car accident I was involved in. When I went to my PCP about my panic attacks that was occurring he suggested this awful thing. This stuff is suppose to treat high blood pressure and I have never had history nor issue with high blood pressure. But he assured it would help with the panic attacks. I took this stuff for two weeks and I made me feel like a fish in a bowl. I had felt like a zombie. I had intense coldness in my feet and hands. It made me lose my appetite and also cause my breathing to be very shallow. I am not sure how I was able to make it taking that long. Long story short, I stopped taking it after the two weeks because I suspected that the beta blockers were giving me severe side effects. After not taking them for a week I started having nightmares and the tingling in my hands and feet lingered. This also threw me into a depression and I started having more panic attacks and severe negative thoughts. I sought further help to see a psychiatrist and the first thing she told me is that “ He should’ve never prescribed this medication to me due to my overall chart considering I’m very healthy. I now take Vistaril and it has definitely changed my life and on the road to dealing and conquering my anxiety. Hope this helps. Read More Read Less

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Mm | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/8/2023
Condition: Migraine Prevention
Overall rating 4.3
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I had migraines almost daily and tried many different prescriptions, this has been the only one that has worked. I had trouble sleeping the first few days I started on it but that was the only side effect I had. I now get maybe 5 migraines a month at most so this has greatly improved my life.

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Kyle | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/2/2023
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 2.3
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Stopped physical signs of anxiety such as tremors but came at a price for me noticed after about a week a rash on arms and legs, also bumps on forehead. stopped taking about a week ago and rash is still getting worse. Will not use this medication again as rash is now giving me more anxiety than I had before

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/20/2022
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 1.7
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It made me feel faint, and that feeling of feeling faint triggers my panic attacks, I felt like I couldn’t breathe if I walked too far, and I’m a very active person. So this was not the right medication for me as I was put on an unnecessarily high dose, I had to stop taking it as I couldn’t do my job.

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Bethhh | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/3/2022
Condition: Migraine Prevention
Overall rating 5.0
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This medication has changed my life. I would usually have a migraine virtually everyday, or at least every other day. I've been taking it for 33 days and since them, I've had 1 mild migraine. Really happy!

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Kaykay85 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
5/12/2022
Condition: Migraine Prevention
Overall rating 2.3
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I. 36 years old mu of 5 ,Been talking these for around 8 months stating off on 40 mg twice a day for migraines , my doctors increased it to 80 mg twice a day been going gym 4 times a week but I’m gaining weight rather than loosing weight and al of a souden Iv actually developed a decent pair of boobs Iv always wanted ??????? Without the rest of boyfat tho two bra sizes up in 8 months ????cheep boob job , but what do I do about the rest of my body fat if gym not helping gunner stop these med n have stretch marks now ??????didn’t even get them in pregnancy ?? Read More Read Less

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Bucs11101 | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/11/2022
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 5.0
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Absolutely life changing drug. Suffered from terrible performance and social anxiety for many years. Timing an dosage make a huge difference, so I sugget trying differnent strategies if its not working for you. I take 20mg in the morning. For the first hour I feel a little weird (tired, brain fog), but after that hour, that 20mg lasts me the entire day. I give briefs to large audiences all day now, with no issues. Before, it was terrible. Blushing, high heartrate, clammy hands, cant talk or thing...etc. With 20mg in the morning, its been fantasitic. I have had to take another 10mg later in the day sometimes if I have a big event late. Side effects are mild for me (tired within 1st hour after taking it, cold hands and feet). This drug has truly been a life saver for those with performance and social anxiety. You can remain calm, look people in the eye and be focused on the task at hand. Read More Read Less

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Mike | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/11/2022
Condition: Ventricular Rate Control in Atrial Fibrillation
Overall rating 2.3
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Okay for the first week at 10mg 3 times daily. Ectopic heart beats disappeared almost immediately. After 1 week I was stepped up to 20 mg 3 times daily to replace anxiety and blood pressure meds. Almost immediately problems! Insomnia, frequent nighttime bradycardia with a pulse of 32 to 36bpm, erratic blood pressure readings, feelings of nausea and breathlessness. Stepped down to 10mg 3 times daily but no relief from the symptoms. Ectopic (PVC) have returned and after presenting at an emergency department yesterday I have been advised to wean off the med. But even weaning off has its downside risk of tachycardia. Read More Read Less

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Trisha | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/21/2022
Condition: Essential Tremor
Overall rating 3.7
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I am a 38yo female. I have had my tremor from birth. I was actually diagnosed at 18. Was told all through childhood I was just a nervous kid! My tremor is pretty bad. The meds do help some. I think it’s time for an increase.

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Joel | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
3/12/2022
Condition: Anxious
Overall rating 4.3
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200mg prescribed for anxiety - it did wonders in the moment but it does (especially the high dose) make you feel almost too relaxed and very slow. Excellent and very safe but I wouldn't suggest it for the long-long term. Basically cured the intense physical anxiety I had at the time.

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