Propranolol for Anxiety User Reviews (Page 3)

• Mic...
• November 26, 2013

"After 7 years on various SSRIs and many other tried and tested medicines, I finally stumbled across propranolol. A truly life-changing medicine for my anxiety disorder. I always presented with high blood pressure, and my belief is that hypertension is an underlying cause of crippling anxiety. If it isn't, then it is most certainly involved in the anxiety circle: more hypertension, more anxiety, more hypertension, etc. Anyway, this is the best medication I have ever taken... my mind and body seem to be healing in a way I can only describe as miraculous! Please bear with this medication, although it does work immediately, I'd say it takes around 6 weeks to fully bed in."

• Gai...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 3, 2020

"I have been on propranolol for 4 days. I am supposed to take a dose of 10 mg 2 times a day. It made me really sick, so I cut back to 5 mg and the side effects are gone. I hope this works. I can't live shaking like I was."

• Ana...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 6, 2023

"I have had anxiety problems my WHOLE life. I would try to manage as best I could, but after being diagnosed with a chronic pain condition in my late teens, things just got out of control. Whenever I would have a flare-up, I would truly believe I was dying in that very moment, even though I clearly wasn't. One time, my panic attack was so bad my blood pressure was 156/90 and my heart rate was 113!! I am in my 20s and do not have heart problems. Propranolol 20 mg has truly saved me in those moments where I felt out of control. When things got bad, I would take one 20 mg tablet with a full glass of water and just try to breathe. Within 1 hour, the panic attack would always be 100% gone. It has absolutely allowed me to physically calm down and thus mentally calm down as well. It's awesome knowing I have something considered non-addictive that can save my sanity in such terrible moments. I wish you all the best luck on your journey."

• On...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 29, 2015

"Anxiety/panic attacks for a year or so. Fear of the fear made my brain expect an episode in virtually every situation with friends/family/strangers, you name it. 80mg SR stopped my physical symptoms - shaking, tingling fingers, heart pumping, which in turn stopped my brain from racing and expecting the attack. Life changer. Thank you so much. I'm back!"

• KJa...
• August 20, 2019

"I have suffered from anxiety and SEVERE blushing of the face & neck/chest for decades. I thought it was a lifelong curse, and that I just had to look like a complete fool whenever I was in public speaking situations, interviews, stressful interactions, etc. It was horrible! I FINALLY stumbled upon a forum about propranolol for anxiety & blushing. I would try anything at this point, and so thankful I did. It is literally the only thing that has EVER worked for me. 40mg propranolol immediate release tablets 2x per day (AM & PM) and I am a new person, there is occasional blushing and it's not a 100% cure-all, but NOTHING like the bright red tomato/hive look that I used to have when anxious. It has been a life-changer for me, especially since my job requires public speaking. I've gained about 5 pounds, and also have to sometimes monitor my heart rate to make sure it's not too low, which isn't ideal, but I will take that over the awful circumstances I had to deal with for years!!! Highly recommend!"

• Fin...
• September 17, 2018

"This is an absolute miracle drug for anyone suffering from extreme blushing. For me, it happens during any stressful situation and it’s completely debilitating. In case it’s psychosomatic, I’ve tried CBT, general therapy and hypnotism but nothing worked. I even remember reading about a teenager who committed suicide because of this and people who have risky surgeries to correct it. At work, my blushing interfered with all my meetings, presentations and interactions with my colleagues. People frequently asked me if I needed an ambulance due to an allergic reaction or a panic attack. I eventually gave up my public facing career and struggled at interviews for more solitary and lower paying positions. Finally a doctor prescribed me this medication and I no longer experience ANY blushing whatsoever. It’s so sad that this could have saved that boy’s life if it had only been prescribed to him... I only take 5-10 mg to keep my blushing at bay."

• Anonymous
• January 8, 2020

"I just started taking propranolol 20 mg three times a day for fast heart rate due to anxiety. Day one, I took 2 pills and felt a little dizzy and had diarrhea. Day two, I took one pill in the morning and felt the same way, and it gave me diarrhea. Day three, I decided to stop the propranolol and didn’t take any more. This medicine has some serious side effects. Right now, I’m feeling so dizzy and maybe it's a withdrawal, I’m not sure, but there’s no way I’ll take any more. I checked my blood pressure, it was a little low, so I ate a can of soup to bring it back up some, hoping it would stop some of the dizziness, but that wasn’t the case. The reviews say it takes about two days to clear your system, but the side effects can last up to one week. Today is the first day without it, and these side effects are no joke. Not to mention my head feels so heavy and burning, and my eyesight is blurry. Be cautious and do your research before taking this medicine. I don’t recommend it."

• jad...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 8, 2023

"I started having anxiety attacks a year and a half ago due to stress at work and lifelong traumas that just built up. I started out having tachycardia, chest pain, dizziness, and a fear of death. The first panic attack was isolated, but gradually they started increasing in frequency to once a day. I started out on benzodiazepines while trying to get stable on an SSRI. The benzos were good, but of course, my body was starting to become dependent on them, even at taking the smallest dose for more than 2 weeks. Propranolol was introduced to me and was a better fit since it blocks the adrenaline surge and maintains a normal heart rate, which really helps decrease my anxiety. I had to take a long time off work, but now have been back to work for the last year as of this month. My advice is to know that it's not a one size fits all thing. It takes time to find a routine that works for you to manage this beast. Exercise, yoga, sunlight, prayer, and therapy have made a difference as well."

• Anx...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 4, 2022

"I was prescribed propranolol to help with my agoraphobia. It works wonders in slowing my heart, I’m prescribed 10 mg, but half of that works. However, after I started taking the drug, my mental health declined drastically to the point I became suicidal. Turns out propranolol can cause severe mood issues, including depression and suicidal ideation. I am sensitive to medication, so this side effect may be rare, but please be careful if you’re prescribed this, are prone to mental health problems, and are sensitive to meds."

• Lin...
• May 13, 2017

"This is only my 2nd day of taking this wonderful drug. I've had horrendous anxiety. I've been taking Xanax but it never has given me the immediate relief this medication has. Right now I'm on 20mg once a day. The doctor said we can increase after we see if it works. I would love to be able to get off the Xanax altogether and just take this. I don't feel jittery, my hands don't shake, and I feel an inner calmness. I've been taking it at night when I go to bed. For the first time in I don't know how long, I was able to sleep 6 hours straight. Usually it's only 3-4 hours, and that's with the help of a sleeping pill. So, going to give it a little while longer and ask for an increase in this medication and to be weaned off of the Xanax."

• JYa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 30, 2019

"I have severe anxiety, depression, and bipolar and have been on a lot of different medications. I have been on Benzos that lasted several weeks and lost their effect. Valium was the only Benzo that I could take consistently without me becoming tolerant, but I didn’t want to become addicted to a benzo because of my addictive personality. My doctor recommended propranolol for my anxiety because my anxiety level is constantly at a 10 on the scale, and man has it made a difference for the good. I’m on 40mg twice a day, and my anxiety level has come down tremendously."

• Get...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 6, 2018

"I started taking propranolol 10mg last week. For the last 10 years, I've been suffering from anxiety and depression but never asked for help as I didn't want it getting noted on my file. I was put on propranolol 10mg for my anxiety, which I thought would never go away - the overthinking, the racing heart, etc. Well, this tablet was a lifesaver (literally). My confidence has come back, I don't get anxious anymore, it really is a miracle drug. I am going to continue to take this twice a day, 10mg in the morning and 10mg at 5:00 PM. I would rate this medication 10 stars, but it makes you tired throughout the day, which sucks. Anyone with anxiety should 100% try this, it's amazing."

• jan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 30, 2012

"My psychiatrist prescribed me this medication almost 2 days ago for anxiety and its physical effects on my body. I feel a difference already; my heart isn't racing nor am I shaking as much. It makes me tired though."

• spi...
• October 31, 2015

"I have been a longtime user of Valium for PTSD brought on by wartime experience. About 10 years ago, I had to get a new doctor who took me off of Valium because the doctor said I was too old for medication. I started having problems again, and the doctor would not put me back on, which really irritated me. He put me on medications, and nothing would help, and many of them would make me feel like a zombie. Time for a new doctor, and this one told me to try this propranolol. He gave me a real light dose of 20 milligrams, and since I have high blood pressure anyways, I decided to give it a try, but I really did not think it would help. Bingo, propranolol worked and did not have any side effects. It works 100% of the time and has added enjoyment back in my life. The VA pays for this."

• Sop...
• February 2, 2017

"I got diagnosed with general anxiety disorder at 26 after I had surgery which went wrong. I had a diagnostic procedure on my womb and they punctured my bladder 3 times, and I got left with a catheter. I'm a director of a business and am often having to present and do talks to very high-profile people. I started to lose my confidence and started getting panic attacks which I couldn't control and made worse. I've tried everything possible and then went on to propranolol, only 10mg to take as and when I feel anxious. I've been taking one in the morning as I wake up anxious, usually that lasts all day. Sometimes I take one in the afternoon if I feel I need it. It's changed my life, and I now have my confidence back."

• skg...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 13, 2023

"I have severe anxiety and was prescribed 10-20 mg of propranolol as needed. At first, I hated it. It made me feel dizzy and out of it. I kept taking it, though, and now my body is used to it. This doesn't take away any mental effects, but it does stop all the physical effects like sweating, shaking, etc. Basically, it helps anxiety in every way except mentally. I was also prescribed Klonopin. I try to make sure I use every coping technique I have before reaching for a Klonopin. When that doesn't work, I reach for my propranolol first, and that usually is enough, and I don't feel a need to take my Klonopin. When I take the propranolol, I notice that I don't need to take my Klonopin with it. I think because propranolol helps all the physical symptoms, that that relieves any mental symptoms that I usually feel. Propranolol works. It won't get you high. What it will do, though, is take away all your physical symptoms that come with anxiety. Propranolol is a wonderful medicine that really works."

• Nen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 12, 2019

"My anxiety is so bad whenever I speak publicly in a presentation or in a meeting. I can feel my heart beating in my ears to the point where I can't hear my own voice. Other symptoms are involuntary spasms in my face, shaky hands and voice, dry mouth, red face, and a brain feeling clogged. I took 10 mg reluctantly because I thought it wouldn't help just before a meeting, but I was sailing through with confidence, greeting people, looking people in the eyes when I talked to them, and I was composed. The meeting, which usually feels very long, was a breeze and I got all my points across. I had gotten so bad I was waiting for when the adrenaline rush would take over my body with the inevitable fast heartbeat, but it never came. My heart stayed at a normal rate, and with the symptoms gone, I could focus on my work. This medication is good for people with performance anxiety and relieving physical symptoms only."

• mic...
• November 3, 2016

"I am a college student and I have panic disorder. This medication has gotten me through so much; whether that be class presentations, job interviews, and taking exams. This medication works to slow my heart rate down so whenever I am in an anxiety-provoking situation, I will not get the fight-or-flight symptoms like shakes, fast heartbeat, stuttering, and most importantly panic attacks. This pill will not cure your nervousness or worry, but it sure as heck will take away the symptoms caused by such. I hate going up in front of people to speak, but with this drug I am so calm that no one even knows that I was ever nervous."

• Hop...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 28, 2017

"Went through a tough time at work which was causing severe anxiety. Called the doctor who prescribed this drug. Initially felt drowsy and a bit spaced out (this only lasted a day so maybe take into account when you first start using). Effects are fantastic! Slowed everything down enough to get clarity of thought, speech & actions without impairing cognitive or physical function. Less reactive & less snappy! Wish I'd known about it earlier. It won't make issues go away or solve them, but it will help take a logical clear view of the situation and hopefully make better decisions."

• ido...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 18, 2016

"Rode the depression roller coaster for several years, and after a series of traumatic events in my early 20s, I lived in such a constant state of panic, I could hardly leave my house. I was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder at 26. I tried an SSRI with no success. My doctor prescribed propranolol (20mg, twice a day), and while I thought it was a long shot, I gave it a try. I felt a change within a day or two: naturally relaxed, not drugged or drowsy or high, or anything weird. So here I am, 18 months later, fully functional and feeling 'normal'. I do get slightly anxious on rare occasions, but it's nothing that stops me from taking care of business."

• mr ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 19, 2013

"I have had tremendous problems with public speaking/presentations. I would almost pray that I would slip and break my leg prior to the presentation, so that I would be liberated from the pressure. I get full-blown panic attacks when speaking in front of a crowd. This is a nightmare considering the circumstances; 30 people sitting dead quiet in a room just staring at you while you are turning into a complete mess. For the first time in my life, at the age of 33, I tried Inderal 20 mg 1 hour prior to an academic presentation. I kid you not, it felt as if I was in my living room chatting with my parents. No anxiety. This tremendous problem vanished thanks to 2 pills. No side effects. Mind-blowing."

• Gam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 14, 2022

"My panic attacks manifested in many physical symptoms, mostly irregular heartbeats and a racing heart, shaking sometimes. I was afraid all the time, afraid of the next panic attack. I went to the hospital several times, I went to so many different doctors-medical bills up the wazoo! Finally, a doctor prescribed me propranolol (10 mg in the morning and again at night), and I feel like I have my life back! Physical symptoms gone, I’m not afraid to leave the house, I feel like a new woman! I am on a path to healing the mental side of things, but this medication allows me to fully do that. Try this if you haven’t!"

• pet...
• April 16, 2013

"Propranolol is a great anxiety treatment! Unlike Alprazolam, which treats anxiety by creating a mildly stupefying delirium, Propranolol provides an underlying steadiness and effectively prevents the physiological symptoms of anxiety, including a racing heart, shakiness, quavering voice, flushing cheeks, somersaulting insides, etc. There are few side effects with Propranolol other than improved blood pressure, win-win."

• dro...
• September 24, 2015

"I started having anxiety and panic attacks about 3 years ago. I also suffer from bipolar disorder, and the combination of that and anxiety can be crippling. My anxiety and panic attacks progressively got worse with time. I have tried a few different medications to help with little to no results. After switching doctors, I was started on propranolol for my anxiety. What a game changer! I have been anxiety-free since! I was very skeptical about taking this, I wondered how this kind of medication could work for anxiety, but I am so glad I agreed to give it a shot! Would totally recommend to anyone suffering from anxiety!"

• Jak...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 21, 2023

"This drug will change your life. I have increasingly suffered over the years with anxiety. This normally happens in social situations or when I'm in a group setting or presenting at work. Not too long ago, I had to deliver a presentation to around 70 people - the pressure consumed me to the point where I was considering all kinds of excuses to get out of it. I knew I had to face it at some point in my life, so I spoke to my doctor who prescribed me 10mg propranolol. I took 40mg within about 3 hours prior to presenting and WOW! I was calm, collected, and delivered it with purpose. Side effects completely gone. I was baffled. It really has changed my life. I no longer fear those situations, and it's allowed me to pursue avenues I never thought I could. If you are considering propranolol as an option, I would 100% recommend it. It really will change your life."