Propranolol and Tremors: What Users Say

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 28, 2021

For Performance Anxiety "For those of you like me who suffer severe performance/social anxiety, including rapid heartbeat, shaking, struggling to speak, etc., this drug is a perfect fix. It stops your body from being overrun with adrenaline, which enables you to come across calm and composed. It's so effective. Good luck to all those who suffer from this condition as it can really impact one's life."

• Anonymous
• August 25, 2011

For Performance Anxiety "I am actually a physician (weird, I know), and always had a problem with anxiety. At one point, it was truly affecting my life. I could cope and work, but like many of us, I constantly had the fear of 'panicking' or 'losing control.' It started to affect my work, so I actually became a patient and asked my doctor for some help. I've never had trouble dealing with the stress mentally, but the physical symptoms just drove me crazy and made the anxiety worse. I'd get shaky, warm, uncomfortable, etc., etc. On THE FIRST DAY I took 10mg, my life changed. Every single negative body symptom I experienced was gone. My confidence came back, and honestly, I'm a better physician because of it. Simply amazing."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 20, 2018

For Anxiety "After 2 weeks of shakes, shivers, sweating bucketloads, wanting to jump out from my own skin from sickening restlessness, palpitations, chest pain, nausea and 2 weeks of herbal remedies which helped zilch. My GP put me on 40mg Propranolol. And lo and behold, sweating sickness with shakes and shivers stopped, I am able to concentrate and looks like I finally will be able to have a decent night's sleep! P.S.: I can't take SSRIs and definitely don't want benzos, thus this is perfect for me thus far. Plus, it protects heart from a heart attack which is very likely due to strong family history at the young age, and treats migraine. Three birds shot with one tablet and feels like I won the lottery :)"

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

For Anxiety "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."

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

For Anxiety "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!"

• sca...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 31, 2014

For Performance Anxiety "I recently was promoted but with that came public speaking. I was a mess! Sweating, shortness of breath, shaking, not being able to think straight... It was awful! My doctor prescribed this and the transformation was unbelievable!"

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

For Anxiety "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."

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

For Anxiety "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

For Anxiety "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."

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

For Anxiety "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!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 5, 2013

For Performance Anxiety "I cannot believe how effective this medicine is. Usually I would be shaky, bright red, and my voice would sound like I'm about to cry or something. After taking 40mg before my presentation, I was as cool as a cucumber! Kept thinking during the presentation, I can't believe I am able to do this and not feel embarrassed. Won't fear presentations anymore."

• Gra...
• September 15, 2019

For Performance Anxiety "I am going to name my firstborn Propranolol. I don’t even know where to begin. I developed a crippling fear of public speaking in graduate school that has plagued me for almost 4 years. I now realize that my mental illness was actually spawned from my fear of public speaking. I now plan to wean off of my SSRIs. I would go to elaborate lengths to never have to speak in class or events. Once I told my professor that a family member was in the hospital so that I didn’t have to read a summary which every student had to prepare. So that he wouldn’t reschedule me, I pretended that I wasn’t in a state to focus on anything school-related. I have suffered immensely. The thought of having to present will put me in the worst place for days. I just gave a speech which I in no way could have avoided. And holy shit. You will feel like it’s not going to work. But pop a pill, and look at your hands an hour later. They will not be shaking. That’s when you know it will work. And it does."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 15, 2016

For Anxiety "I started to have severe anxiety and panic attacks after a car accident. This drug did wonders! Before the accident, when my anxiety was small, I took 20 mg whenever I felt anxious, and it made me feel amazing! No anxiety whatsoever! After the car accident, my doctor upped the dose to 60 mg every day because I was panicking a lot! Now that I'm calmer, I take 10 mg once a day. This drug really makes a difference! For the better! I shake when I'm super anxious, and it also makes you super steady. I felt very confident! It mainly works for physical anxiety symptoms. If I still am panicking mentally after I take the propranolol, then I'll take half of a 0.5 Ativan to help, but it’s an amazing drug! Try it! I'm terrified of meds, but this one is amazing!"

• Pro...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 9, 2013

For Performance Anxiety "I got on here just to rate this medicine, ironically, after reading about it on here. I'm a professional speaker and performer who for years was an amateur wannabe speaker and performer. I have a lot of involuntary nervousness like redness and shaking hands which would sabotage me despite my general level of comfort and quality of presentation. Take 10-40 mg 30 mins to an hour and it becomes physically impossible to get nervous. Now I'm rapidly moving up in my field thanks to my poise and confidence."

• Wen...
• May 11, 2017

For Anxiety "Years of anxiety, GAD, and depression, countless pills and potions. This one was prescribed for twice a day or as needed. This is only week two, and the difference is greatly visible. My sleep patterns improved, my appetite also improved, I feel less shaky and wound up, and have coped better in situations that would have stressed me before. Although it is early days, I really think this is the medication for me. For now, it is doing exactly what it is supposed to, and I would recommend it if allowed for someone else in my situation :)"

• Ble...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 12, 2019

For Anxiety "F, 185 lbs. I NEVER do reviews, but I had to share my experience. I've always been afraid of public speaking. I started a new job and didn't know I would have periodic speaking engagements. The 1st one was in front of 100 people, and I took 0.25 mg of Xanax 1 hour before. I couldn't believe how nervous I was all of a sudden. Previously took 0.25 mg Xanax for a class presentation and rocked it. I found propranolol. My doctor said he HAD to prescribe me 3 pills a day to take every day. He also told me it took time for it to get into my system to be effective. I knew from reviews I could take as needed. I took 10 mg the day before to try it. The next day, I took 10 mg of propranolol at 7 a.m., 0.5 mg of Xanax at 8:30 a.m., and 20 mg of propranolol AND 0.5 mg of Xanax at 9:30 a.m. I presented to 600 people at 11:10 a.m. I never felt nervous or shaky. I didn't have anxious thoughts. I drank a cup of coffee after and feel great! I WILL ONLY TAKE THEM TO PRESENT. ONLY people who are TERRIFIED of public speaking understand why meds are necessary to perform in front of a crowd."

• Ble...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 14, 2019

For Anxiety "Took 30 mg of propranolol and Xanax and spoke to 500 plus people, it was a breeze. It doesn't help with how great of a speaker you are. It just helps make you not be outwardly nervous, no shaky hands, shaky voice... nothing... it was like talking to my mother one-on-one."

• Ble...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 14, 2019

For Anxiety "Took 30 mg of propranolol and Xanax and spoke to 500 plus people, it was a breeze. It doesn't help with how great of a speaker you are. It just helps make you not be outwardly nervous, no shaky hands, shaky voice... nothing... it was like talking to my mother one-on-one."

• Sna...
• March 7, 2017

For Performance Anxiety "Absolutely great. I used to have a shaky voice, no independent thought, facial twitching... I used to have to down a couple shots of vodka to make it through a 5-minute presentation. Now, I take 40 mg 2 hours out, another 20 mg one hour from showtime, and it is like magic. I am engaging, comfortable, able to make eye contact, and even improvise on the fly. My presentations end with a committee firing questions in rapid succession. Propranolol has provided the ability to take them all in stride. Nothing substitutes for adequate preparation, and this will not make you shine if you don't know what you are talking about, but it is a godsend when you know your stuff yet are so uncomfortable your delivery SUCKS. Wish I discovered it sooner!!"

• aar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 3, 2019

For Anxiety "I took my first dose of propranolol today. I noticed a difference in my anxiety. I don't believe that this medicine will take away my anxious thoughts, but that is not what bothers me. What bothers me is the constant nervous feeling, my heart beating very fast, and the trembling in my body and voice whenever I feel anxious. I'm not like that all the time, only in situations when I'm uncomfortable. I definitely believe that I have agoraphobia. But after just one pill, I do feel better, and I imagine with time that I will be feeling completely normal. I will come back in a week and share my experience and then after one month. I'm already very excited about my experience."

• Tho...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 14, 2015

For Performance Anxiety "Something about being around other professionals and public speaking makes me self-conscious and extremely nervous/anxious to the point that I have a full-blown panic attack with uncontrollable shaking and the urge to cry and run out of the room. My hands shake so much that I can't even drink water. I'm 29 and a healthcare administrator in NYC with the responsibility of developing workflows and holding meetings regularly. In the last two years, with growing responsibilities, it has gotten so bad that I thought it would cost me my career. Until I discovered propranolol. I only take it if I am going to a meet and greet or I'm expected to speak in public, and it is AMAZING! I don't know what I would do without it (20 mg or 40 mg, I need it)."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 12, 2025

For Performance Anxiety "I have major anxiety when it comes to public speaking, even in meetings or just a few extra strangers. With my group of friends, I’m fine, but when I’m being “judged,” so not fine. I remember I had to do a pitch for work in front of 100 people and bailed last second, and someone had to fill in for me. One of my good friends asked me to MC at their wedding, I naturally panicked but didn’t want to let them down! I took 10 mg one hour before arriving, I took another 10 mg when I got to the venue, and then 30-40 mins another 10 mg. I still had nerves when I started speaking on the mic, but I didn’t have the shakes, and I was able to deliver and enjoy my role all night, I almost didn’t want it to end! I think everyone is sick of me raving on about this magical pill because I’m selling it to everyone!"

• Ano...
• March 10, 2014

For Performance Anxiety "Propranolol is an amazing medication that completely eliminated the physical symptoms of my speech anxiety. My cognitive ability was sharp, and the symptoms of shaking, fast heartbeat, and adrenaline rushes were gone! I highly recommend this medicine for those of you who have uncontrollable physical speech anxiety."

• cdo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 22, 2018

For Anxiety "I requested this medication from my GP as an alternative to the benzos she was suggesting to help with my anxiety at work. I had done some research, and I had read that beta-blockers would help with the physical symptoms of my anxiety (trembling, sweating, stammering) without altering my mental state. I was told to take the lowest dose (10 mg) an hour before work and see if that helped. It worked incredibly. Although the actual feelings of anxiety were still present, I was able to come across as calm and collected. My hands no longer shook, I wasn't sweating buckets, and I could speak confidently. This quickly helped me to manage the feelings of anxiety, and I'm glad that I was able to use this drug as an alternative to a potentially addicting benzo."

• lmn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 25, 2014

For Performance Anxiety "I am a professional in my late 20s who has had to do a lot of public speaking as of late for work. I have somehow coped with the symptoms of my performance anxiety (extreme heartbeat, flushed face, shaking, frozen mind, inability to form complete thoughts, stuttering) until recently since my job depends upon my public speaking and the anxiety has become overburdensome. No matter how hard I prepared for public speaking before, I would always experience these debilitating symptoms. I went to the doctor who prescribed propranolol before performances. It is really like magic. It completely eliminates my awful physical symptoms. I feel totally relaxed and able to perform to my fullest. It has changed my life! I wish I knew about it years ago!"