Propranolol for High Blood Pressure User Reviews (Page 2)
Brand names: Inderal LA, Inderal XL, InnoPran XL Hemangeol
Propranolol has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 50 reviews for the off-label treatment of High Blood Pressure. 40% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 32% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Propranolol
- Mrmac...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 27, 2022
"Suffering from high BP and anxiety, this medication worked well for both, however I also have diabetes, asthma and hypothyroid, which this med is contraindicated for. My doc never checks before prescribing me anything, then acts surprised when I return with terrible side effects. Not sure if I can stay on this med for long, but it is the only one so far that has actually helped lower my blood pressure, none of the other meds I've been prescribed have helped at all."
- Justme
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 13, 2019
"I've been taking propranolol 60 mg ER prescribed for high blood pressure (HBP) for a week now and the only thing about it is, I get a little dizzy and very tired. I never in the past had high blood pressure before, it was always low but I've been extremely stressed. I took my first dose at 11:00 in the morning because my blood pressure was so high. I'm trying to get it to where I take it at night so I won't be so tired during the day. That's when you're supposed to take the Extended release. I'm hoping my energy will come back, because I don't have any right now but at least I'm not wound up clenching my fist anymore. I'm much calmer."
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- Anonymous
- February 12, 2021
"Was given this to help lower heart rate when they had me on nifedipine for high blood pressure. I've taken it for a month and asked to be weaned off. Last night of meds I noticed shortness of breath and chest pain. My cardiologist wants me to start taking it again says it is all anxiety. Awful to be on a beta blocker wish they never gave it to me. So here it is to day 5 of feeling the shortness of breath and chest pain."
- Cramb...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 19, 2019
"Just got off of lisinopril and HTC to start taking propranolol for rapid heart rate, but now blood pressure is going up so concerned about that. I've been on it barely a week was expecting it to do better with blood pressure so am going to doctor tomorrow to see what’s going on. I’m at 40 mg dose right now."
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- Jinx
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- August 23, 2023
"I've been taking 20-40 mg Propranolol for over two years to help manage my blood pressure and to help me sleep (have anxiety). I haven't noticed any negative side effects at all even when taking a full dose (40 mg) during the day. For me, propranolol works very well to control my moderate high blood pressure (130/85). So far, I haven't had any of the side effects mentioned from other reviews, and it doesn't seem to have the same drug interactions as other BP medications."
- Anon
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- May 21, 2019
"I was on propranolol for two years for high blood pressure and it never was effective. It sure as hell did help with anxiety, which I didn't really realize until after I got off of it. If it works for you to lower blood pressure, great, otherwise switch fast. I switched to Chlorthalidone and one week later I have been around 120/80."
- Propr...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 11, 2022
"This medication made my pressure much higher then what it was I could feel my body slowing down not a good feeling breathing also slowed down I will not be taking this medication any more hope this helps"
- F Chill
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 21, 2021
"52 old female; bp 139 for almost 2 years. Then suddenly I have ringing in ear, vertigo ( Ménière’s disease ), vision problem and severe back pain all came at once. Tested in doctor’s office and systolic was 150, immediately put on Inderal ( 10mg b.I.d. ). It instantly cured my above symptoms but started to have chest tight, very tight , always gasping for air... and a bit of headache after 3 weeks or so. As well as very unstable and fluctuate heart beat... sometimes 101 and resting 55 bpm. Very uncomfortable, will discuss with Doc this Sat. And see what he thinks."
- Johnny...
- May 20, 2022
Inderal LA (propranolol) "I used this medication when I was much younger I was just looking it up now that I'm much older wanting to know how safe it is I heard that it has some effects that if you took too much they could be bad you but that's like any other blood pressure medication take too much it'll slow your heart down in it. Anyways that's all I'm looking at everybody enjoy themselves and have a happy health"
- Kat8Seb
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 16, 2022
"A nightmare, literally caused nightmares, cold extremities, actually raised my blood pressure, and finally caused noticeable muscle weakness! Noticed when I was carrying my 4 month old grandchild, from the floor as I tried to stand up, my leg muscles were weak and shaky. I was frightened but thought I was just getting older. Started it initially since my thyroid TSH was low and my BP was high (have tried many meds that didn't work to lower BP), so we (me and physician) thought it would be a good fix. I stopped last week and switched to amlodipine. At first I felt worse, nervous, felt poorly, but after a week I am finally sleeping and feel great!"
- Amber...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- November 25, 2021
"I started having anxiety which, maybe started my high bp, I was also having constipation issues which was putting severe strain on my heart, I was prescribed 60 mg ER, and I really didn't notice a change in my BP much after taking it 2 months, it made my anxiety worse and my mood was just blahhh, so i stopped taking it a week ago today and I feel better. My bp was 117 over 78 and it was 125 over 88 while I was on it , IDK I didn't take it at night, maybe I would've had a better outcome, but I'm feeling better and more like myself. I have a lot of other symptoms and its sometimes hard to distinguish between whats causing what and what to do about it."
- Ln2123
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- April 11, 2022
"One of the very very few drugs that help me like it should with little to no side effects. My body tends to be somewhat sensitive to medicines but I have never experienced any negative effects from Propranolol. Maybe it's because I take a smaller dose (5-10mg). Sometimes I feel tired but that isn't a bad thing for me. It always lowers my HR and settles me down when I'm super uncomfortable."
- Lauren...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- March 25, 2023
"I have been on propranolol 20mg twice a day (another dose as needed) for almost 3 years. I found out I had high blood pressure plus started getting panic attacks and anxiety. This med helped my blood pressure. I would still have anxiety issues so sometimes I take Xanax .25 mg. Sometimes it does help with minor headaches but not all the time. I like this med since it helps with other issues. But for me, it just helps with my blood pressure and calms my heart palpitations. I use to get them a lot more. Before the med, my BP was in the 150s. Now I’ve been 120’s sometimes 130. Some people have said this affects their sex life but not me. I still have a strong sex drive and luckily my husband's insurance covered it fully."
- Britt
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 21, 2021
"I’ve been on this for close to three weeks. I’m on a low dosage like the 10mg twice a day. I also have hypothyroidism which I’ve had for close to 7 years. Apparently I’ve developed high blood pressure and went to the doctor for a squeezing pain in my left arm and when I did cardio my legs felt like they were unthawing from frost bite so he put me on this medication. I honestly don’t know how to feel about it other than I’m so tired all the time and have zero energy but keep in mind my thyroid is also messed up. I can feel a huge difference in how tired I am. When I tried to wean myself off it it’s making it worse. Don’t know if it’s truly helping or if I should change my medicine. I’m 29 years old have a personal trainer and I’m very active so I’m praying that I can get off this medicine soon."
- Tgirl
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 2, 2016
"I hate this stuff I've been taking it for 3 weeks I feel sick all the time always sleeping and my bp is sky high I'm getting off it"
- Anonymous
- April 2, 2009
Inderal (propranolol) "Inderal works well with hardly any side effects. One good side effect is that it stops severe headaches if you happen to have those with your high blood pressure."
- tinio...
- January 25, 2011
Inderal (propranolol) "I work nights so I took my 2nd dose of the day at 1am. By the time I saw the doctor at 8am, my blood pressure was 160/110. It doesn't work for me. I get no benefit, and most of the side effects."
- medman
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- April 10, 2020
"Propranolol 10mg three times a day does good in lowering your blood pressure, slowing your heart rate and helping to decrease anxiety. Might give you dry mouth or dizziness though."
- Anonymous
- April 27, 2008
"Dropped elevated b/p within 10 days. I had been inactive because of knee surgery and unable to walk every day as before, knee is as good as new and have resumed walking. This med works."
- Anonymous
- November 10, 2011
"It was to help me with my headaches. It did at first then I started with headaches everyday again and made my legs ache. So I stopped taking it. Also made me dizzy."
- Mae...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- November 25, 2016
"Works extremely well!!!! Love this med Works extremely well! Love this medication. When my heart is painful propranolol is what fixes it."
- Tjano
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- February 8, 2022
"This works and I have had no problems. I take for severe anxiety and high blood pressure. 60 mg."
- Lynda
- Taken for 10 years or more
- March 31, 2021
Inderal LA (propranolol) "Excellent, was on it for 25 years until I had to change to Bisoprolol because of my asthma"
- Anonymous
- June 15, 2009
"Gave me aching pain in my right side after about 3 hours and lasted till morning. Disappered until I took it again and then came back."
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"Went thru thyroid storm and now 11years later I'm still on 160 mgs of propranolol per day. I have no side effects and I do like this medicine. Hopefully I'll never get a tolerance to it. I do take 40mg tablet 4xs a day. I like it better than extended release."