Nadolol and Dizziness: What Users Say

• Mom...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 1, 2013

For Anxiety "I was prescribed nadolol for anxiety and thought it wasn't going to work, as I have been on Xanax and Klonopin to treat anxiety attacks in the past. I started on 20 mg 2x a day and was moved up to 40 mg 2x a day. It has helped to an extent, I still have anxiety, but they are a lot less frequent than they used to be. I do, however, have some side effects from this medication that the Dr. doesn't seem to be too concerned about, and I was wondering if anyone else who is taking this medication for anxiety has had them. I get very lightheaded or dizzy if I get up from a lying position and have to wait a few minutes before I get up and sweats. Anyone else have these side effects?"

• MJS...
• May 18, 2015

For Migraine Prevention "I had debilitating migraines for 8 years. I've been on quite a few preventative meds and rescue medications, and none have done what nadolol has done for me. I am on 40 mg daily and have gone from daily migraines to possibly 3 'headaches' a month. I can usually treat the headache with an OTC, which is heavenly. I have my life back because of nadolol. I have been free of nausea, vomiting, neck pain, and neck tightness for the last 5 months since using this medicine. I do experience dizziness at times, but I will take that over a migraine and vomiting any day! I wish I knew about nadolol 8 years ago when my migraines started, but I'm thankful my new neurologist prescribed this to me right away!"

• LIV...
• April 29, 2008

For Esophageal Variceal Hemorrhage Prophylaxis "I have had variceal bleeding. Feel much better when taking the nadolol. I didn't take it at first; I took propranolol for a while but quit because I couldn't afford it. At this point, the only side effect I can recall is feeling a little tired and dizzy when I first began taking it, and running out and not being on it for about 5 days; I didn't feel good. I believe this drug is very beneficial for bleeding related to the liver."

• jea...
• December 23, 2011

For Esophageal Variceal Hemorrhage Prophylaxis "My husband is new to this, specifically esophageal varices and the need to take Nadolol. He has complained of dizziness and being lightheaded. So, he is going to take the pill at bedtime instead of with breakfast, that way he can sleep through the dizziness, etc."

• pep...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 28, 2014

For Anxiety "Prescribed this medicine to prevent migraines, but have anxiety. I'm answering the other posted question regarding dizziness when getting up and sweating. Yes and yes. I often feel hot or excessively sweaty, and the dizziness comes and goes. Did not know this would help anxiety."