Propranolol User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Guy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 14, 2021

For Anxiety "There is a easy fix to anxiety and it’s called benzodiazepines e.g diazepam, barely any side affects and will fix your anxiety half an hour after taking it , but because of all the people that abused it now doctors don’t give it out too easily, my experience with propranolol was absolutely horrible it made my anxiety worse and I felt horrible for 2-3 days. I thought I was going to die, and I am used to taking Valium but propranolol was the only thing he offered so I though I would give it a try , horrible. My doctor sounds like he hasn’t even finished school , sounds uneducated, doctors will give out the worst tablets (with worst side effects ) like sweets , but the real stuff that does the job and has very minimal side effects they do not want to give out too easily, propranolol had over 20 serious side effects and I had over half of them , it made my anxiety worse . This is why millions of people have to self medicate because doctors are not giving people what they need"

• bliss
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 19, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "I have been on APO - Propranolol for almost 2 months. I haven't had a migraine for 37 days!!! Thats is incredible. I have barely even had a headache. Just had a very mild headache on the weekend - took some aspirin and it was gone in minutes! It's such a relief. However... I have gained about 10 kilos. I'm exhausted all the time. Can't sleep properly any more ( I used to be a deep sleeper). My heart feels fluttery and I actually feel anxious and a little depressed. I have always been an upper - highly motivated happy person. I'm torn because the medicine is working to keep the migraines away which is fantastic, but i feel fat and in a low sad mood. :( Not sure what to do- whether to stay on them or not?"

• craig
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 23, 2023

For Performance Anxiety "Anxiety ruling my life, scared to go to work, on my days off not wanting to go anywhere. I spoke to the doctor and he prescribed me Propranolol. Almost immediately I felt different, the shaking stopped. I felt different, more calm. It's early days, but is this the answer to all my prayers? We will see."

• keross
• March 28, 2014

For Performance Anxiety "I used to be a singer but had to quit because of worsening panic attacks (including twitching face muscles - the shame). I hated myself for quitting but saw no other choice. I was working as an EFL teacher and eventually had to quit that too because facing a class suddenly became overwhelming. Staff meetings were impossible, presentations at training sessions were out of the question, until even talking to my small class made me want to run far far away. So I became a freelance copywriter so I could stay at home and not face anyone. I was alone for about 6 years. About 6 months ago somebody told me about propanolol. My new job starts Monday. Thank you, thank you thank you, modern medicine, from me and my family, for giving me my life back"

• SaraL...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 29, 2014

For Performance Anxiety "I started getting panic attacks when I was 12. Every time I had to present something to my class it felt like I was having a heart attack and my hands and voice would shake uncontrollably. I couldn't get through the presentations most of the time and the kids would make fun of me. It was dreadful. Finally, when I was 14 I saw the doctor that prescribed this. It was a life changer. There was a speech I had to give as an 8th grade project and while I was up at the podium I could actually organize all my thoughts. No shaking. No heart palpitations. No sweaty hands. I could have stayed up there for hours! I even remember thinking, this stuff really works!" I'm 23 now and started taking it for work-related situations."

• Zxano
• November 2, 2014

For Performance Anxiety "Was very anxious and became depressed after my father was diagnosed terminally ill. I started a new job which didn't help with the stress. Was having often panic attacks. Now I feel amazing. I now have my life back. Without this I think I would of had to be hospitalised. Thank goodness. Life is good again."

• Mrs...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 28, 2017

For Anxiety "This drug is and amazing drug for anxiety. I've been on it for about two weeks and I feel so much better. I cannot take an SSRI or SNRI for anxiety because The side effects are too bad. This drug keeps my body from reacting to stressful situations. For years, probably 30 years I have had physical problems because of this stress. Irritable bowel and many other physical problems. I have a very stressful job and it was getting so bad I didn't want to go to work. Now I don't react physically to stress and I am feeling like I did as a younger person. This drug has so little side effects and it's been around for a long time. I wish I would've tried this year's ago."

• Gail
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 3, 2020

For Anxiety "I have been on propranolol for 4 days, I am suppose to take a dose of10 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."

• Misyt
• March 23, 2015

For Anxiety "I am a full time nursing student with PTSD. I have terrible test anxiety and am always in a state of fight or flight. I learned to deal with my PTSD but the high anxiety of exam sent me straight back to an anxiety attack. My Dr. perscribed 10mg of propranolol and it didn't help. Before I wrote it off I took my Drs advice and moved up to 20mg's. It was so amazing. Guys I can't tell you how nice it is. Sometimes I feel like I can't breath. Like the world is crumbling, and I am unable to move. This also helps me with the nightmares. I used to have dreams where I was in danger and my feet were stuck to the ground and I had no voice.so I couldn't run or scream. It was so terrible. I am thankful for the tools the Lord uses!"

• TDH
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 7, 2024

For Migraine "Been on 10 to 20mg of propranolol for over 25 years for irregular heartbeat, but the other benefit was my migraines stopped almost completely. I have had to adjust dosage to 40mg now, but this medication was a life changer for me. If I take it too late at night, sometimes I have crazy dreams, but other than that no other side effects."

• marvin
• July 21, 2019

For Anxiety "Propranolol is excellent for damping-down anxiety (actually eliminated mine). In a past life I used alcohol to attempt to deal with anxiety. I was put on propanapol for a liver disease issue but it had the unexpected benefit of getting rid of the anxiety I was feeling altogether. I take 10 mg in the am and 10mg at night. Helps with sleep too. I owe so much to this medication."

• med...
• September 13, 2019

Inderal (propranolol) for Performance Anxiety "This drug is a miracle! Imagine every time you're about to present in front of people - the panic creeping in, heart racing, visible trembling almost to the point of convulsion with a lump in your throat and cracking voice. Imagine what everyone's thinking as you choke trying to spit out words on a piece of paper, who knew reading could be so difficult. Think about the embarrassment and how incompetent you feel when in reality you actually exude confidence. Why is my body attacking me? Why is it impossible to simply read off a piece of paper and not turn into a shaking wreck. This was me...and I had tried many therapies I read online before, trust me. long story short..I was cured first dose of Inderal and never looked back. I hope others find relief."

• Sannno
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 2, 2023

For Performance Anxiety "Okay... wow... just wow. I have been struggling with social anxiety my whole life: blushing, trembling, not good in groups, shaky voice, and hands. Because of some bad experiences, I have a major fear of having these symptoms and making a complete idiot of myself. I now take 10-15 mg an hour before the social event and all the symptoms are gone! I felt such relief after this. There is hope! No more lying awake for days because a social event comes up. It doesn't help with the anxiety itself, but propranolol keeps your body relaxed so your head stays relaxed too. Wish I knew about this 25 years ago. This is actually saving my career at this point..."

• myhea...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 7, 2019

For Migraine Prevention "Went from getting migraines 3 times weekly (lasting 12hrs), to less than 3 times yearly on the propranolol and I experienced zero side effects that I am aware of. Extremely life-changing as it pretty much alleviated this debilitating condition completely. Would recommend propranolol for Migraines"

• Michael
• November 26, 2013

For Anxiety "After 7 years on various SSRI's 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."

• Relie...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 20, 2016

For Performance Anxiety "This drug saved my life. I am 40+ PhD senior manager in a major company and I have had speaking anxiety with big crowds that goes waay beyond normal nerves. I have tried every type of therapy and public speaking training. 18 months ago I gave a review to 70 people that went so badly (I will spare details) and left me so full of shame I went home and considered ending my life as I could see no way out or ability to face my wife and beautiful children. I saw a doctor, who gave me propranolol and now I am a flawless, speaker who is referred to as one of the strongest speakers in the company! Preparation and knowledge is 100% critical, but this drug removes clinical, crippling inhibitions and lets me show who I really am. Life saving!"

• Rose
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 29, 2020

For Panic Disorder "Been taking propranolol for around 3 years it has worked wonders for my panic disorder I take it every morning at 10am at 40MG as soon as I've taken it I feel calmer and my anxiety, and racing thoughts go away. I can control my anxiety attacks a lot better it takes away the racing heart rate associated with panic attacks. There are some common side effects of this medication these are drowsiness a slow heart rate and mild dizziness when you stand up but apart from that it has been very effective at dealing with my panic attacks. I highly recommend to people with anxiety issues or fears of going in for a job interview or on a air plain it works really well for these things"

• rosstex
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 14, 2014

For Benign Essential Tremor "This is a miracle for my essential tremor. It effectively mitigates the tremors in all parts of the body. It used to be debilitating to face stressful situations at work or socially, as my 'shakes' would rear their ugly head in my voice and in any movement. Afterwards, the nervousness is still there, but the tremor is gone. 40mg 2x daily."

• Edwar...
• February 6, 2014

For Performance Anxiety "My entire life, I have had a fear of public speaking that is so intense I would literally shut down and stop talking in the middle of a presentation. My heart feels like it is going to jump out of my chest, my mind goes completely blank, I turn red-faced, and my body and voice begin to tremble uncontrollably. I failed college courses, changed jobs, and altered my entire life just to avoid speaking in public. It was such a difficult and embarrassing problem that filled me with so much shame. One day, a friend told me about propranolol and so I went to the Doctor. The Doc prescribed and I can now present like a professional with zero anxiety. Simply put, this medicine changed my entire life and I would recommend it to anyone with anxiety."

• Brita...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 11, 2013

Inderal (propranolol) for Benign Essential Tremor "My tremors were getting worse and worse so I went to my Doctor. She thought I had Parkinson's and referred me to a neurologist. The appointment came through about 4 months later. The Neurologist diagnosed Essential Tremor and prescribed Half Inderal 80g once a day. After taking the meds I felt so much better, I still get the shakes but nowhere near so bad. My muscles are stiff though and it's causing me problems walking far and my neck and shoulders hurt too. I'll have to ask whether Inderal is the cause at my next appointment. All in all it's been great, I especially notice the difference when cooking or eating a meal or drinking from a glass, I don't spill as much now and it's less embarrassing when in a restaurant."

• Dawn
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 10, 2019

Inderal (propranolol) for Migraine Prevention "Started getting severe migraines regularly at about age 27. By 35 it was debilitating and I would not have been able to hold down a job. Several bad migraines each month. Imitrex would help and I could function if I caught it early enough but sometimes would wake up with them. Tried a lot of things and finally at about age 45 started on Inderal. Changed my life and now practically never get them although I do think that menopause might have helped as it did for my mother. Highly recommend this drug and just wish I had started on it earlier. My kids would have had a more fun and reliable Mom."

• Anonymous
• January 8, 2020

For Anxiety "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 2 I took one pill in the morning and felt the same way and it gave me diarrhea. Day 3 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 its a withdraw I’m not sure, but there’s no way I’ll take anymore. I check 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 feeling and my eyesight is blurry. Be cautious and do your research before taking this medicine. I don’t recommend it."

• Aura...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 23, 2024

For Migraine Prevention "I have suffered from migraines for years! Aura, vertigo, confusion, I mean you name it. It would last for days sometimes. I've been to the hospital several times with debilitating migraines, I've had every test under the sun. BUT here's the kicker, I also suffer from anxiety and panic, and for years, I was terrified to try new medications. The only thing that would remotely help was naritriptan but that's obviously not good to continue taking. So I finally, after being suggested on multiple occasions, decided to try propranolol. Because I was so scared, I just started by taking 5 mg and for the first time in my entire life, I have been over 10 days without head pain. I'm still in shock. I literally cannot believe it. If you are someone who is scared to take medication like me, please give this medication a try because it has been life-changing for me. I rarely ever write reviews but I felt it was so important to share this because all of your reviews have helped me so so much."

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

For Anxiety "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 SSRI. The benzos were good but of course, my body was starting to become dependent on it, 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."

• Dave
• July 22, 2011

For Benign Essential Tremor "Been dealing with Essential Tremor for several years, and finally talked to my doctor about it. Started propranolol a week ago and within a day or so the tremors were all but gone, and I've noticed no side effects at all. I could barely write my name before, now I'm rock steady. No more embarrassing tremors!"