Propranolol for Anxiety User Reviews (Page 5)

• doo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 18, 2025

"I took it for maybe just over a month. Started at 10 mg once a day, and it didn't work. Doctor increased to 20 mg twice a day, and it still didn't work, so I stopped taking it. I am fairly certain that propranolol has caused me to develop OCD, as I have never been prescribed another medication long-term in my life. I have not found anything reporting this as a possible side effect, but it is my experience."

• Fma...
• December 22, 2016

"Absolutely incredible. I tried Xanax for the first time with horrible side effects, switched to propranolol, and it honestly was too good to be true. I couldn't believe that it actually worked. I totally doubted medication until I was prescribed propranolol and my PTSD medication."

• Smi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 2, 2018

"Started taking Propranolol 10mg twice a day for GAD with little effect. Due to personal reasons, my anxiety increased, and my dosage over a period of a couple of months was increased to 20mg three times a day. Miracle! No anxiety, effortless breathing, rational thinking. The only downside is interrupted sleep, could be a coincidence as I am also taking Venlafaxine. No side effects that I have noticed, maybe dry mouth. Would recommend!"

• Dav...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 8, 2016

"I started taking this prescription medication in August to control what I call 'blushing attacks,' which seem to transpire out of nowhere during a conversation and quickly snowball until the situation becomes so awkward that I have to leave the room quickly as I am sweating quite badly. Although I normally take the lowest dose (10 mg), it has alleviated my symptoms 90% of the time. Today I had a mild 'blushing attack' after taking my 10 mg tablet, but it basically stopped what would have been a severe one two-thirds of the way in its tracks. On that note, with the advice from my doctor, I may take a 20 mg tablet next time I feel particularly stressed and just 10 mg in everyday situations. 9/10."

• Sha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 9, 2019

"I've been on propranolol 10 mg 1x/daily (AM) for anxiety for 1 month. It seems to be combating physical symptoms pretty quickly. Ex) I have thick hair, and it feels like I'm always wearing a hat. Especially after I shower, my face gets hot, my hair traps it, and my face sweats, making my anxiety worse. Since starting this drug, the sweating stops sooner, and I don't feel hot as long. I don't feel PVCs anymore, and the thought of leaving my house doesn't make me want to cry. The tightness in my chest stopped, I don't feel like a live grenade, and I'm less irritable. I have gained about 5 lbs, and if this isn't temporary, I'll have to stop the drug. I have body dysmorphia, so weight gain is not tolerable for me. Finally, I have had a few dizzy spells on this drug if I don't eat enough. I'm happy so far, and hope I can stay around this dose so I don't have cardiac side effects when I end up stopping. There goes my anxiety again!"

• Pet...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 30, 2023

"I used to suffer from social anxiety, especially when I haven’t seen someone for years. My face would contort, I’d get flush red. It was really embarrassing. Even the buildup of meeting someone or attending an event was horrible. I did some research and found this drug, propranolol, was extremely helpful for people that suffered from social anxiety. Man, what a miracle drug this is. The best part about it is you don’t get drowsy, and it takes away all the jitters and facial contortions. Now, when something comes, I take 40 milligrams, and I’m good to go."

• Sar...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 9, 2017

"I used to shake, get nauseous, dry mouthed, and blush terribly when I had to give presentations. This medication got me through college. Eventually, I didn't need them anymore for presentations. Still take one before an interview, though! Doesn't cure nervousness, but removes the symptoms! Love it!"

• She...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 28, 2016

"I've suffered with anxiety all my life due to a turbulent childhood. In recent years I have gradually become a lot worse, to the point that I was self-harming and I overdosed on Prozac when I was nineteen. I'm in my late thirties now and it's reared its ugly head again; it took over me and my life about two years ago. I began to dread going out; traffic stresses me, as do people. Laughter makes me feel scared; it impacted my sleep and my job, which consequently I've had to give up. I simply wasn't coping. Recently I've been put on 80 mg of propranolol and my word! I feel so calm! I'm so relieved! It's a brilliant medication!"

• cas...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 7, 2019

"I typically take propranolol as soon as I can feel a panic attack coming on, or if I'm feeling really on edge. It helps to get rid of my chest pain that comes with my panic attacks, along with shortness of breath. Overall, it gets me to a place where I am able to calm myself down without being worried about my physical symptoms."

• Rob...
• July 3, 2021

"I have used propranolol for a month for anxiety, 10 mg 4x daily, but all it did was lower my heart rate, furthermore, my anxiety worsened much more with added panic attacks and tearfulness around 3 hours later after taking it. Also, blood pressure was uncontrolled. Nausea, tiredness, tension headache, and insomnia. It took almost a week to clear this out from the system. So, no, it doesn't help me with anxiety or blood pressure."

• Bla...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 24, 2018

"After 14 years of battling with horrendous physical anxiety, social, work, etc., which consisted of my neck and face being brought to hot blood red from this and me looking like a complete idiot (as if there’s something wrong with me), I made an appointment at the doctor's. I was prescribed 40 mg 3 times a day. All that anxiety and redness in my neck and face has gone, my cheeks are actually cool, I feel calm, finally! After all the comments from others about my appearance, running away from social situations, and declining invitations for social events, etc., it’s as if it is over. I have only been taking it for a couple of days but it worked instantly, let’s pray this carries on. For anybody else in my previous situation, I recommend a strong daily dose of this!"

• Lol...
• October 6, 2019

"I was having bad anxiety attacks 2 or 3 times a week. I take propranolol 2 times a day, 40 mg each. I have to say I feel great on them. I was a little tired at first, but that soon went away. I am happy on them, but I will be scared when the doctor tries to wean me off them. I have been taking them since mid-July."

• KTF...
• November 4, 2016

"I was suffering from crippling anxiety with panic attacks. I had one whilst driving, which forced me to address the issue and see my doctor. Within three days of taking propranolol, I feel better than the usual me before the panic attacks and anxiety. What a wonderful thing. No side effects apart from the fact that I had one glass of wine with supper and felt as if I had had ten!"

• Bbg...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 25, 2019

"I was prescribed propranolol for panic attacks, and it works really well for me. I take it as soon as I feel a panic attack coming on, and it, along with other grounding techniques, seems to be the perfect mix for my panic attacks."

• Wen...
• May 11, 2017

"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 :)"

• Msm...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 11, 2019

"I have been taking this drug for 6 days now, 10 mg twice a day. Today is the last day I will be taking it. It was prescribed by my psychiatrist for my anxiety and panic attacks, to help ease the physical symptoms. When we discussed it, it sounded great, but unfortunately I don’t feel that it’s helping me. Since I’ve been taking it, I feel worse than I have in almost 2 years. Dizziness, weakness, no appetite, trouble sleeping, no sex drive, and my anxiety feels higher than before I started taking it. I’m not sure it’s helped the physical symptoms at all, since I’ve had multiple panic attacks since I’ve been taking it. I also felt extremely depressed for a few days shortly after I started taking Propranolol. I talked with my psychiatrist and was advised it would be safe to stop taking it, thank God, because I feel awful. I’m sure it does wonders for some people, but not for me."

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

"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."

• Aco...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 2, 2018

"I've been on Xanax for the last 3 years following a bout with Serotonin Syndrome due to taking St. John's Wort. I've tried Paxil, Celexa, and Trazodone, which landed me in the hospital with tachycardia and feeling much worse than when I started. My doctor weaned me off all meds and has had me on Xanax for anxiety (which I didn't have before the Serotonin Syndrome), and I still have anxiety on a daily basis, along with rapid heart rate. I started seeing a new doctor recently, and she suggested Propranolol for my heart and said it would also help my anxiety. After much debate, I decided I had to try something, especially since I now refuse to take any kind of SSRIs. So, I asked for the lowest dose, 10 mg twice a day, started with 5 mg at first, and I'm still working my way up. I've been on this medication for a week now, and I feel so much more calm, my heart rate is now in the 80's opposed to the 120's, and I don't feel the need to take as much Xanax as before. Glad I gave this drug a try!"

• Ste...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 22, 2019

"I have anxiety, and it gets really bad when I’m in social situations, such as going to the market, dinner with friends, etc. Having been prescribed propranolol, I’ve found that 40-60 mg is very helpful. It keeps me calm. I have much less tension around my jaw and less tension inside. I also appear much more calm when in such situations. I use the liquid form of propranolol."

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

"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."

• coo...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 3, 2019

"I have tried several different medications to get rid of the overwhelming amounts of social anxiety I get nearly every day. At first, I was a little skeptical about starting a new medication for anxiety, especially because it's not specifically made for anxiety. After realizing how dumb and out of it Xanax made me, I gave it a try. Propranolol has definitely helped me overcome the day-to-day fears that would usually cause me to have anxiety. It takes about 5 minutes for it to work, and I immediately feel relieved. I only take a 20 mg tablet (immediate release) as I feel my anxiety creeping up, and the anxiety is gone for the rest of the day. I've also recently taken it for migraines, and it also helps get rid of them. Honestly, I would recommend trying it to see how it works for you. If you have good pharmacy insurance, it's really not expensive."

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

"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."

• Bil...
• December 15, 2019

"I hate presenting, and my voice cracks, and my heart beats very quickly while doing so. With this drug propranolol, I still feel nervous, but the symptoms of nervousness aren’t there (no fast heartbeat, no voice cracking, no body shaking, etc.). I do notice, though, I sweat like crazy when I take this, but my thinking is more smooth and not all over the place. For example, I feel I think more clearly under pressure with this. I also get an upset stomach after taking this. Overall, propranolol is very good."

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

"There is an easy fix to anxiety, and it’s called benzodiazepines, e.g., diazepam, barely any side effects 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 thought 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."

• gmc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 8, 2017

"I have been suffering with this anxiety problem for years, and it was starting to interfere with my life. I am a confident person socially, but my fear of presentations was huge, and my voice would tremble to the extent where it sounded like I was full-on crying. I researched medication for this fear and found propranolol. My doctor prescribed me 80 mg of Half Inderal (propranolol), and despite what some say, he was not hesitant about giving me a prescription and said he regularly gives it to musicians/public speakers, etc. It has worked wonders for me, I no longer embarrass myself and now feel happy and confident. You may still feel nervy, but the adrenaline does not kick in. I have not suffered any symptoms and only take it seldomly."