Inderal and Drowsiness: What Users Say

• hig...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 3, 2020

For Benign Essential Tremor "Have had a tremor most of my life. Was diagnosed in my late teens and put on 60 mg Inderal LA. Immediate improvement, only real side effect has been a bit of drowsiness, so I always take it at night. I have tried the generics because Inderal has gotten so expensive, especially. The generics just don't work as well, it has to do with the bioavailability, which is part of what sets a brand-name drug apart from generics, even though they might share the same chemical name. Regardless, I have started buying from Canada. Only downside is that you have to buy a 90-day supply, but it costs the same as generic with a discount coupon. I turned 50 this past year, and it just doesn't work quite as well, but I knew it would happen. Considering whether or not to try Neurontin..."

• Rob...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 28, 2013

For Migraine Prevention "I was prescribed Inderal to help with primary orthostatic tremors. I did not get any relief with this medication for that condition. However, I discovered that whenever I stop taking Inderal, I end up with a migraine headache. I take 20 mg at bedtime. It makes me sleepy and gives me nightmares, which continue to this day. However, the side effects are tolerable and well worth putting up with to prevent getting migraines. I highly recommend this medication for preventing migraines."

• Anonymous
• October 4, 2011

For Migraine Prevention "Inderal has definitely helped with my migraine prevention. I started getting migraines when I was 13. Now, in my late 20s, I am finally migraine-free besides the odd one I get due to hormones or when really stressed out! I reduced to taking 40 mg in the morning rather than 40 mg morning and night and have found the migraines still stay away. The only side effects I've had were nightmares initially, that soon went away after a couple of months. I get very cold hands and feet, sometimes in warm weather, my feet are still cold! I also feel slightly more tired/sleepy, but it's worth it compared to the regular migraines I was experiencing beforehand."

• mon...
• March 29, 2016

For Migraine Prevention "I had migraines from age 10 to age 26 when my doctor prescribed Inderal 10 mg in the morning and evening. No migraines since. Now I am 72, whenever I feel there is a trigger, I swallow Inderal as well. Works great for migraines. It has terrible side effects too. I started getting nightmares after the first month of starting Inderal. To this day, the nightmares continue. I feel sleepy the whole day and gained weight, which went out of control. I can tolerate the side effects, but I'm happy no more migraines."