Propranolol and Sweating: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Som...
• May 8, 2014

For Performance Anxiety "Having had panic attacks for decades when doing presentations, interviews, standing in line at the grocery shop, taking care of bank errands, sitting in meetings, talking on the phone... and on it goes... propranolol has really helped a lot. I still get the dooming feelings before the attacks, and I'm still sweating, but I'm not going completely blank or shaking until I fall out of my chair. Actually, when it's my turn, I'm pretty cool besides the sweating, but that's not a big issue for me."

• JDC...
• February 17, 2020

For Performance Anxiety "This drug is a miracle drug for those experiencing intense physical signs of anxiety. Wish I had known about this med earlier!!!! Leaves the sweating, tremors, and heart-racing/tachycardia to a bare minimum. I can think more clearly because those physical side effects are no longer in my way... I used to wake up several times per night with my heart racing. And if I was in an anxiety-provoking situation, my hands would shake to the point that it was noticeable for others to see, and that caused even more anxiety and trembling. With this drug, I feel more normalized and can keep these symptoms from overtaking my life. I only take this med when necessary, as it does cause symptoms of acid reflux, which can be very uncomfortable."

• For...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 6, 2022

For Performance Anxiety "To keep it short, this drug saved my life and academic career! After recovering from an addiction problem I had, I developed intense anxiety and eventually performance and social anxiety. I couldn't give presentations anymore in my graduate school classes, I wasn't able to conduct interviews for internships, and I stopped attending most social events. Although this drug only focuses on the physical symptoms and not the psychological ones, it's enough to get you back on your feet, knowing that you will not experience the rapid heart rate increases, shaky voice, and sweating will by itself make you more confident and literally decrease the psychological symptoms!"

• mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 7, 2022

For Anxiety "I experienced a really bad panic attack, which I believed I was dying, and after this, I kept experiencing the same sort of panic attacks. My doctor prescribed me 40 mg of propranolol to help deal with the awful side effects that came from this: shaking, high heart rate, and sweating. At first, it helped greatly with reducing my heart rate, and I was so thankful. About two weeks later, I was the worst I had ever been. This medication will lower your blood pressure, this I was never told. I have had a “normal” low blood pressure my entire life. I started experiencing an abnormal heart rate, which made my anxiety worse. My breathing felt altered, and I found it so hard to sleep. I also have the worst diarrhea ever. I am afraid of this tablet, I have to now get weaned off it because they started me at 40 mg, and if I stop suddenly, it might mess my heart up even more. I dread bedtime now and the side effect of these tablets, it had made me more anxious than ever."

• Fin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 15, 2016

For Performance Anxiety "I had pretty severe performance anxiety literally since primary school. This held me back my whole adult life as I did not pursue opportunities for fear of drawing attention to myself, being put on the spot and required to speak. How amazing that I can write this in past tense now! After being utterly sick of my anxiety affecting my life like this, and in preparation for a talk I'd dreaded for 5 months, I got propranolol 40 mg from my doctor. Propranolol was massively effective for me - NO blotchy red upper body, heart pounding, stomach cramps, sweating, gasping breath, and voice tremors! How liberating to speak and be myself without my body/adrenaline sabotaging me! I actually enjoyed giving my talk and felt calm throughout. Thrilled!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 31, 2019

For Performance Anxiety "Well, what can I say? It’s all true. I’ve read all the posts, and I must say that I agree with those who find propranolol effective. It just works! I mean, I’m so shocked how all my symptoms disappeared. No shaky hands, no rapid heartbeat, no sweating, no anxiety other than the anxiety from not knowing whether it would work. I literally walked to the mic in front of hundreds of people, said my speech, which I prepared diligently, realized I had no symptoms (noted above), smiled, and delivered it flawlessly. I’m so happy. This is a life changer. The sky is the limit now. Thanks, propranolol.....you’re the best."

• Chl...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 25, 2018

For Anxiety "I don't recommend this to anyone who has low blood pressure. Mine is very low, and my doctor was hesitant to give me propranolol but eventually agreed to let me try it. I was told to only take it for performance anxiety or on days when my anxiety is particularly bad, but the few times I have taken it, I have experienced awful side effects. Within 45 minutes of taking the pill, I begin to sweat profusely, I can feel that my heart rate has slowed down, but the beats start to feel irregular, and I get chest and stomach pains. A few hours after taking the pill, I feel so weak and light-headed I can barely form sentences or walk, and I feel disoriented and confused. So if you have low blood pressure or low iron levels like I do, I strongly advise you to try something else!"

• MrD...
• August 13, 2016

For Anxiety "For the last several months, I was having what you call 'blushing attacks' at work. Uncontrollable intense blushing when I had to socialize with several people at one time. However, after my doctor prescribed this drug to me, I took 10 mg today before my shift, and just like that, there was nothing. I felt nervous sometimes, but my body just remained in total control with no sweating or embarrassing red face. I would have taken 15 mg on further thought, but it basically did the trick. I didn't really feel drowsy or anything, just way more rational in thought and more or less laid back, and less stressed at the end of my shift."

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 23, 2021

For Performance Anxiety "I’m generally a very confident person, I do well in groups, and nobody would guess that I suffer from performance anxiety. I actually like talking! I think I’m good at it. However, for some unknown reason, when I stand in front of an audience to speak, I turn to absolute jelly. The standard symptoms: heart palpitations, sweating, shaky voice, etc. What’s crazy is I won’t be remotely nervous before, and I hope the symptoms won’t kick in, but every time they do! I’ve been taking this drug for about a year now, and it’s amazing. I just take a few pills half an hour before, and I have basically no symptoms! I feel sorry for anyone suffering who isn’t aware of this treatment."

• Mel...
• February 23, 2016

For Performance Anxiety "I took 1 and a quarter of a 10 mg propranolol an hour before my speech and gave a 1.5 hour speech with no issues. I'm 5'1", 125 lbs. I normally have a high heart rate, sweat, and have trouble breathing during speeches or interviews. This is a miracle drug that eliminated my performance anxiety. I will definitely start taking this before any presentations in the future."

• Pro...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 2, 2016

For Performance Anxiety "I eventually developed anxiety when it came to big meetings. I'm a social person, so I'm not sure where or how this developed; though I can say I've always dreaded getting up in front of the class in high school and college. Symptoms would be extremely fast heartbeat, sweating, and noticeable voice tremble. Propranolol absolved 95% of these symptoms to where I could actively participate again in the meetings without the threat of embarrassing myself. I only took it when needed, not every day. I also recommend Lexapro as a general anxiety reducer; I'm on a small 10 mg dose of it, and between the two, they have completely turned around my life. Hope this info helps someone suffering as I was; this site got me the info to cure my anxiety."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 10, 2022

For Performance Anxiety "Like most others have commented, propranolol has saved me. When public speaking, I'd shake, sweat, feel weak, have tunnel vision, and borderline pass out. I'd also feel sick days/weeks before the presentation. I even felt sick getting called on in class or having to introduce myself. I dropped so many classes throughout college due to presentation requirements and knew I would have to face them at some point. I read about beta-blockers (propranolol specifically) and got a prescription (which wasn't hard to do). When taking them for my first presentation, it was a world of difference. Literally, all of my symptoms had gone away and I could actually speak coherently without these anxious feelings shutting down my body. I tell everyone about this who deals with this struggle. I usually take 20 mg about 1.5 hours before and another 10 mg about 45 mins before a presentation/scenario where I'll have to speak."

• kaa...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 23, 2019

For Performance Anxiety "I take Propranolol on an as-needed basis, so only when I have something like a presentation or job interview. I used to get very shaky and sweaty hands, rapid heartbeat, and a very shaky voice. I now take 20 mg of Propranolol 30 mins to an hour before the event and I am a-okay! It's amazing. Of course, there is still mental anxiety, but it is not manifesting physically in the body, so I am much more confident. I don't have the added anxiety of worrying that everyone can see how nervous I am. This was a lifesaver in college and helped me out tremendously. Would highly recommend talking to your doctor if you suffer from this kind of anxiety. After taking this pill and doing many presentations in college, I can now do presentations without it (smaller ones anyway). It is truly a game changer."

• mem...
• November 26, 2016

For Performance Anxiety "I am a corporate recruiter for a large company and have over 10 years of experience. Somehow I was able to fly under the radar in my early career and avoid presentations as much as possible. Now that my salary has increased with experience, my employer obviously wants to see where I can add value to the team. He has asked me to present on some topics, as well as lead our team meetings. People think that I am this confident, outgoing, funny individual. But deep down, I have a paralyzing fear of being put into the spotlight or speaking in public. I experience the typical stuttering, shaky voice, increased heartbeat, sweaty palms. I obviously need my job, so my doctor prescribed me 10 mg. I will come back later to tell you how it worked out."

• Har...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 17, 2021

For Performance Anxiety "I am a musician (classical trombonist), and I regularly perform in high-pressure events in front of a live audience. Nothing is more stressful than waking up the morning of a performance of a trombone concerto and feeling sick, sweaty, nervous, and not having my face muscles work correctly. I take 10 mg the morning of, and 20 mg an hour prior to the performance. Playing trombone concertos or jazz solos is now a stress-free, enjoyable experience. I wouldn't have a career without it."

• G-M...
• February 6, 2019

For Performance Anxiety "For years, my anxiety and public speaking fears have hindered my ability to perform at work and school. My face would get sweaty and red, my heart would beat out of my chest, my voice was shaky, and I couldn't stand still. Not to mention the awkwardness I felt because I felt like everyone around me knew I was a wreck. I can function perfectly at home and with friends, and then I'm a completely different person when I'm nervous. I also had this demoralizing feeling that I failed at work and there was nothing I could do. So I went to my doctor a few weeks ago, and he recommended propranolol, and it changed my life in the best possible way. I tried it, and let me tell you, it worked! It didn't take away all of the mental anxiety, but for the first time in my career, I feel like it wasn't weighed down by my anxiety. My mental clarity improved, and the physical symptoms completely went away, and for the first time, I feel like I am confident at work, which is incredibly liberating. Boom!"

• Mag...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 1, 2016

For Performance Anxiety "This drug saved me today! Always had insane anxiety over public speaking... Today, I gave a presentation to 100 physicians.... My heart was racing and palms were sweating as I stepped onto the stage.... 10 seconds into my presentation, all nerves faded away and I rocked it! I was totally in control of my breathing and speaking pace. Received applause at the end, not to mention compliments from my colleagues who never heard me present. I was EXTREMELY nervous and might have overdosed slightly as I took 120 mg... During the 4 hours before my presentation, I was experiencing serious anxiety about the speech and drug not working.... But boy, did it work! This treatment really works!"

• NSa...
• September 14, 2019

For Performance Anxiety "Been afraid of public speaking (even small group discussions) since I was a teenager! A friend who is in med school recommended this to me. Obviously, I was quite skeptical. Decided to give it a try. I’m the type that will get the typical flight/fight symptoms (tachycardia, tachypnea, sweats, etc.). Doc prescribed me 10 mg tablets. So, it takes a bit of trial and error to find your dosage for optimal performance and minimal to no side effects. Initially, I took a high dose as I wanted to err on the side of more effect than not, so I took 40 mg in a 1 hr window. Still worked but had a pretty bad h/a and drowsiness after. With a little trial and error, I have found the best dose to be 20 mg 1.5 hr prior and another 20 mg 30-45 minutes prior to speaking. This has been the perfect dose for me. I feel absolutely calm and have zero side effects."

• Chi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 24, 2019

For Performance Anxiety "For so long, I was suffering alone. I am 30 years old, and 5 months ago, I did not know there was such a thing as performance anxiety. The word stage fright was always a myth to even me. Someone who would have an increased heart rate, shake, have a funny voice, and start sweating just wanting to run from a presentation. My anxiety was so severe. I have been taking only 20 mg one hour before known presentations, and it works. Today, I was caught off guard and told to introduce myself 3 hours after taking my 20 mg pill, and I was still able to get through it with no physical symptoms. So grateful for this and the opportunity to be successful in my career."

• Wis...
• September 25, 2018

For Performance Anxiety "60-year-old male, 225 lbs, fear of public speaking since first terrible experience in 7th grade, countless public speaking challenges and traumatic events over my life and career. I’ve lost track of how many public speaking requests I’ve excused myself from. Managed everything else in my career splendidly. Found propranolol. Spoke in front of 500 people last week without even a tremor. Years of mental pain and suffering gone with 50 mg dose: 1 Xanax 3 hours before, 20 mg beta 2 hours before, 20 mg beta 1 hour before, 10 mg beta 30 minutes before. Maybe overkill, but who cares - it worked. Only side effect I noticed - a little bit of sweating, but I was in a jacket and tie, so maybe it was just a little warm. It’s actually criminal that more people suffering from public speaking anxiety don’t know about this. I will not be shy about sharing this with everyone I know and even people that work for me who I can see struggle with similar issues."

• dh1...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 11, 2017

For Performance Anxiety "It's a miracle! I've been struggling with performance anxiety since high school, and it has interfered with my life greatly. I actually enjoy the thought of public speaking, but I fear my own anxiety! Anytime I would speak in front of a crowd, I would automatically go into a state with a pounding heartbeat, sweaty and shaky hands, and a shaky voice. It was visibly uncomfortable to watch. I took 20 mg of propranolol 4 hours before a speech I had to do for work, and 20 mg more an hour before, and poof! All symptoms of anxiety were gone. I was still a little nervous right before the speech naturally, but once I got up there, it went so smoothly. No tremors, no fast talking, no pounding heartbeat. I truly recommend this."

• A-r...
• September 24, 2017

For Performance Anxiety "This drug does work. Period. It will eliminate the shaky voice, tremors, and sweating, and as a bonus, will make you feel more confident and allow you to focus on the topic or task at hand, not on yourself. It is a magic pill, which good results were tested over and over by hundreds of thousands of people (professional actors, musicians, business speakers), and it always works!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 12, 2017

For Performance Anxiety "I have a very limited space here, so I'll make it simple. I get full-blown panic attacks while public speaking (racing heart, irregular breathing, sweating, brain gets scrambled, and lastly, throat closes). These would cause me to sit down in the middle of a talk, and it is the most embarrassing feeling I have ever felt. Well, I have taken Propranolol twice now for two different talks, and I cannot believe how well it worked, I could literally cry! I take 40 mg at least an hour in advance, and when the moment comes and you're expecting that rush of adrenaline, boom, nothing happens. It's absolutely amazing. If you suffer from this fear of public speaking or full-blown panic attacks, please, please, please try this!!"

• Unk...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 12, 2019

For Performance Anxiety "Propranolol is a miracle. I suffered from performance anxiety so much. I just ran away from any presentations, debates, IELTS speaking test, and others. I get terrified since every time I stand and talk. I got those shakes, especially my voice was trembling and disappearing, and I was sweating so much. Last week, my college adviser chose me to present in front of people, and I just got terrified as always. So I searched up on the net and found this (life saver). I thought to myself, let's give it a try. I took 40mg 45 minutes before the presentation. So once my presentation started, I felt the anxiety, but when I just said the first word... my voice was steady and loud, and I could think well. I felt huge confidence and started to speak more and more without stopping. And I got people clapping after I had done my presentation, and yeah, this medicine is my new friend"

• Jdb...
• September 22, 2016

For Performance Anxiety "This pill has made my school life so much easier. I would do anything I can to get out of a presentation in class before. I would talk to the teachers and try to get an alternate assignment, but then I didn't want others to wonder why I was the only person to not do the presentation. I have severe anxiety, and before presentations, I would get clammy, turn red all over my face and chest, my stomach would turn so much to the point where I'd almost throw up. And this would happen the second I'd find out that I had to do a presentation in class, whether it be in 5 months from then or the next day. I would try to drop the class sometimes. My doctor introduced me to propranolol. I recommend this to anyone. I can now speak without voice tremors."