Propranolol and Tremors: What Users Say (Page 2)

• The...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 21, 2016

For Performance Anxiety "Thanks to all the reviews on this site, I went out and got a propranolol prescription. Have always had crushing anxiety any time I felt I was being evaluated. Shaky voice, unable to breathe or speak freely, the works. Had to present my work to 8 executives of a major potential client today, to do with a contract that could turn into millions of dollars for our little company. No pressure. Have been dreading it for weeks. Took 60 mg an hour before. It's strange because the usual internal panic I've become so accustomed to just never came. I could have been chatting to my mum, I was that relaxed. It went so well that afterward, when on my own, I nearly cried out of sheer elation that I had found a solution. 31-year-old male."

• Car...
• December 11, 2015

For Performance Anxiety "I thought I was going to have to drop out of college because I was completely unable to do any kind of presentation in front of the class. I actually am very social and have no other kind of anxiety, but when it came time for me to do a presentation, I couldn't talk, my hands were shaking, my heart was going to race out of my chest, and I was sweating heavily. I literally ran out of the classroom and stayed in the bathroom the whole time. I tried again and again and failed each time I tried to present. The anxiety was awful. I went to my PCP and asked her about propranolol (I'd been researching possible meds) and she had no problem prescribing it. I've had two presentations this week and I did them like a boss! This is a wonder drug!"

• iy1...
• May 5, 2017

For Anxiety "I was prescribed Propranolol 80 mg for anxiety while driving. I was so scared to drive! My mouth would go dry (my mouth would stop producing saliva-seriously!), I would sweat under my arms profusely, my legs would feel like jelly after stepping out of the car, and my feet would twitch as I was so nervous! I take one 80 mg tablet before driving (I sometimes take two if I'm feeling very anxious). I resumed driving today, and it was a much better experience! I didn't sweat at all, I don't feel scared, my legs don't feel like jelly, my mouth still goes dry, but it's not a huge problem like it was-as I could not produce saliva at all as I was so nervous! Lastly, I do not twitch at all! I do not have any side effects, such as nightmares."

• Tru...
• February 23, 2013

For Performance Anxiety "I have battled with public speaking for 18 years and would get nervous about a speech even if it was months away. It ended the second I took propranolol. I take 20-40 mg 1 hour prior to any public speaking event, and I am completely calm. No racing heartbeat prior to standing up, no shaky voice, no trembling hands, no more anxiety attacks, etc. I can't believe I've spent 18 years trying every technique on the market, herbs, physical training, etc., to finally realize this one medicine would instantly cure me. I was prescribed this by a psychiatrist after I lost all hope, and this has no doubt changed my life and career overnight. I went from a regular engineer to running a division of 200 people now with zero fear of speaking to them."

• Tru...
• February 23, 2013

For Performance Anxiety "I have battled with public speaking for 18 years and would get nervous about a speech even if it was months away. It ended the second I took propranolol. I take 20-40 mg 1 hour prior to any public speaking event, and I am completely calm. No racing heartbeat prior to standing up, no shaky voice, no trembling hands, no more anxiety attacks, etc. I can't believe I've spent 18 years trying every technique on the market, herbs, physical training, etc., to finally realize this one medicine would instantly cure me. I was prescribed this by a psychiatrist after I lost all hope, and this has no doubt changed my life and career overnight. I went from a regular engineer to running a division of 200 people now with zero fear of speaking to them."

• Lia...
• July 2, 2015

For Performance Anxiety "I have had a fear of speaking in front of groups for as far back as I can remember. I dreaded the days when I was assigned a presentation to give in front of my classmates. I tried MANY things to overcome my fear (i.e., hypnosis, practice/repetition, etc.), yet nothing seemed to calm my nerves. Oftentimes in college, I would choose to receive F's on assignments because it involved giving presentations. My voice would shake, I would get body tremors, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, and mentally freeze. One day, I went to see a doctor, and she prescribed me propranolol. Although I doubted it would work, I took a 20 mg dose before a presentation and I couldn't believe the outcome. No more anxious symptoms! So glad I discovered it!"

• med...
• February 6, 2025

For Performance Anxiety "I'm usually a shy person, and I get very nervous in social events, which shows on my face and body through shaking, redness, and other symptoms. Yesterday was my brother's wedding, and I had to greet and welcome everyone, which I had been anxious and fearful about for months. I tried many supplements for anxiety, but they didn't work. However, yesterday I tried 60 mg of propranolol, divided into three doses of 20 mg with around 15 minutes between each dose. It actually worked! Many people, even those close to me, were surprised by my confidence. It's the best feeling to be happy with yourself. Thank you, propranolol! (Consulting a doctor is mandatory to determine your dosage; never take anything without medical advice)."

• Luc...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 21, 2015

For Anxiety "I used to take 10 mg before public speaking/presentations in school and shakiness when performing certain medical tasks at work. I have high blood pressure, anxiety, and shakiness during certain presentation tasks. My doctor was concerned about my blood pressure sometimes being 158/90, usually when I knew it was going to be taken. After discussing with her, I'm now taking 60 mg SR, it keeps me stable without the peaks and crashes. I feel a little more energy physically because the fight or flight responses I felt were exhausting my body, although just not much will to get up and at it, and it does make me feel a little lazy/apathetic/foggy, but my doctor said it's still okay to drink coffee. And I feel not as irritable with my boyfriend."

• NRL...
• January 19, 2016

For Anxiety "For the past few weeks, I have been having shaky hands and anxiety during work. This isn't good considering I'm in the dental field. I have no idea what brought on the anxiety since I have been doing this job for over 10 years. It was getting to the point that I feared going to work the next day. I went in and spoke with my GP about this and how I didn't want to take anti-anxiety medication, but I wanted something that would stop my fast heartbeat and shaky hands. She prescribed me propranolol for the days I worked. Well, I breezed through the first day, no problem. I took 30 mg in the AM and did 10 mg 7 hours later. Tomorrow, I'm just going to do 20 mg in the AM to see if it's strong enough. This is the miracle drug."

• gen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 16, 2017

For Performance Anxiety "I am a 44-year-old female that has dealt with fear of public speaking all my life. I've recently joined an organization where the ability to public speak is a career necessity. I've tried taking Xanax during public speaking engagements. While it would calm me down slightly, it wasn't able to control the adrenaline-induced autonomic responses, such as a shaky voice. Today I took 80 mg of propranolol spaced between 90 minutes to 30 minutes before my presentation and 2 0.5 mg doses of Alprazolam in that 90 minute to 30 minute window before my presentation. I was nervous entering the presentation. As soon as I spoke, no sign of anxiety or shaky voice was evident. I was joking and very natural on stage. I am so grateful for these drugs."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 4, 2022

For Performance Anxiety "I am absolutely stunned! I never thought I’d see the day where I don’t have a panic attack while presenting. Propranolol is a godsend for people with performance anxiety. Gave a 5-minute speech without my voice, legs, and arms trembling. Took 40 mg an hour before, which is double my recommended dose (bad idea). I thought I would face the biggest fear of public speaking that no medication can help. Glad I’m wrong. Definitely recommend!"

• Gab...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 13, 2017

For Performance Anxiety "This medicine really works. As I commented below, I have struggled with panic attacks/anxiety that sometimes sets in when I am about to start presenting/speak in front of many people for 25 years (I am now 43). The strange thing is that sometimes it does not happen. I can't control under which presentation the body launches the full attack. Today I had another presentation for 35 people. I prepared very well. Took 60 mg propranolol 1 hour before. I had no heart racing, none of my usual shaky voice, no choking, etc. The med blocks it, actually. It WORKS. I can present calm as a normal person. I also noticed that I have almost no anxiety in the days before presentations compared to before when I didn't use propranolol as I know I'm going to be fine. I'm now not anxious."

• Hea...
• September 8, 2015

For Performance Anxiety "As a high schooler who has had bad anxiety since middle school, Propranolol is my savior. I get a red face, shaky hands and legs, weak voice, extremely dry throat, sweaty, and fast heartbeat when I have to read or present anything in front of one or more people. I even sometimes get those when just talking to people who I don't know. I took a Propranolol pill on the first day of school when I knew I would be very anxious and talking to many new people. It was a miracle. I was confident and had no trouble talking. Since then, I have also tried it for presentations, and I delivered a speech for the first time without embarrassing myself with visible and extreme nervous symptoms. I could actually talk without swallowing every 2 seconds. I love it."

• Hea...
• September 8, 2015

For Performance Anxiety "As a high schooler who has had bad anxiety since middle school, Propranolol is my savior. I get a red face, shaky hands and legs, weak voice, extremely dry throat, sweaty, and fast heartbeat when I have to read or present anything in front of one or more people. I even sometimes get those when just talking to people who I don't know. I took a Propranolol pill on the first day of school when I knew I would be very anxious and talking to many new people. It was a miracle. I was confident and had no trouble talking. Since then, I have also tried it for presentations, and I delivered a speech for the first time without embarrassing myself with visible and extreme nervous symptoms. I could actually talk without swallowing every 2 seconds. I love it."

• Cle...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 27, 2019

For Performance Anxiety "Never posted a review on anything before, but felt moved to with propranolol. I never had a problem with presentations until a bad experience last year, and since then I had completely lost my confidence. Not a good thing in the role I am in. I got a prescription from my doctor, and it really has transformed everything. I have only ever used it when giving a presentation-I take 40 mg (Inderal) an hour to 45 minutes before the presentation, and it works within 5 minutes. You're calm and controlled. Your brain tries to get your adrenaline going and heart pumping, and your body just refuses to. It creates a positive feedback loop, almost as if your body tells your brain, 'Look, there's absolutely NOTHING to worry about'-your brain relaxes, and off you go-no shaking, trembling, sweating, or shaky voice. It's difficult to put into words how grateful I am for propranolol, and whilst my aim is not to have to use it, it's there if I need it."

• Cle...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 27, 2019

For Performance Anxiety "Never posted a review on anything before, but felt moved to with propranolol. I never had a problem with presentations until a bad experience last year, and since then I had completely lost my confidence. Not a good thing in the role I am in. I got a prescription from my doctor, and it really has transformed everything. I have only ever used it when giving a presentation-I take 40 mg (Inderal) an hour to 45 minutes before the presentation, and it works within 5 minutes. You're calm and controlled. Your brain tries to get your adrenaline going and heart pumping, and your body just refuses to. It creates a positive feedback loop, almost as if your body tells your brain, 'Look, there's absolutely NOTHING to worry about'-your brain relaxes, and off you go-no shaking, trembling, sweating, or shaky voice. It's difficult to put into words how grateful I am for propranolol, and whilst my aim is not to have to use it, it's there if I need it."

• Cle...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 27, 2019

For Performance Anxiety "Never posted a review on anything before, but felt moved to with propranolol. I never had a problem with presentations until a bad experience last year, and since then I had completely lost my confidence. Not a good thing in the role I am in. I got a prescription from my doctor, and it really has transformed everything. I have only ever used it when giving a presentation-I take 40 mg (Inderal) an hour to 45 minutes before the presentation, and it works within 5 minutes. You're calm and controlled. Your brain tries to get your adrenaline going and heart pumping, and your body just refuses to. It creates a positive feedback loop, almost as if your body tells your brain, 'Look, there's absolutely NOTHING to worry about'-your brain relaxes, and off you go-no shaking, trembling, sweating, or shaky voice. It's difficult to put into words how grateful I am for propranolol, and whilst my aim is not to have to use it, it's there if I need it."

• Sea...
• September 2, 2019

For Performance Anxiety "I have always suffered from a fear of public speaking and had extreme flight/fight symptoms when I had to present to even a small group. This would see me sweating, blushing, shaking so much I couldn’t hold my papers or drink a glass of water, my voice trembling or cracking, and a desperate urge to run from the room. The patronizing attitude from people who do not have this debilitating issue and tell you, ‘don’t be nervous’ or ‘just practice, take deep breaths and be confident,’ was so unhelpful. I went to my doctor and prescribed 40 mg and tried this before my first job interview in twenty years. I was still naturally nervous and not sure if tablets would work. However, once I started my presentation, I could talk clearly, no shaking, lots of eye contact. I simply exuded more and more confidence the more I spoke, and I smashed the interview. My only regret is I waited 25 years."

• Sea...
• September 2, 2019

For Performance Anxiety "I have always suffered from a fear of public speaking and had extreme flight/fight symptoms when I had to present to even a small group. This would see me sweating, blushing, shaking so much I couldn’t hold my papers or drink a glass of water, my voice trembling or cracking, and a desperate urge to run from the room. The patronizing attitude from people who do not have this debilitating issue and tell you, ‘don’t be nervous’ or ‘just practice, take deep breaths and be confident,’ was so unhelpful. I went to my doctor and prescribed 40 mg and tried this before my first job interview in twenty years. I was still naturally nervous and not sure if tablets would work. However, once I started my presentation, I could talk clearly, no shaking, lots of eye contact. I simply exuded more and more confidence the more I spoke, and I smashed the interview. My only regret is I waited 25 years."

• Nin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 22, 2016

For Anxiety "I was given Propranolol for heart palpitations. It was ongoing for a few days due to anxiety and stress. I was given 10 mg to be taken twice a day and three times a day for 3 days. I did not react well to this medication. Day two, I started to feel drunk and in another world. My eyesight was not right. I was unable to eat, I couldn't sleep. It caused severe panic, shaking, and sweating. I stopped taking it after day 4. Stopping this medication suddenly can be unsafe for people with heart issues, but I had to stop taking it due to the side effects. It caused me horrible withdrawal even after 4 days of taking it, I was even more sick after I had stopped. It's now day 6 after stopping, and I'm almost back to normal. I do not recommend this product."

• Adm...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 3, 2017

For Anxiety "I was prescribed this drug for performance anxiety, and I have been extremely pleased. I take it an hour before a presentation or important meeting, and it completely helps me function and perform normally. I’m still nervous, but it’s not debilitating, and the symptoms like rapid heartbeat, shaky voice, shaky hands, and flushed face are GONE. The doctor that prescribed this made a great point, he said, “this won’t take away all of your nerves, but you never want to lose that completely anyway. A healthy level of nervousness keeps you sharp, and the day you lose all nerve, it’s over.”"

• Adm...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 3, 2017

For Anxiety "I was prescribed this drug for performance anxiety, and I have been extremely pleased. I take it an hour before a presentation or important meeting, and it completely helps me function and perform normally. I’m still nervous, but it’s not debilitating, and the symptoms like rapid heartbeat, shaky voice, shaky hands, and flushed face are GONE. The doctor that prescribed this made a great point, he said, “this won’t take away all of your nerves, but you never want to lose that completely anyway. A healthy level of nervousness keeps you sharp, and the day you lose all nerve, it’s over.”"

• Ano...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 1, 2025

For Anxiety "I was put on propranolol after still experiencing severe physical anxiety (chest tightness/pain, nausea, shakiness, fast heartbeat), even on antidepressants. This med works so well for me that I take it scheduled 20 mg twice daily. I like that it's fast-acting because I can skip it when I want to, and it's not controlled, so I only have to refill it every 3 months. It's also old, so it's cheap. I spend maybe $20 for a 3-month refill."

• Bel...
• January 6, 2016

For Performance Anxiety "This drug really works for me. I have severe social anxiety, and every time I talk, even to a friend, I get anxious. I turn red, my voice trembles, and I could not make a sentence. I usually take it during presentations at school, and it is a wonderful drug. I take 20 mg an hour before the presentation. No more shaking, no voice trembling. I am now excited for another presentation because I can do it very well."

• 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."