Propranolol and Tremors: What Users Say (Page 5)

• 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!"

• 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!"

• 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"

• Gra...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 2, 2018

For Performance Anxiety "I've never written a review like this before, but the others on here helped me, so... Performance anxiety had plagued me for years. I wouldn't sleep for weeks leading up to a presentation and would think about it constantly. I found ways to avoid public speaking in the past but got a new job that required me to present regularly. I actually ended up having a full-blown attack in front of my boss and others. Dizzy, couldn't find my words, shaking, etc. Had to walk out of the room humiliated. Propranolol was a miracle for me. Completely took away the panic symptoms. You will go up there anticipating that feeling to hit, and it simply never will. You'll feel calm. No racing heart or shaking voice. You'll be focused and confident. Try it!"

• Lai...
• August 14, 2016

For Performance Anxiety "I have always been fearful of public presentation and had a lot of nervous symptoms, but it was manageable, and I was on an antidepressant on and off. It wasn't until I got into the medical field that I started shaking in my class when I had to do blood draws in front of the entire class, and my reaction really surprised me. My PCP, thankfully, rx'd me propranolol 10 mg, which I took before blood draws and presentations, and it completely took away shaking, blushing, and lump in throat. Now I'm working in the medical field, and I have to take it every day because my work is fast-paced, and I'm not sure when an anxiety reaction will show up. I have to use it when training new people and when someone is teaching me a new task."

• Ano...
• January 8, 2019

For Performance Anxiety "Amazing. 1st experience: 20 mg 3 hours before, 20 mg 1 hour before, 10 mg half an hour before. Presented and absolutely no physical symptoms, I was amazed. At no point did I feel shaky. The presentation itself went badly, this drug does not excuse poor preparation. However, I was confident this would help me in my coming projects. 2nd experience (big presentation in front of class and head of schools, very high pressure): 40 mg at 7:00 am, 40 mg at 8 am, and 40 mg at 9:30 am with my presentation at 10:30. I had prepared for weeks and was confident. I said my first line, and oh my god, I just couldn't stop talking! It was amazing! I spoke loud, clear, and confidently. There was no adrenaline rush and no shaking, and my voice was perfect. What I was trying to share from these two experiences was that propranolol works amazingly. However, if you are unprepared, it is no miracle, but if you prepare and know your work, then trust me, you will be able to speak clearly without any physical symptoms."

• And...
• February 28, 2019

For Performance Anxiety "A few months ago, I had to make a best man's speech at my brother's wedding. Public speaking gives me the worst anxiety, hands shake, voice starts to tremble, and the sweat starts to pour. When I woke up in the morning, I took 40 mg, about 2-3 hours later, I took another 40 mg, and then another 40 mg 2 hours later, which was 30 minutes before my speech. Once my first words came out standing in front of 200 people, I realized my anxiety suddenly disappeared, almost to the point where I was excited to be up in front of everyone. After my speech was done, multiple people have told me that it was the best best man speech that they have ever witnessed. This came as a total surprise because I'm normally so nervous that I forget everything I am supposed to say. For the people that really want to know how this works, it's simple. It also gives you the ability to think about what you're saying before you say it rather than just rambling on. This drug took out my 'Ughhhhs' and replaced them with short pauses."

• Roc...
• March 19, 2017

For Benign Essential Tremor "I had been on 20 mg generic propranolol for 15 years. When I went to fill my prescription for 2015, I was told my generic propranolol was discontinued. I had to buy a new generic, at 10 times the price. The new generic was not working to lower blood pressure. My doctor said I needed to take 60 mg. When I got my dose up to 40 mg, I then noticed my blood pressure was starting to come down some. At 40 mg, I developed whole body shaking that continued in all waking hours. Every time I either reduce my dose to 15 mg or stop taking it, the whole body tremor stops. My last doctor says it is not the propranolol, that it is my thyroid meds. I have been on the same thyroid meds since 2012 and never got this shaking prior to this new generic propranolol."

• dee...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 27, 2017

For Anxiety "I have to say, after my major anxiety attack, my doc put me on propranolol 50 mg and sertraline 50 mg, but neither did enough, and I was experiencing severe body shakes and feel like I have a lump in my throat constantly, making me retch all the time. This was now 4 months ago, now the doctor has upped both my meds to 100 mg sertraline and 160 mg propranolol per day. They are dosing me up, but swallowing problems are still a major issue."

• Mel...
• March 12, 2019

For Performance Anxiety "I am so grateful to have found propranolol. While in school studying court reporting, the most difficult part of my college career was tests. I could type well over 200 wpm in my sleep, but every time it came to take a test, my nerves would completely take over and I would freeze. My hands would shake uncontrollably and suddenly I couldn’t type. After 6 months of failing the same test over and over, I got this prescription and finally passed that one test the first time with this medication. For the first time ever, my hands didn’t shake one bit. I remember feeling calm and was able to focus on the test rather than fighting my nerves. I don’t think I would have graduated college without it. I am now a court reporter, which is my biggest accomplishment. Now I work as a court reporter and have the skill for this profession, and thanks to this medication, I was able to get to where I am now because I was able to pass with confidence in my skill that I worked so hard to achieve."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 14, 2016

For Performance Anxiety "This drug turned my career around. When asked to present, I would experience terrible voice tremors and shaking. I tried reading books on public speaking, attending classes, and meditating, which all helped, but even if I was doing my best to keep it together during a presentation, I'd always be on the edge, feeling like I could lose control at any second. Heart pounding, sweating, as if I was in terrible danger. I talked to my doctor, mentioned my problem, and got a prescription. This is a miracle drug. I take 30 mg-40 mg 1 hour before a presentation, and I feel like I'm in total control! You still feel a bit nervous in your head, but it curbs all the physical symptoms. It's given me a huge confidence boost."

• DGa...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 17, 2018

For Performance Anxiety "Great medication! I've used it several times for important meetings and presentations. Previously, my voice always started to tremble during presentations, which then made me panic and short of breath. I was constantly gasping for air and couldn't stay focused on the content. This med helps keep you relaxed so you can focus on the content and deliver with confidence. It doesn't make the anxiety go away leading up to the event, but I feel with enough positive experiences that will eventually diminish too."

• Ano...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 3, 2021

For Anxiety "Always hated the spotlight, but unfortunately, I have to be in it sometimes. Each time, I would get the usual symptoms of racing heart, shaky voice/hands, stomach churning. I was prescribed propranolol and was very doubtful it would do anything as it’s not a benzo, etc. Initially, it was 2x10mg, but I realized they don’t work for me until about 40 or 50mg. So, I went with 40-50mg (with the doctor's knowledge). It made a huge difference. You still get mental anxiety and you prepare for all the physical symptoms to hit…then, SUDDENLY…nothing happens, no fast heart, shakes, etc. A couple of minutes later, you realize the physical symptoms aren't coming and you can calm down mentally and just get on with it. Lasts 3-4 hours. Discussed the dosage with the doctor (effect not lasting long/having to take too many 10mg tabs) and was changed to 80mg prolonged release and they work great. Downside: cold feet and hands."

• Ano...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 3, 2021

For Anxiety "Always hated the spotlight, but unfortunately, I have to be in it sometimes. Each time, I would get the usual symptoms of racing heart, shaky voice/hands, stomach churning. I was prescribed propranolol and was very doubtful it would do anything as it’s not a benzo, etc. Initially, it was 2x10mg, but I realized they don’t work for me until about 40 or 50mg. So, I went with 40-50mg (with the doctor's knowledge). It made a huge difference. You still get mental anxiety and you prepare for all the physical symptoms to hit…then, SUDDENLY…nothing happens, no fast heart, shakes, etc. A couple of minutes later, you realize the physical symptoms aren't coming and you can calm down mentally and just get on with it. Lasts 3-4 hours. Discussed the dosage with the doctor (effect not lasting long/having to take too many 10mg tabs) and was changed to 80mg prolonged release and they work great. Downside: cold feet and hands."

• Abd...
• February 16, 2016

For Performance Anxiety "I've been suffering from anxiety for the past 20 years. My anxiety reaches its peak when I perform in front of a small group of people, I can't breathe, and my heart is beating out of my chest. I read about this drug and tried it many times. I've found that it works wonderfully for me when I take 60 mg an hour before presentations or any other anxiety-triggering situations. It's really a miracle, I thankfully don't feel any more shortness of breath, shaking, or any annoying feelings."

• nom...
• May 11, 2017

For Performance Anxiety "No doubt, this stuff works. I stumbled across these reviews in Dec and asked my doc for it - no problem giving it to me, and he uses it himself for speeches! I suffered from a racing mind to full-blown panic attacks. Tried Toastmasters - very helpful, but couldn't get over the panic. Tried this a few times for smaller presentations, and I did notice a difference. This week, I had a larger 50+ person presentation, and nailed it. Still need to figure out dosage - doc said 10 mg, which was effective. But for this larger presentation, I was feeling very nervous so ended up popping 40 mg total. Thing is, this won't eliminate the jitters so don't expect that. But when I started talking, it totally kicked in! No panic, in full control for an hour!"

• Dil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 28, 2019

For Performance Anxiety "I experience extreme social anxiety when it comes to public speaking, like presentations that we have to do in the university. I was escaping from presentations because every time, even if I think of one, I get panic attacks, as well as a shaky voice and hands so badly. But I took propranolol 20 mg two hours before and another 10 mg 30 minutes before the presentation. I became more confident than ever before. It was perfect. It was a miracle. No panic, no shakiness. Great. But after 4 to 5 hours of taking it, I was feeling really tired. Then I slept for a few hours. But the day after, I was feeling really well again."

• Bra...
• March 22, 2018

For Performance Anxiety "About 13 years ago, I was hired on to a large corporation. It required small presentations, which were initially not an issue. About 3 years ago, I was promoted to my dream position, presenting on a bigger scale. My presenting is over the phone to upper management and senior engineers. During one of my proposals, I had a full panic attack. I couldn't speak or articulate my ideas. My voice was unrecognizable. I struggled, fumbled, and sounded awful. Embarrassed! After that moment, I struggled regularly. Every time I was required to provide a proposal, I had the worst anxiety; panic. I found this site and went to my doctor to discuss if propranolol would be right for me. For me, this medication is a miracle. It did not take away the anxiety, but my symptoms of racing heart, shaky hands, inability to speak, memory loss, or inability to articulate the subject matter were gone. This medication is a career saver for me. I give this tool an A+ for my situation."

• 135...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 26, 2018

For Performance Anxiety "I have always gotten very nervous prior to presentations and public speaking, but I was usually able to get through them pretty well. However, recently my anxiety has gotten pretty bad after one embarrassing public speaking moment to the point of having internal panic attacks, with my heart beating out of my chest, extreme shortness of breath, and a shaky voice while presenting in front of others, even if it's a short presentation in front of a few people (which is really embarrassing). I have taken propranolol 20 mg twice now, prescribed by my doctor about an hour and a half prior to presenting, and it has helped a lot! I still get really nervous prior to my turn and a bolt of fear as I am walking up, but my heart doesn't race and my voice does not sound shaky (which makes a huge difference), and within 5-10 seconds, the fear goes away and I am able to speak very well and confidently! I was so relieved that this drug worked for me!"

• Si9...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 16, 2022

For Anxiety "I had taken this drug for over 40 years and found it to be very effective indeed at 80 mg slow-release. Recently, the drug seemed to lose its effectiveness, and my heart rate soared during lockdown. It was increased to 160 mg, and that proved to be just as ineffective, unfortunately. I was changed to bisoprolol, but I didn't realize that my body had gotten so used to taking propranolol that I went into a full-blown cold turkey, shaking, dithering mess! I rang my doctor and got put through to a pharmacist who said it must be the bisoprolol, we will stop that and put you on another one of the new beta blockers. This didn't work, and I continued to feel the full cold turkey experience, which was absolutely like a nightmare. Eventually, I tracked down one of my overworked GPs, and she was wonderful and said that after 40 years my body had become so used to propranolol that I had gone into full cold turkey and must go back on it. Don't ever stop taking this medicine unless you have to, and if you do, SLOWLY!!"

• SJ7...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 20, 2019

For Performance Anxiety "This drug certainly does work for those who suffer from performance anxiety. The dread beforehand, during a presentation, standing in front of a group of people, shaky hands, dry mouth, stuttered voice, racing words. But it is not the be-all and end-all. It reduces the physical symptoms of anxiety. It will stop you from shaking somewhat. It will stop you from sweating somewhat, and help you get 'the edge' to make that presentation or performance. Your voice will not be as shaky. You must also try to improve your performance techniques. This drug will help calm, to a little extent, some of the things that unsettle you during a presentation. If you do not know presentation skills, if you do not know your subject you are presenting, then this drug will do little to aid it. A pharmaceutical fix to you being unprepared will NOT WORK. For me, someone who takes this drug to help me through presentations - the type where I am on a podium in front of an audience of hundreds - it works to steady the nerves."

• Ner...
• August 3, 2016

For Performance Anxiety "I was prescribed this by my doctor to take to calm me down for a job interview. I tested it today for a mock interview at university, and it is amazingly effective. I usually suffer from an increased heart rate, clammy hands, shaky voice and body, and a nervous red rash that spreads across my face and chest. I was so calm after taking 20 mg an hour before the mock interview and one 10 mg fifteen minutes before. My body remained completely calm like it would if I was just watching television at home. Still some nervous thoughts, but because my body was relaxed, I was able to stay in control and interview well. Still a bit of a nervous flush, but nowhere near as bad as unmedicated. Can't wait to see how this holds up for the actual interview."

• I...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 22, 2021

For Anxiety "It works great! Severe social anxiety followed by panic attacks has been my worst enemy since junior high. Had I known of this medicine 15 years ago, I could have used it to continue school and gotten an education. I first heard of Propranolol about a year ago, tried it, and could not believe in a million years that I could ever sit in a crowded room or meeting without having a blackout from panic. I am so thankful for this medication! I use it only once in a while where I need to be present at social gatherings where I know I will panic. I tried Valium, Cipralex, and Atarax before, but didn't help much. This is just amazing, takes away all shakiness and gives your heart a 'break' from going bananas!"

• Anonymous
• December 13, 2018

For Performance Anxiety "I have to do presentations for university every year, and they are always horrific, no matter how well prepared I am. My heart is always pounding, and I physically shake - I now know that this is the body’s response to an overproduction of adrenaline when it goes into fight or flight mode. Propranolol completely stops the pounding heart and shaking. For my last presentation, I took 40 mg in the morning and another 40 mg about 45 minutes before, and it worked so well - got an A!!!!! Life-changing!!!! Highly recommend this drug, however, it doesn’t take away the pre-presentation nerves, just the physical signs like shaking, voice tremors, and sweating."