Coming Off Propranolol (Page 9) (Top voted first)

i have stopped taking propranolol 80mg 3days ago and would like to know if there is any side effects coming off them

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Propranolol is the second most dangerous drug to stop suddenly, it can cause a whole raft of effects including sudden death, heart attack, grand mal epileptic fits and seizures and many other problems. Stopping it suddenly is a gross medical negligence. The effects of Propranolol after a head injury can be profound as I have found the effects of medication can become heightened so that 80mg might have the effect of 160mg or more. This slows your heart rate to dangerously low levels and causes fluctuation in blood pressure.. My Consultant Neuro surgeon took be off Propranolol suddenly and I suffered seizures, shaking, sweating etc. I can now no longer take any medications except Paracetamol, Propranolol at a low dose 2.5 mg once or twice a day down from my 18 years at 80mg a day split into two 40mg doses. Diazepam 2mg up to three times a day but acts like 10 or 20mg. A second bleed on my brain was missed because a MRI scan was not carried out before discharge and the second bleed was missed on the CAT scan that revealed the original subdural haematoma. I was discharged from hospital and suffered severe headaches, total 24/7 insomnia, and a feeling of constantly feeling as If I was going to the right (concussion) I gradually become more and more sensitized to medication, which resulted in my collapsing and being in hospital where the neurosurgeon stopped Propranolol due to my low heart rate and fluctuating blood pressure. upon discharge I started suffering seizures, due to Propranolol withdrawal, a MRI scan revealed a second bleed on the brain that was missed on the first CT scan. A MRI scan should have been done before I was discharged after the original CT scan following the head injury. MY GP didn't pick up on my headached nausea and concussion when I should have been referred back to The Neurology Department and didn't pick up on my growing sensitivity to Propranolol, Omeprazole and Prozac. In fact they gave me Codeine for the painful headaches. It was only after I collapsed twice after the Propranolol was stopped that a medic picked up on the withdrawal symptoms and restarted Propranolol that I can only tolerate at two 2.5mg doses per day sometimes my heart rate is too low to even take that, I am suffering from extreme anxiety and panic attacks to the point of being on the verge of a mental meltdown, having suicidal thoughts. After seeing a stroke specialist I have been taken off of all medications except Propranolol and Diazepam and can only take Paracetamol for pain. I am extremely angry and frustrated that my treatment for a severe head injury could have been so bad. I already have a claim against the council for the fall down a public staircase due to worn and broken nosings. I now wish to pursue a medical negligence claim but must avoid double recovery, I understand that this can be done, I also understand that there are other negligence surrounding my treatment, and that some of the effects of the injury and Propranolol withdrawal may be irreversible and life changing. I am awaiting brain activity monitoring, a 7 day cardiac monitor, psychiatric appointment, neuro psychologist appointment, etc.

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Thank you so much! I am dropping down to 5mg of propranolol soon. Where in the country are you? Which functional med doctor did you see?

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Have been on propanalol 40 mg twice a day for 25 years for shaky hands they have never made them any better. My doctors have never suggested any other treatment I would like to come off them . How shall I do this will it cause me any harm after all these years.?

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I have hypertriod and taking propranolol i felling vary weak

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I too suffer from migraines and as of 4 days ago I have been out of my 40mg of propanol. I have a migraine today and been feeling puny. I have gained weight with this medicine anyone else?

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I am slowly coming off of 60mg of propranolol a day. Because my B/P was low. Jan. my Dr. cut it right in half. My B/P is still dropping at night. Now my other Dr. cut it back 10mg. I take 20mg a day. My chest pain has changed and is more severe and my B/P is getting lower at night. What if they totally take me off propranolol? Will my chest pain get even worse and what about my B/P at night?

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Please consider seeing your medical provider before jumping off your BP med. Did you get your hyperthyroidism resolved? Have you consulted with someone about an exercise regime or dieting? I have lost weight on propranolol

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Have you had your thyroid checked? Sounds like you have symptoms.

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I have been on Propranolol for 3 days 10 grams twice a day woke up this morning with such a bad back is this a symptom of the tablet. Also my eyes feel a it blurred. Can I stop taking them cause not liking how they make me Feel?

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Re: Ju Ju (# 182)

Hi. I would double check with your prescriber but I bet after 3 days you are perfectly safe to get off of them.

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do u loss weight coming off of it cause I'm flossing weight like crazy

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I recently stopped taking propranolol. Migraine prevention and essential tremor. Tremor back immediately, sob and heavy feeling in chest. Ugh I need a in between medication, while it was effective the side effects of tired all the time, funny feeling in chest, cold hands and feet, dizzy, peripheral vision disturbance that made me feel like everything was moving..but I can't have essential temors in my profession.

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Re: Sparkle (# 41)

I want to come off my pill i take 10 mg twice a day but I'm reading all these comments about coming off this pill and I'm really afraid can anybody give me any advice I really do want to come off the pill I'm going to be 61 in December I've been on the pill for 14 years please help

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Re: Sparkle (# 41)

Hi i been on this propranolol 10 mg twice a day for 14 years my doctor decided now to take me off the pill because he said I don't need it anymore I am afraid can you give me some advice am I going to have any symptoms coming off this pill or side effects can you please help me thank you I'm going to be 61 in December

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Re: DawnieG (# 51)

Im geting off propranolol 10mg after 13 years i been having a fast heart beat when i do something like working are clean house ..but otjer them that i feel better

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I was taking Propranolol 80mg ER for two years because of only two episodes in six months of SVT. I hated the side effects. My legs and ankles swelled up, I had 30 lb weight gain, and my lung capacity wasn’t what it used to be. So, I slowly titrated my dose from 80 to 40 for one week, then 40 to 20 in a week, then 20 to 10 for one week, then 10mg one a day for one week then off. It was tough with the panic for a bit but now I’m free of them at last. It’s been a month and yesterday the SVT scared me so much that I ended up in ER. Heart Right was high but blood work was fine and a Xanax calmed me down. I am on a holter monitor now for two days just to make sure everything is okay. I’m hoping to be rid of the symptoms completely in another month or two. They affect your Central nervous system as it pertains to your heart and lungs. Just wasn’t to make sure the recent ER visit was JUST panic and nothing more

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Been on 80mgs slow release propananol for migraine prevention for 9 month , stopped working and now in amitryptalne 20 msg , And gave me 40mgs of propanol .. feeling crap , tired dizzy , off work as couldn’t function. Also gained weight round middle , over a stone and struggling to exercise .. help

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I'm 27, I was currently placed on antihypertensive drugs which are vasoprin,lisinopril, and amlong. Propanol was later added to lower pulse rate. But I noticed that after taking one dose of the drug at night, I had chest tightness, difficult breathing for a while and then tingling reaction on my tongue and lower jaw. Should I stop the drug?

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Re: Judith (# 194)

Did you quit propranolol cold turkey? My husband is worried about side effects, but on it, my heart rate is only near 47, which is too low. It’s also causing all sorts of other problems like dizziness and I’ve fallen several times.

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Re: Eddy Privitera (# 16)

My friend was taking this medication regularly ,she was suffering from panic attacks and palpitations, she went to many specialist trying to find out why she was having these feelings. At the last resort she went to have an Echo test because of the palpitations, but luckily the doctor who she saw having these attacks asked her what was she taking in the form of medication. She mentioned this Propranolol, immediately she told her to stop taking it. She never looked back.she never suffered panic attacks nor palpitations again. Before you stop them yourself tell your Dr you want to come off them.

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