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Propranolol
Propranolol tablets are a medication used to treat anxiety symptoms. Propranolol tablets reduce the rate at which your heart beats, and in turn, helps reduce the physical symptoms associated with anxiety such as sweating and shaking.
- Propranolol tablets are a short term treatment for anxiety
Propranolol tablets are prescription only medicines. They belong to a group of drugs called beta blockers. Beta blockers work by helping to block the action of noradrenaline on the heart.
By blocking noradrenaline, it reduces heart rate, which can help to reduce physical symptoms of anxiety such as tremors, flushing, and dizziness.
While Propranolol tablets won't treat the feeling of anxiety, they will help with the physical symptoms of anxiety.
Tell your prescriber about any other medicines you take, especially:
- verapamil or diltiazem - taking these with propranolol can cause very low blood pressure, a very slow heartbeat and heart failure
- other medicines for heart rhythm problems, such as disopyramide or amiodarone
- clonidine - propranolol can make blood pressure rise more sharply when clonidine is stopped, so your doctor will plan how to stop them
- insulin or other diabetes medicines - propranolol can hide the warning signs of low blood sugar, such as a fast heartbeat
- rizatriptan, for migraine - the 5 mg dose of rizatriptan should be used
At Pharmacy Online, Propranolol tablets for anxiety are available in two doses: 10mg or 40mg.
Following an online consultation, to see if this medication is right for you, you can buy Propranolol online at Pharmacy Online.
There is always a risk of side effects with all medications.
Some of these can be quite mild and can subside over time. Others are more serious and should be reported to your GP right away if you experience any of them.
Please contact a member of our team if you are concerned about any potential side effects that may occur when taking Propranolol for anxiety.
Common Side effects may include:
- Cold extremities i.e. cold hands and feet, or fingers and toes
- Insomnia
- Fatigue
- Slow or irregular heartbeat
- Abnormal dreams
If you stop taking propranolol, some patients have reported experiencing withdrawal symptoms including:
- irregular heartbeat
- chest pain
- sweating
- trembling and shaking
Is Propranolol good for anxiety?
When you're anxious, your brain produces more of the chemicals noradrenaline and adrenaline. These chemicals can make your heart beat quicker, causing the symptoms you associate with anxiety.
Propranolol is often prescribed for short-term anxiety relief because it blocks the effects of these chemicals, reducing physical symptoms like shaking and sweating.
Is it possible to overdose on Propranolol?
Yes – and doing so can result in severe heart problems. An overdose of Propranolol can significantly slow your heart rate, causing difficulty breathing, severe blood circulation problems and even heart failure.
Never exceed the stated dose as prescribed by your doctor or pharmacist.
If you think you have overdosed, stop treatment immediately and seek medical advice.
Do Propranolol tablets cause weight gain?
While it’s one of the go-to drugs for anxiety treatment, some beta-blockers like Propranolol can sometimes cause weight gain in the first few months of taking the medicine.
This is because the drugs slightly reduce the body’s ability to burn fat - although this is less likely at the dose used for anxiety treatment.
If you're using Propranolol tablets to treat anxiety disorders and you're gaining weight, it could be because the medicine is making you feel more tired and less inclined to exercise.
If you're concerned about weight gain while taking propranolol tablets, consult a medical professional.
Will Propranolol help with high blood pressure or low blood pressure?
Propranolol tablets are usually prescribed to help treat heart diseases such as high blood pressure. It works by slowing down your heart rate.
When blood pressure is lowered, it makes it easier for your heart to circulate blood and oxygen around your body.
Can you drink alcohol while taking beta-blockers?
It's advised not to drink alcohol while taking a beta blocker. This is because Propranolol already lowers your blood pressure.
And when you drink alcohol while taking beta-blockers your blood pressure can drop even further, leading to feelings of dizziness and possibly even fainting.
Will Propranolol tablets help manage situational anxiety?
Yes, low doses of Propranolol can be used to manage situational anxiety disorders by reducing the physical symptoms of anxiety, such as shaking, sweating, flushing and increased heart rate.
Propranolol works quickly to relieve symptoms. It usually works within 30 minutes and results can last between 3-4 hours.
Who can not take propranolol tablets?
For anxiety, propranolol is for adults (18+). However it is not a suitable treatment for everybody.
Do not take propranolol if you have:
- ever had an allergic reaction to propranolol or other high blood pressure medicines
- a history of asthma or wheezing (bronchospasm)
- low blood pressure
- a slow heart rate
- metabolic acidosis
- second or third degree heart block, or sick sinus syndrome
- heart failure that is not under control
- Prinzmetal's angina (a type of chest pain)
- severe circulation problems in your arms or legs
- cardiogenic shock
- untreated phaeochromocytoma (high blood pressure caused by a tumour near the kidney)
- a tendency to low blood sugar, including after prolonged fasting
Tell your prescriber before taking propranolol if you have:
- diabetes
- kidney or liver disease
- blood circulation problems such as Raynaud's disease
- lung disease
- are pregnant, trying to conceive or breastfeeding
Can I buy Propranolol online?
Yes, you can buy propranolol tablets online from Pharmacy Online following an online consultation.
Warnings
Do not stop taking this medication unless told to do so by your prescribing doctor
Leaflets
Before taking any medicines, regardless of whether they are over the counter or prescription-only, it is essential always to read the patient information leaflet.
