What type of anxiety does propranolol treat?
Propranolol is sometimes used off-label to help with certain kinds of anxiety, such as performance anxiety. Propranolol can help with physical performance anxiety symptoms, including dry mouth, nausea, fast pulse, or shaky hands. It's FDA-approved to treat many other conditions, such as high blood pressure and tremors.
Is propranolol good for anxiety?
Propranolol is widely acknowledged to be an effective treatment for anxiety and is generally considered safe to take for a long time. There don't seem to be any lasting harmful effects if you take it for several months or even years.
When should you take propranolol?
Propranolol extended-release capsules should be taken at bedtime (10 pm). This medicine may be taken with or without food. However, you should take it the same way each time. Measure the concentrated oral solution, Intensol™ with the dropper that comes with the package.
What are the most common side effects of propranolol?
The more common side effects of propranolol can include:slower heart rate.diarrhea.dry eyes.hair loss.nausea.weakness or tiredness.
Is it OK to take propranolol every day?
To improve heart function after a heart attack, propranolol is prescribed at a dosage of 180 to 240mg per day, taken in divided doses. For angina pectoris (chest pain), propranolol is typically prescribed at a total daily dose of 80 to 320mg, split into one to four separate doses per day.
Will propranolol help me sleep?
Propranolol, as well as other beta blockers, has been shown in some studies to reduce your body's secretion of melatonin — an important hormone for optimal sleep. For a small percentage of propranolol users, this can lead to difficulties falling — and staying—asleep.
What medications should not be taken with propranolol?
A person should not take propranolol with other beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, calcium channel blockers, and alpha-blockers, as the combined effect can lower the heart rate to an unsafe level and could trigger a heart attack.
Is propranolol good for panic attacks?
A 2016 review of existing research about using short-term propranolol for treating different anxiety disorders found that its effects were similar to those of benzodiazepines. These are another class of medication that's often used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
What happens when you suddenly stop taking propranolol?
Stopping clonidine abruptly can cause a surge of stress hormones, particularly norepinephrine (noradrenaline). This can cause a situation of very high blood pressure known as the “rebound hypertension” effect.
When should you not take propranolol?
You should not use propranolol if you have asthma, very slow heart beats, or a serious heart condition such as "sick sinus syndrome" or "AV block" (unless you have a pacemaker). Babies who weigh less than 4.5 pounds should not be given Hemangeol oral liquid.
How long can you take propranolol?
Some people only need to take propranolol for a few days. Other people will take it regularly for months or even years. If you are taking it for a long time, make sure that you see your doctor for a review every six months.
Does propranolol make you gain weight?
Secondly, Propranolol causes your body to retain more fluid than normal, leading to an increase in your body weight. This weight gain isn't usually noticeable (around a few pounds is average), and it is also far less likely at the dose used for anxiety treatment (the 10mg tablets).