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[Mrs Bennet]

Honorsmum  I take just 10mg Propranalol usually about an hour before I go out....as going out is when my anxiety really kicks in,  I sometimes take 10mg at night if my anxiety is in overdrive, doc has said this is fine as it is a very low dose she has said I can take up to 40mg in one day however I have never done so. This med is not addictive which I presume is why it can be taken whenever needed and not at precise intervals. Hope that helps  xx

[honeybun]

I take beta blockers too. I was initially given 40mg and felt really ill, it was far too strong for me. I am now on 10mg and I take one in the morning. If I take at night it disturbs my sleep. I take it primarily for anxiety and it does damp it down a bit. It has also helped my palpitations. They are still there but fewer and more sort of muted....I don't know how else to explain that....they are in the background and no longer panic me or stop me in my tracks...but I am still aware.
It's Propanolol that I take




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[starfish]

I'm in this club ladies! - horrible ectopic heartbeats, also bouts of rapid pulse. Cardiologist said my palpitations were hormonally linked and also caused by stress. GPs seemed to be clueless. One GP told me I could never have HRT because of 'heart problems'. Cardiologist said this was completely untrue and HRT would probably help!

I take low dose of the beta blocker bisoprolol daily (1.25mg) and am very very careful with caffeine and alcohol.I am so much better than when I first had these flutters and skips at age 44 - now it's usually just a few a day, but worse when period is coming. The beta blocker helps my heart mostly remain calm and steady. I didn't get on well with propranolol; it seemed to have no effect apart from freezing fingers and nightmares , so it's worth asking about other BBs if they don't suit you. I also have (occasional use only) xanax for severe anxiety attacks -  which are thankfully rare - this was also on the recommendation of the cardio. The xanax miraculously stops the ectopics, so they are clearly anxiety related. This is a relief to know in itself. I had never before realised how strongly stress hormones and other hormones impact on pulse, bp etc.

Palpitations are horrible! They should always be checked out, but are so often harmless. My cardiologist confirmed that even thousands of ectopics daily (which at my worst was what I was having) they are (and I quote) 'completely benign'. Hope you find this reassuring.

Starfish x

[honorsmum]

Thanks Mrs Bennett, Honeybun and Starfish.
My heart seems to have calmed down this morning, thank goodness, but I will certainly ask about betablockers next time I see my GP.

[lancashirelass]

I really cannot reiterate enough about checking your hormone levels.before jumping to betablockers.  The cardiologist i saw.said.if.your level is.correct then.most.ladies should not.need to take.additonal meds.  Please get checked.or.change your gp/gynae if they dont listen. 

[toffeecushion]

I really cannot reiterate enough about checking your hormone levels.before jumping to betablockers.  The cardiologist i saw.said.if.your level is.correct then.most.ladies should not.need to take.additonal meds.  Please get checked.or.change your gp/gynae if they dont listen.

I believe mine are hormonal and haven't taken the beta blockers prescribed.  My doctor doesn't think they are anything to do with the menopause.  Wish I could get her to hear me.