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[CLKD]

I wandered upstairs earlier but couldn't remember what for: nothing new there then  but it was to read if my BBs are slow release or not …….. 

[Limpy]

I also don't take them at night because I read that you can get nightmares and sleep disturbance as a side effect and I didn't want to risk that.

It's not easy to know what to do. Perhaps if you took them at night the feeling sluggish and flat wouldn't matter so much?

You say "you can get nightmares and sleep disturbance as a side effect"
Yes, it's possible but it might not happen.

[honeybun]

Or just take less to see if it makes a difference. I personally think it's a really strong dose that you are taking and the side effects you describe are exactly how I felt. I know what the GP said but they can be wrong.


Honeyb
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[Greenfields]

It's 8.08pm now and I've just got out of a bath and feel a bit sharper ... I am convinced it's the dose I'm taking.
I am going to call the Dr Monday and see if I can get a smaller dose to take in the morning - it was only in the morning that I tended to experience anxiety on waking and I'm quite happy to take something on waking.  Will see if I can get 20mg and see how that goes.  I will take the 40mg tomorrow and Monday until I speak to the Dr but I'm convinced that as soon as the dose is dropped I will notice the difference.
I really want to have the energy to do things and feel motivated to do things - the flat effect it's had on my mood as well as my energy levels has been really hard to deal with.

[CLKD]

Let us low how you get on! 

[bramble]

If you get the ok from the doctor just cut your pills in half.

Bramble

[Mrs January]

Hi Greenfields

I hake Propananol in 10mg doses...i.e 30 mgs daily but split into three doses.

Works for me for my hand tremor and anxiety, then if you maybe need only 20 you can space it out  a little.

Hope it helps

Lyn xx

[Greenfields]

Hi Greenfields

I hake Propananol in 10mg doses...i.e 30 mgs daily but split into three doses.

Works for me for my hand tremor and anxiety, then if you maybe need only 20 you can space it out  a little.

Hope it helps

Lyn xx

That's useful to know.  I will see what the Dr says tomorrow.

[Greenfields]

If you get the ok from the doctor just cut your pills in half.

Bramble

That's a good idea. I'll have to get a pill cutter though - do pharmacies sell them?

[babyjane]

Yes but I just use a craft blade 

[CLKD]

Vets sell them too 

[Greenfields]

Oh I don't have a craft blade!

I'm actually feeling a little bit better this afternoon - I don't know whether my body is getting used to the higher dose?  But I want to try a lower dose as I really don't feel that good in the mornings at the moment.

[Greenfields]

Dr has prescribed 10mg and told me to take 10mg from tomorrow.  If 10mg doesn't work, then try taking 2 - i.e. 20mg.  Then I need to let her know by next week how I am.  She said she's happy for me to play around with it.

Just hope this works.  I feel awful at the moment - took 40mg again this morning - and really feel unwell.  Haven't done any exercise today or the last 2 days either - all my energy has gone.  Hope I feel better tomorrow.

[babyjane]

once you get the dose right for you then you will feel a lot better, I did but it wasn't very nice to start with.

I just saw my specialist this afternoon and he is happy for me to now use it on an as need basis and a dose that suits me.  Sounds like your dr is helpful too so good luck.  Hope you soon feel better.

[CLKD]

well done both!