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[Sammas]

I've just been to the docs re an increase in tension headaches I normally take Syndol, which the doc seems to think I have a dependency on She gave me a prescription for Betablockers to try and reduce the headaches I am worried about taking them Has anyone tried them for headaches or got any other advice?
Thank you x

[Shadyglade]

I would read the advice leaflet very carefully. I know a lot of ladies on here take these but they are a strong medication with side effects. It makes me angry that doctors think it's OK to treat the side effects of one drug by prescribing another. Not good practice at all.

[Sammas]

Thanks Shadyglade Which side affects have they had? There are loads on the leaflet but the doc just mentioned tiredness I have been off work for 2 days wth this tension headache Not sure what to do for the best x

[Shadyglade]

I had a family member who after a few days of taking them became extremely restless, anxiousness  and unable to sleep. He stopped taking them asap but the effects lasted sometime.  Everyone is different.  I am not saying you will get side effects but I can't see how giving a drug to treat a problem with another drug, is going to help you.  Surely he should have give you advice on how to wean yourself off Syndol??

[Sammas]

She said the best time to wean off is the summer hols when I'm off Some people go cold turkey she said I need to deal with the here and now I generally try the herbal route but that hasn't worked for this x

[Tinkerbell]

Betablockers are a routinely prescribed for migraine prevention and I guess your gp thinks it may help your tension headaches?
Which one has been prescribed?

[Sammas]

Thanks for your reply Tinkerbelle It's Propanalole 40 mg I'm just scared of being hooked on something or the side effects I have taken fluorexetine for years I'd love to know how people feel on these tablets and how soon x

[Tinkerbell]

I have been on atenolol, another beta blocker, for years, only side effect I got when I came off them for a few months was palpitations for the first few days, in my opinion they are not addictive.

[Sammas]

Do you take them for headaches? How soon did they work and what diff did you notice? X

[Tinkerbell]

I take them for BP, I had to come off them when I was pregnant with my youngest but back on them as soon as she was born.
I have a friend who was prescribed Atenolol for migraines and had a reduction in them, but she said they made her feel tired, funnily enough even though I am on a fairly high dose they have no side effects for me.
I have a teenage migraine suffering son who wants to try them but because he has lung problems he isn't allowed them.
Personally I would give them a try.

[Yammy1]

I take inderal for palps. I only take 10mg at night and have no side effects

[bramble]

Beta blockers can help with tension headaches/migraines. I noticed a definite increase in my migraines when I stopped the beta blockers (HBP). There are lots of different beta blockers - propanolol is the most common one. It can also help with anxiety. They are not addictive in any way so you are safe to take them.

Bramble

[Shadyglade]

Would finding out the cause of the headaches be a better place to start.  Many migraines are triggered by everyday food stuffs so a food diary could be useful.  Personally I only go down the medication route if there is no alternative.  All medications have adverse affects, even if we done notice them.  Mine were caused by caffeine and I went through months of misery before finding the reason.  However I take no medication now except the occasional ibuprofen, and that really is very rare.   

[Sammas]

Thanks for your replies. I like you Shadyglade am more into the alternative route.  I took 3 x 40mg tablets whether it's them or taking Syndol a few days ago, but for the last few days all I want to do is sleep which isn't like me and I feel nauseous This is my 4th day off work I went to my local health shop and spoke to a person I have been to many times Yes, she said get to the route of the problem I have cut down on caffeine and increased my water intake I plan to go back to yoga and maybe see an osteopath for the ongoing tension in my shoulders x

[Js]

Yes I agree first thing to see why you are getting the tensions headaches whether it be food related or lifestyle I have been on the same route tried everything preventatives and stopped chocolate cheese tomatoes but my headaches were migraines and I was prescribed beta blockers for preventative of migraines but after I read the leaflet it says they lower blood pressure and as I already have low blood pressure I didn't take them as you say you are given tablets to supposedly help you but In fact cause more problems,and side effects I always check on,one when ever I am prescribed anything but yes see what triggers the headaches or tension headaches it's a process of elimination and can take time but if you can find the cause then that can help but in my case migraine is not a normal headache and as other ladies know they are very debilitating and to find something that works and agrees with you is a relief  good luck in finding the cause
Js