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[Bluebell]

Hi ladies...just wondering if anyone takes beta blockers?

I was at the Doctors today regarding my ongoing palpitations/tremblings/flutterings whatever?!.

I was given Propranolol a while back and told to take whenever I need them. - because my palps are a bit random.

However she asked if I would like to try Bisoprolol  and take one everyday for a few weeks.

Would be interested to hear if anyone has tried them. 🥴🤔

[CLKD]

In 2002 I was advised to take Propranolol every day, initially 80mg for 3 months; then dropped to 40mg at night then due to background headaches I dropped it to 20mg 19 months ago which I take at night.  Helps ease anxiety surges as I wake up.

[Bluebell]

Hi CLKD, thanks for telling me your experience. I've only ever taken one Propranolol in a day 10mg.
I'm a bit of a coward when it comes to taking medication.  But knowing how much you've taken gives me confidence. Thank you so much!!!

Cheers, 😉

[CLKD]

You reminded me: when I was on The Pill I would sit for hours with this tiny tablet in my hand, not daring to swallow it 

Now I take my meds without thinking about it  - needs must and all that.

[Bluebell]

That is sooooo me!!! 😂😂😂 I keep putting off taking any medication - breaking out in a sweat when I go to swallow it. Then I sit there waiting for side effects to show. 😬

[CLKD]

Yep  what R we like 

However, when I was very ill with depression and had to take medication then waiting until it kicked in, I've not been as bad 

[jgr]

Hi Bluebell, i have been on Bisoprolol for a few years now due to palpitations when in peri. Take them now to regulate ectopic heartbeats. I have had no problems with them except the dose i am on now 3.75mg is giving me a bit of a slow heartbeat so Dr is reducing it to 2.5.

[Bluebell]

That's good to hear. 😉👍🏼

[alibeau]

Hi,

My GP has put me on 10mg of Propranolol three times a day.

I felt quite awful on it initially, zombied.  However things have settled down now and I presume they are helping with chest pains, palpitations, anxiety....

Ali x

[Bluebell]

Hi jgr, I think she's starting me on 1.25mg so that's a low dose. She said to try it for a few weeks and see if I get any palpitations. 😬
Thanks for getting back to me re: your experience I really appreciate it. 👍🏼😉

[Bluebell]

Hi alibeau, I've only ever taken one propranolol which is 10mg too. She said it's quite safe to go up to three a day but I have very low blood pressure so I've never tried three incase I got dizzy - or blacked out. 😂
Just wish the palpitations/thudding/flutters etc. would just stop. They've been going on for years now.
I am 6years post menopausal and things seem be to getting worse rather than better.
Anyway..I won't be frightened to take the beta blockers now I know some of you ladies are taking them and seem to be doing well. Thanks for replying. 👍🏼😉

[Foxylady]

Hi Bluebell, I've never been on Bisoprolol but been on Propranalol for years, once a day for migraines with no side effects. Hope you find it works for you.

[Bluebell]

Cheers Foxylady. 😉

[kimmyi]

Hi,
I take a Propranolol 40mg 3 times a day...about 3 years ago developed the most awful palpitations, couldn't eat properly or sleep and felt like I was losing it...dr prescribed Propranolol but wouldn't take them at first...kept going back to the drs and he would say have you tried the medication I gave you...in the end he got quite annoyed as I just wouldn't even give them a try was 😱...in the end he said I'm trying to help you here...felt a real fool...so started the Propranolol and things got better...the anxiety for me depends on what's going on in my life and I do suffer from health anxiety. Do try the medication what have you got to lose you might feel so much better, palpitations can make you feel just horrid and really not yourself. All the best x

[Bluebell]

Hi Kimmyi,  the Doctor actually said to me I can give you my advice and medication the rest is up to you. Also my husband said - why bother going to the Doctors if you're not going to take the advice and medication so I will start the beta blockers. You're right about the palpitations being horrid. I never know when they're going to start -  they are quite random. Sometimes they start during the night which always makes it worse in the wee small hours.😬
That's when the anxiety kicks in and bowels start churning.  Hopefully the beta blockers will stop all that. 🤞🏽
Thanks for telling me about your experience. I really appreciate it. 😉 x