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Menopause Discussion => Personal Experiences => Topic started by: Bluebell on September 07, 2019, 08:00:58 PM

Title: Beta blockers
Post by: Bluebell on September 07, 2019, 08:00:58 PM

Hi ladies, needing some advice. I suffer from random palpitations/heart flutters. I'm 6 years post menopausal and I've had all the various tests and it's just down to hormones. When I get them I usually take Proprananol 10mgs.
However the Doctor said I could try Bisoporol 1.25mgs and take one everyday whether I have palpitations or not.  I've tried this and have taken 8 so far but I'm feeling totally exhausted. I have low blood pressure and obviously this is making it even lower.
I've decided I want to go back to taking the other ones as and when - has anyone just stopped taking them? 😳

Title: Re: Beta blockers
Post by: Tinkerbell on September 07, 2019, 09:45:13 PM

It's normally recommended to come off betablockers slowly but i had to stop taking Atenolol straight away when i found out i was expecting a new arrival!
Not seen Bisoporal, would you be able to break them in half?

Title: Re: Beta blockers
Post by: Bluebell on September 08, 2019, 12:25:08 PM

Thanks for replyingTinkerbell.
I've only taken 8 of them so far -  so I think I'll be fine just to stop them. 😉🙏🏽

Title: Re: Beta blockers
Post by: CLKD on September 08, 2019, 02:35:15 PM

I have used Propanolol since 2002 - initially 80mg 3 times a day then down to 40mg daily, then due to early morning headaches I cut it to 20mg at night.  For anxiety surges. 

Title: Re: Beta blockers
Post by: CLKD on September 08, 2019, 03:49:48 PM

BBs are no longer prescribed to athletes. 

Title: Re: Beta blockers
Post by: Kathleen on September 08, 2019, 07:17:21 PM

Hello McKay Girl.

Random remarks occasionally pop up lol!

Can I ask,  do you use the magnesium spray for  under the tongue or was it one that goes on the skin? I was also given beta blockers for palpitations and found them ineffective so an alternative that works would be great.

Take care.

K.

Title: Re: Beta blockers
Post by: Bluebell on September 08, 2019, 07:53:02 PM

Thanks for all the input ladies. I'll give the magnesium spray a go. 😉 x

Title: Re: Beta blockers
Post by: CLKD on September 08, 2019, 08:02:17 PM

BBs slow the system down so pro-sport people are no longer allowed them which means that they work for most people ;-)

Title: Re: Beta blockers
Post by: CLKD on September 08, 2019, 08:58:54 PM

BBs slow down the heart rate ............ so should ease palpitations.  I take Propranolol every night as prescribed, maybe try that to ease your symptoms?