So you take 40mg total? I need to get over my fear of meds! I mean I have been on enough of them! My paxil stopped working so my dose was upped to 60mg from 50mg and buspar and propranolol was added. I am hoping this combo will work, otherwise I have to taper off paxil onto another med. probably cymbalta as I have tried all the other SSRI's.I take 20 mg. of propranolol 2 x a day. I was put on it for a very fast pulse due to anxiety. That was over 20 some years ago. I was like you at first. Very afraid to take it. I am like that with new meds. I would take it and wait for something bad to happen. lol lol It does help me with anxiety. I would not want to be without it now. I didn't have high blood pressure either. I still don't unless I get very upset. Please give it a chance. I'm sure you will from more people on here.
my Paxil also stopped working when I took it many years ago.So you take 40mg total? I need to get over my fear of meds! I mean I have been on enough of them! My paxil stopped working so my dose was upped to 60mg from 50mg and buspar and propranolol was added. I am hoping this combo will work, otherwise I have to taper off paxil onto another med. probably cymbalta as I have tried all the other SSRI's.
Thank you!my Paxil also stopped working when I took it many years ago.
To add to this, I don’t think I’ve ever had propranolol, but I have read a lot about various medications for anxiety, and remember beta blockers (this medication) being helpful for anxiety.
a quick google search brings up the following:
Beta blockers work by blocking the effects of norepinephrine, a stress hormone involved in the fight-or-flight response. This helps control the physical symptoms of anxiety such as rapid heart rate, a trembling voice, sweating, dizziness, and shaky hands.
Do exactly what the doctor says, and do not be afraid. Doctors are doctors, they are professionals of the highest order. Although there are exceptions on that rule.Is anyone afraid to take Propranolol? My doctor prescribed it and so far I have only taken 5mg because I am afraid. I do not have high blood pressure, but am told it helps with anxiety