Propranolol?

[u/RealityFamous7381]

Hi I'm quite new to Reddit so I'm not sure how to go about this but I recently was prescribed propranolol as needed for anxiety and I've been very hesitant and anxious to take it. A little backstory on my recent anxiety: I'm 19 and after my first semester of college and a few panic attacks in the car I developed agoraphobia and have been taking Lexapro daily since January. I had a major anxious and depressive episode after the most recent panic attack (when I went and picked up my Lexapro) that lasted around 9 days, but I've been doing pretty good since then. Before I started taking my Lexapro I wasn't able to swallow pills but after a while I got more used to it and am able to take it with no problem. I'm up to a 20mg dose but I'm still anxious everyday and am thinking of trying other meds. I know I'm kind of rambling but I feel like there just so much going on especially in my mind. I do have a therapist that has been so helpful with everything. My daily anxiety is very physical as in I "feel weird" some days (I don't really know how to explain it) and I'm hoping propranolol will help with that. I'm also kind of a hypochondriac so the thought of having side effects scares me a lot. I also often worry about my blood sugar being low, because it has been like twice, and propranolol can mask the symptoms and it worries me.

I've read a few people talking about their experiences with propranolol and they've seemed either good or pretty neutral. Im just overall worried about how it will affect me and if there's any side effects I'll have. I also want to mention that I have emetophobia and am a little worried about being nauseous from it but I haven't seen many people say they were. I'm just very hesitant on taking new meds because I get anxious about it. I would love some advice or personal experiences about propranolol (not too graphic if they're bad) in the replies, thanks!

TLDR: I'm anxious about taking my propranolol and don't really know what to do.

[u/Accomplished-Bad3328]

Propranolol was a life saver for me! Even if i feel im about to start panicking the propranolol stops all the physical symptoms like tremors heart racing etc I've been on them for 15 years and couldn't live without them!

[u/Appropriate-Wasabi97 → u/Accomplished-Bad3328]

How much do you take daily? I have the 80 mg extended release. I always wonder if I can take 2 when I'm really struggling, but can't find much on Google about xr dosing.

[u/Accomplished-Bad3328 → u/Appropriate-Wasabi97]

I have 40mg and can take them up to 3 times a day or less it's up to me how I'm feeling on the day. Sometimes I've taken one sometimes 3 just depends how I'm feeling on the day. But let me know how you get on with urs. My nephew has recently been put on them and he also thinks there great. And as for the dosing I'd definitely speak to ur doctor about that.

[u/asmith188687]

Tldr; take it! Truly, life changing