Propranolol versus xanax

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Avatar f tn Sometimes doctors will only prescribe the beta blocker (propranolol) or the xanax or lorazepam for just before the performance or public speaking. My guess is that you do so much of it that he feels that you would be better off with it in your system so that if you are in a sticky situation the medication will do the job and help you through. Don't be surprised if at first you feel a little tired or drowsy when you start taking the propranolol, this will go away in a couple of days.
Avatar n tn I switched to the klonipin on friday and already I feel better than with the xanax- I feel much more even throughout the day. Also- I am taking Propranolol, 60 mg- started it 3 weeks ago, and no change yet- however, I don't know how much the ups and downs of the xanax contributed to that. How long does one need to stay on propranolol- until the symptoms subside?
Avatar f tn My doctor prescribed both propranolol (beta-blocker) and xanax andI have to agree with barfer except on one thing: propranolol does not help with the anxiety itself (the anxious thinking and negative thoughts) - it will only help with the physical symptoms of anxiety. To confirm this, you can google propranolol and find for yourself.
Avatar n tn If you are not taking the propranolol daily you could always try the xanax alone prior to the presentation and see how it affects you, but if you are taking the propranolol daily I think it would be best to space the medication and take them separately. As with any meds you could always contact your physicians office and speak with the nurse and determine what would be the best option for you. Good luck on your presentation and try to remain as a calm as possible!
Avatar f tn Like I will be sitting or at rest and get up and it will just race. Usually I chew on a Xanax or Propranolol and that gets it under control somewhat but it's still scary. Last week it happened I was sitting on the couch and I got up and my heart went from like 80bm to probably around 150bpm in a few seconds. I took a half Xanax and Propranolol and it helped a bit but ever since I've been having these unpredictable symptoms. My question is, is this something new?
Avatar n tn Is .25 dose of xanax every monring something i need to worry about ive only been on it for 6 months. Do i need to worry if i only take 1/2 of a dose will my body react? and what if i miss a dose because i dont feel anxiety will it do anything to me?
Avatar m tn Hi im have been taking Xanax for over a year. I uset to be a methadone attic for 3 years before hand (before that a herion attic). Atfer I got off methadone i was 100% clean for about 7 months but when i found a way to get somthing for my anxiety on a regular basis without doctors (wich never went away after the methadone) i went ahead and did so reguardless of knowing exactly what i was doing i was desperate for my anxiety to go away.
Avatar n tn The doctor game me Propranolol and Xanax. Yes, the first time it happened was when I smoked it, but since then it's happened even though I haven't been smoking. I even tried a different strain, before I quit, that was meant to help with anxiety and relaxation.
Avatar f tn also was given 10 pills of ativan 0.5 since i finished with xanax and am kinda scared that xanax is a little more addicting than ativan. and, want me to take propranolol along with this. my question is, has anyone taken this propranolol (20mg once a day) for anxiety problems? and does anyone think increasing the paxil will help at all for me?
Avatar n tn the dr told me i could start taking propranolol -10 mg 3 times daily instead. i dont know what to do. i dont know how my body will react to a new prescription. i cant afford to take a chance to have a panic attack in front of other people. i dont know which one will work the best for the long hours i will be working.
Avatar m tn I have been clean for over 3 years, but had a panic attack on October 6th and got scared. I took a Xanax from a family member and that began a 3 to 4 week binge taking a daily dose of .5 to 1. mg at night with 2 to 5 beers. The feeling I got from the Xanax triggered my active addiction all over again. I want to stop but want to make sure I do what's best. My last Xanax was Wednesday around 7:00pm. I didn't sleep well at all last night and can deal with that if that's all.
1111160 tn?1258471532 Okay so I was prescribed xanax for GaD however my question is today my anxiety was very low not to bothersome but I still took my xanax. Was it still okayto take it or should I have not taken it? I feel super calm like nothing phases me is that okay?
Avatar m tn I recently started seeing a new General Practitioner who came very highly recommended by family and friends. I love her, she's a hippie who went to medical school. As a rule her staff said it would be in my best interest to begin with a physical, to which I agreed. Full labs, CBC, EKG, EEG (unusual for a GP), and blood pressure, etc. She was quite alarmed by my blood pressure, and she detected AFib. I proceeded to inform her that the AFIb is news to me.
Avatar f tn How long does this medicine take to kick in? I'm taking 1 mg of lorazepam and took my first dose about an hour ago and still don't feel the relief I expected! My Dr wants me to take this instead of the Xanax I was taking. This doesn't seem to ease my anxiety as quickly as the Xanax! Is this normal? My Dr said it's pretty much the same as Xanax it just lasts longer. Any advice?
Avatar f tn I have been on Xanax for the past 5 years, three times a day, and when I take it my anxiety is wonderful. I just hate the fact that when I don't take it well try not to take it I feel horrible, the anxiety is just annoying. I had started working out to try and get my mind off of everything and that was starting to work a little but then I had that seizure 2 weeks ago and now I am freaked that it might happen again when I am exercising so havent been doing that.
1021784 tn?1306363011 First of all, I think a MUCH better option for you would be a long acting benzo, like Klonopin, versus Xanax XR. While the Xanax XR is formulated to be an "extended release" form of Xanax, it is still Xanax and still carries the same tolerance issues as the regular xanax. I think Klonopin would also be a much better option for you as well due to its anticonvulsant properties, if you have a seizure disorder. Like lydia said...we can only offer suggestions....
994817 tn?1249738278 Hello... I suffer from severe anxiety and panic attacks. My heart races, I sweat, I can hardly focus,- basically I feel like I'm on speed- ALL the time. I take anti-anxiety medication (xanax) and it really really works. I was on anti-depressants because docs want to over prescribe anti-depressants and under prescribe benzodiazapines (like xanax, valium, etc). Well the anti-depressants didnt do ANYTHING for me.... I took them for about 6 months and was a complete WRECK!
Avatar f tn Prior to being pregnant I would take 5-10mg of Propranolol a few times a month for performance anxiety. I have withheld using it so far but it has really hindered me at work. I have a big presentation I need to give this week in front of 150 people and fear getting on stage without taking it. However, I am also nervous about any potential harm to my baby. Can you clarify if it is safe to use propranolol (5mg) infrequently during the remainder of my pregnancy??? thank you very much!!
3894746 tn?1348501498 I have been taking 1 mg xanax for 4 months now. I am to take it 3 times daily for my severe tweaky panic and anxiety disorders. All of a sudden my doctor switched me cold turkey to klonopin 1mg. When taking XANAX when I would have an attack I would take my XANAX & within 15 minutes my heart stopped pounding & I could breath. But with KLONOPIN it takes hours to work. When I am having an attack it's almost impossible to wait this long.
Avatar f tn My doc prescribed me Propranolol and I have now come back to be with my dad! I did not want to take the tablets first and I don't have the kind of anxiety when I'm about to do a speech or something, but the kind where I am constantly thinking/feeling that something is seriously wrong with me! I plucked up the courage however to take one at 10:30 this morning after a really bad night before bed last night thinking I was dying!
Avatar f tn i have been taking 40 mg of paxil for 2 yrs now, i was also taking 0.5 mg xanax but my dr decided to try propranolol 40mg instead because i started to have high blood pressue. i read these two meds arent safe together. has or does anyone take them together?
Avatar f tn I also take wellbutrin for depression and xanax for an anxiety disorder. I am thinking about trying to get off of the Darvon and Vicodin altogether because I don't want it to hurt my kidneys and liver and I was just wondering what I can expect as far as withdrawal symptoms and how long they will last. Also is Darvon just as addicting as Vicodin?
Avatar f tn When I told him I was suffering from a pulse visible in my eye, he prescribed propranolol (3 10mg doses a day, 8am, 2pm, 8pm) for me. That drug didn't reduce my blood pressure effectively enough so I was placed on Lisinopril (10mg once daily at 8am) just last week. As I attempted to gradually reduce my propranolol dose I experienced tachycardia, so, after consulting an ER doctor, resumed my regular dosage. I am due to see my pediatrician this thursday.
Avatar f tn Has anyone tried PROPRANOLOL for prevention of Migraines? I have struggled with headaches almost every day & Migraines aprox every 7-10 days for the last 10 years. Feverfew has helped but they now seem to be getting worst so I was thinking of asking my GP if I could try Propranolol.