harrycatcat1 Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 I went to the doctors yesterday as I am plagued with migraines. She has prescribed me propranolol which is a beta blocker and is also to treat loads of things as well as migraines. Does any one else use them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerSim Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 I went to the doctors yesterday as I am plagued with migraines. She has prescribed me propranolol which is a beta blocker and is also to treat loads of things as well as migraines. Does any one else use them? Not sure why you are asking... I'm on Bisoprolol, for hypertension. Don't suffer with migraine. Are you concerned about your certs? or ATB Sim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted January 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 Not sure why you are asking... I'm on Bisoprolol, for hypertension. Don't suffer with migraine. Are you concerned about your certs? or ATB Sim No mate just curious if anyone else uses it for migraines or whatever else as it seems to be a cure for nearly everything Propranolol is indicated for the management of various conditions including: Hypertension Angina pectoris Tachyarrhythmias Myocardial infarction Control of tachycardia/tremor associated with anxiety, hyperthyroidism or lithium therapy. Essential tremor Migraine prophylaxis [1][2] Cluster headaches prophylaxis Tension headache (Off the label use) Shaky hands There has been some experimentation in psychiatric areas:[3] Treating the excessive drinking of fluids in psychogenic polydipsia,[4][5] Antipsychotic-induced akathisia,[6] Aggressive behavior of patients with brain injuries[7] Post-traumatic stress disorder Glaucoma Primary exertional headache[8] :o :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vole Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 Useful and life prolonging drugs in my field of work ie cardiac care . I could give a link for the pharmacist website but you might be better off reading the data sheet inside the box or talking to the Pharmacist . Hope they fix your problem . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Potter Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 No mate just curious if anyone else uses it for migraines or whatever else as it seems to be a cure for nearly everything Propranolol is indicated for the management of various conditions including: Hypertension Angina pectoris Tachyarrhythmias Myocardial infarction Control of tachycardia/tremor associated with anxiety, hyperthyroidism or lithium therapy. Essential tremor Migraine prophylaxis [1][2] Cluster headaches prophylaxis Tension headache (Off the label use) Shaky hands There has been some experimentation in psychiatric areas:[3] Treating the excessive drinking of fluids in psychogenic polydipsia,[4][5] Antipsychotic-induced akathisia,[6] Aggressive behavior of patients with brain injuries[7] Post-traumatic stress disorder Glaucoma Primary exertional headache[8] :o :o Go on really scare us, list the possible side effects :o :o :o :o :o I'm on a right handful of tablets for Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, raised cholesterol, giganticcockism amongst others. If I suffered from only half of the possible side effects I'd be the undertakers best customer Potter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripey999 Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 I was prescribed beta blockers along with other stuff for daily migraines and high blood pressure (caused by kidney problems). However, I had to stop the beta blocker because they left me short of breath and energy. I would walk from the car to my office and be out of breath and knackered. Doing anything in the garden was a real trial and I had to keep sitting down. As soon as I stopped taking them my energy levels returned and I can now do more things without getting out of breath. I am still in the exploration stage trying to find a replacement to sort out the kidnet problem and keep the hypertension down but the doc thinks the beta blocker may need to be restarted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerSim Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 as was said above, you can always come off them if they cause issues. I am actually in the process of reducing the dose at the mo, as they are messing with my COPD. They just have to be withdrawn gradually, over a "sensible" period of time. They've helped my BP, but my heart is still enlarged (!), so I'm off to the cardiac guy in the non too distant.. assuming they are right, and they are not contraindicated, I'd give em a go, at the lowest dose you can get initially.... only my opinion, but i'm still here !! ATB Sim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicykillgaz Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 I was prescribed propranolol for anxiety, but don't use them as they are little or no use at all for me. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fern01 Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 I use a beta blocker (25mg Atenolol) everyday and will probably do so for the rest of my life. They are for the ticker and keep you calm and more laid back. Wife reckon I am much less agressive,generouse and easy going since I started on them. Improved my snooker quite a bit too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guest1957 Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 Bisoprolol for tachycardia. Only side effect being wildly vived dreams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmer Fudd. Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 (edited) I was prescribed Beta Blockers for blood pressure(now referred to as hypertension). The side effects were lowering my heart rate from around 72 beats per minute to 48 beats per minute which caused me to nearly black out whilst driving one day...highly dangerous, and also one they don't tell you of which is impaired thinking. I was subsequently warned off all blood pressure tablets by a friend who was a hospital matron for years. There are other ways of controlling blood pressure than tablets by being careful with what you stuff in yer gob...crisps(fats), cheese(more fats), cakes(more fats+sugar), sweets/chocolate(fats+sugar),animal fats, saturated fats, Maccy D's etc etc are stuff to avoid alltogether if you have the willpower. I lost 2 stone in a year through not eating this sort of stuff and my blood pressure is now within acceptable limits without my doctor needing to give me any medication. Another thing to consider when you have you BP read at the surgery is WHITE COAT SYNDROME ie the thought of anything being found wrong automatically raises your blood pressure before you start. As an aside I have also been reliably informed that every time you get handed a prescription, the surgery are paid x ammount by the NHS, so no wonder the doctors are so keen to write them out willy nilly...more money for them. But these are just my experiences. Edited January 21, 2012 by Elmer Fudd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerettaSV10 Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 I'm on a right handful of tablets for Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, raised cholesterol, amongst others. If I suffered from only half of the possible side effects I'd be the undertakers best customer Potter Same here, mind you the windy side affects of the diabetes tablets are ever present . Took beta blockers many years ago, can't remember what for. As mentioned earlier read the enclosed label for the side affects as I found whith some medication you can feel worse because of the side affects. Your doctor can change them for a alternative if having problems as generally they will perscribe the cheapest generic branded tablets first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted January 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 Well I have been taking beta blockers (propranolol) for two days and I still have a headache but not a migraine so that's a start, I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 I've been on them for over 10 years now following a couple of heart attacks. As far as I am aware I don't suffer from any side effects. Below are some details: Beta blockers Beta-blockers are a class of drugs that block the effects of beta-adrenergic substances produced by the body, specifically the nerves and the adrenal gland, such as adrenaline (epinephrine). By blocking the effects of adrenaline, beta-blockers relieve stress on the heart by slowing the rate at which the heart beats. Beta-blockers have been used to treat high blood pressure, angina, certain types or tremors, stage fright, and abnormally fast heart beats (palpitations). They also have become important drugs for improving survival after heart attacks. Beta-blockers have been used for many years to prevent migraine headaches. It is not known how beta-blockers prevent migraine headaches. It may be by decreasing prostaglandin production, though it also may be through their effect on serotonin or a direct effect on arteries. The beta-blockers used in preventing migraine headaches include propranolol (Inderal), atenolol (Tenormin), metoprolol (Lopressor, Lopressor LA, Toprol XL), nadolol (Corgard), and timolol (Blocadren). Beta-blockers generally are well-tolerated. They can aggravate breathing difficulties in patients with asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema. In patients who already have slow heart rates (bradycardias) and heart block (defects in electrical conduction within the heart), beta-blockers can cause dangerously slow heartbeats. Beta-blockers can aggravate symptoms of heart failure. Other side effects include drowsiness, diarrhea, constipation, fatigue, decrease in endurance, insomnia, nausea, depression, dreaming, memory loss, impotence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 I am on 75mg of Atenolol/day.Not really suffered any side effects but have to split the dose to 25mg in the morning and the rest at night otherwise I suffer from dizziness when I direct the coaches into school in the morning.They are a bit like having a rev limiter fitted to your heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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