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Propranolol for anxiety... tiredness?

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anonymous98 · 26/03/2023 19:37

My GP prescribed me 80mg of propranolol for panic disorder back in December, which has been lowered to 30mg (sometimes 40mg) as I couldn't tolerate the higher dose.

I find it's reasonably effective at controlling anxiety but the side effects are making life hard. I used to exercise everyday and now find 20 minute workouts challenging because my HR is quite low (not dangerously so). I'm also quite tired. I went back to the GP who did comprehensive bloods, listened to chest, etc. and said all normal. I've also gained 2.5kg and am increasingly hungry. Some of this is probably healthy, as I was previously too anxious to eat. I'm not diabetic as my insulin levels were tested.

BP is low-ish (about 100/65). I can raise it with caffeine.

Is it normal for propranolol to cause fatigue?

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anonymous98 · 26/03/2023 19:38

Oh, and I'm cold all the time.

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