Anyone on BETA BLOCKERS?

[jenk1]

just been prescribed some by my GP.
he said they will help me with my anxiety as well as my BP.

was reading the side effects
nausea,diahorrhea,feeling sick,dizzyness,cold toes and fingers..........the list goes on.......

No i'm not, but I did read some research into fish oils, apparently they are equally as effective as anti depressants in treating anxiety and depression, plus they are non addictive. I was on diaxepam and fluoxetine a couple of years ago, and yes they did take the edge off, but I only lasted a few months but did not like taking them at all. I'm not depressed now but I do get anxious, or did, I take fish oils and I promise you they put a spring in your step. I really do feel that they help, and you don't need to be on them for weeks for them to make a difference. The ones you want are the ones that contain EPA and DHA. Sainsbury's do 1 a day fish oils with both of those in and they aren't expensive, a couple of quid for a months supply. Also buy some lavender oil from holland and barrat, put a few drops on your pillow - it calms you and helps you sleep. I sleep quite deeply when I do that.
Don't feel that you have to get trapped in the cycle of medication. I do believe that doctors can help with certain illnesses, but with depression, being hooked on pills for years just leads to a spiral of addiction and numbness, good luck!

I took them for migraine. They weren't as bad as I expected - cold extremities (which I already had) did for me in the end. The ones for BP are usually longer acting.

If your dr thinks you need them, why not give them a try, you can always come off them if you do have problems.

I've been on beta blockers for a couple of years. Always had quite high blood pressure since I had pre eclampsia with my twins in 1981. I started having really bad panic attacks a while ago and was given them. They have made big difference to me. Yes - I read the side effects to - but I am much better on them.

I've been on beta blockers for a long time along with other medication for high blood pressure I have numerous other health problems as well including depression and anxiety. On monday when I ran out of beta blockers my levels of anxiety became really bad (shaking etc) so I guess there having more of an effect than I thought. No real side effects well not any that I have noticed.

Hi Been on beta blockers for over 20 years for severe anxiety. These drugs have probably saved my life as before I started taking them in my early 20's my life was crippled with social phobia and wanted to kill myself. If I take more than usual then I do get very tired which is the only side effect I have had.
Hope that helps.
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Hi Been on beta blockers for over 20 years for severe anxiety. These drugs have probably saved my life as before I started taking them in my early 20's my life was crippled with social phobia and wanted to kill myself. If I take more than usual then I do get very tired which is the only side effect I have had.
Hope that helps.
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I've been on them for 7 years for high blood pressure, and I do think they've helped me feel less anxious as well. No side effects whatsoever for me- unlike the ghastly Methyldopa I took before, that was turning me into a depressed zombie. The only side effect with the beta blockers is I really can't drik: more than one glass of wine and I'm straight into the hangover.

My GP tried me on them 2 years ago for a tremor. It helped with the shaking but not the muscle tension, its caused by dystonia. I didn't like them, felt like a robot. But they can help with some things. I am on clonazepam instead now but like valium you get really grumpy when it is beginning to wear off and I also can't drink hardly anything. I can imagine they would help with anxiety but try some psychological approaches alongside. Maybe yoga, or exercise if you can face it / make time for it. Even a short daily walk can really help.