Hi there,

I had a huge episode of panic about a month ago which lasted continually for just over a week. Half way through the episode i saw a GP - not my regular one. By the time i saw him he diagnosed me as severely taci-cardic from being in an anxious state. I think i got myself in such a loop of anxiety i couldnt get out of it. It was a horrid experience, something i would never want to have again!!

Anyway, he gave me Propanolol 40mg to be taken 3 times a day. My anxiety did calm down eventually after a few days. But that was about 3 weeks ago and i've had a huge side effect from the medication - swollen ankles and weight gain.

As a result (I have an eating disorder too) I have totally stopped my medication and im now debating about going back to my original beta-blocker Atenolol 25mg (this was given to me to control heart palpitations from Bulimia).

Im so confused because i'd hate to have an anxiety episode like that again, but id also hate to have the extra weight gain!

Any advice anyone??

Take care,

Snowwolf
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