prawny
21-06-04, 14:33
hi
i suffered a severe anxiety attack yesterday and took myself to a&e. i was given 2mg of diazipam and told to visit my gp. the diazipam worked. i have just returned from my gp and he has prescribed propranolol 20mg twice a day and has given me 28 x 2mg diazipam for emergencies. i have been reading about propranolol and everything states it shouldnt be given to people who suffer with asthma. my gp is aware i have asthma and just warned me that my blue inhaler wont work if i take propranolol and if i find my chest gets worse to stop taking them. i feel so confused and am contemplating not taking them and just using diazapam when i feel anxious! does anybody have any advice? does anybody no if it is just high doses which can cause problems with breathing?
thanks
dawn x
i suffered a severe anxiety attack yesterday and took myself to a&e. i was given 2mg of diazipam and told to visit my gp. the diazipam worked. i have just returned from my gp and he has prescribed propranolol 20mg twice a day and has given me 28 x 2mg diazipam for emergencies. i have been reading about propranolol and everything states it shouldnt be given to people who suffer with asthma. my gp is aware i have asthma and just warned me that my blue inhaler wont work if i take propranolol and if i find my chest gets worse to stop taking them. i feel so confused and am contemplating not taking them and just using diazapam when i feel anxious! does anybody have any advice? does anybody no if it is just high doses which can cause problems with breathing?
thanks
dawn x