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I’ve been on 40mg propranolol for about 3 weeks now for high blood pressure caused by my anxiety. They leave me feeling constantly tired is this normal? And sometimes when I’m having a panic attack they make me feel like I can’t breath. Does anyone else have these experiences?
Tiredness is the most common propranolol side-effect. It works by blocking adrenaline receptors to prevent the flight-or-flight adrenaline surge during anxiety/panic attacks. Unfortunately, it also dampens adrenaline availability for day to day activity hence the tiredness. It often lessens as the body adapts, but may not completely resolve.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shelly15
This is a less common side-effect which may be exacerbating the breathlessness that often occurs during panic attacks.Quote:
And sometimes when I’m having a panic attack they make me feel like I can’t breath.
Are the attacks less severe and/or less frequent since you began taking propranolol?