I am one of those people that gets very hung up on side effects. I have been given several lots of medication to try some for my IBS some for my Anxiety..
It all sounds great whilst talking to the Doctor. I get the medication, get home have a read or a google (i know i shouldnt) and then get totallty put off by it all. I have GAD and a Phobia of being Sick with a possible bit of OCD when it comes to my unhelpful thinking patterns.
I have been given 10mg of Propranolol - it states on box one three times a day but im pretty sure my doctor said to just take them when i felt anxious. I have read they might make you drowsy and have sight problems - im currently learning to drive and im scared if i take them i will have an accident on my driving lesson. I know i might not get those side effects BUT my anxiety sometimes tells me i have problems i dont so part of me thinks i will then just think i have sight problems.
I know i probably sound stupid for being this way and being to scared to take medication but i dont want to feel any worse than i do. I try to manage my anxiety with CBT and self help books/courses instead of medication but at times i want something to take the edge off but i think im looking for a miracle cure.