Taking propranolol in the evening?

[anna85]

Hi,

I've taken Propranolol a few times for anxiety but only 10 or 20mg. I'm not sure whether it worked or if it was a placebo effect or whether the thing I was anxious about wasn't as bad as I thought!

I've had really bad anxiety today (had to go home from work). I'm still quite worked up but not sure if I should take it now in the evening (6.30pm) because I've heard it might affect my sleep? I'm not sleeping well atm and don't want to make it worse.

Any advice much appreciated.

[Pipkin]

Hi there,

I can only give you my experience but taking propranolol at night helps me to sleep as it slows my heart rate and generally relaxes me. I've heard conflicting experiences of this: some people say it makes them tired, some say it keeps them awake.

I guess the only way you'll find out is by trying.

Pip

[anna85]

Thanks! That's reassuring. I've just taken 10 mg as I don't think that should hurt too much. I need to calm down a bit so I can eat dinner... my tummy is in knots with anxiety but I need to eat!