When should I take it? And night sweats?

[Svojski85]

If you are taking whole-day propranolol, you are likely to be tired. The function of propranolol is the so-called beta1 and beta2 blockade. The dominant majority of beta1 and beta2 cell receptors are on cells of the heart(b1) and lungs(b2). When propranolol reaches them (in blood circulation), it decreases the function of hearth (lower heart beat), and decreases the function of lungs as well (lower frequency breathing). Therefore, it is likely that you feel tired for your heartbeat was lowered and your breathing was lowered (for a reason; ask your doctor). You may gain weight, basically for the reason that you feel quickly tired when exercising or doing anything. I gained 30kg over 3 years, but I was truly lazy and was eating crap food. It is all about finding the right medicine for you. You should probably try a few or see a specialist if the medicine does not suit you. There are tons of medicines now available, but you might be struggling getting them on the NHS.

[spawn]

Hi gav it's been a while!! Propranolol gave me awful night sweats too and the most the weird vivid dreams that I had to stop taking it, I also gained weight whilst on it but the sweats were the worst, I'd wake up swimming!!! Great to hear from you, I've not been on for ages but having a bad blip at the min, take care X X

Hey Nicola, sorry your having a blip! xx

I don't put weight on easily, just the way I am.
But I do feel zapped of life! My doctor wants me to go back on venlafaxine but I really don't!! I've been off it a year now!
Thanks for the info svojski85!

[nicola1980]

Don't struggle on hun but know what you mean about not wanted to go back on it but maybe a low dose will help you? X X