There are 160 ratings for the drug: INDERAL in the Askapatient database.

Key to ratings for inderal: 5-Very Satisfied: this medicine cured me or helped me a great deal. 4-Satisfied: this medicine helped. 3-Somewhat Satisfied: this medicine helped somewhat. 2-Not Satisfied: this medicine did not work to my satisfaction. 1-Dissatisfied: I would not recommend taking this medicine.

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5	Arrhythmia-PVC's;Mitral Valve Prola	None now.	I ended up in the ER 32 years ago with an arrhythmia (Premature Ventricular Contractions) and Mitral Valve Prolapse. It was was so bad that I would faint when I raised my hands above my head (washing my hair, getting something down from a high shelf, adjusting an IV flow rate). This was not acceptable as I am an RN. I have been on Inderal since nursing school days which is 32 years ago. Inderal gave me my life to live with no side effects. I am on 40 mg three times a day. I once was on it four times a day but I gradually reduced the one time because I don't like to take anything more than I need. I beleive in very gradually decreasing a medication. I substituted one dose a week with 30 mg and then if successful I raised it to twice a week, and then three times a week etc. After I was on 30 mg for the one dosage I then repeated the process going down to 20 mg then 10 mg and then none. It takes awhile to get off of something but I have found the success rate to be very good.	F	51	32 years		7/10/2007
5	paroxymal atrial tachycardia	none. i take 5mg of it once a day. i also take it along with lanoxin .125 one whole pill and a half of one once a day.	i just found out that wyeth ayerst is no longer making the 10mg tablet of inderal in the brand name any longer but are still making the other strengths. so now i will have to take it generically which im not happy about. it wasnt the price i was worried about it was the peace of mind and the security of the brand name.	F		26 years		6/29/2006
5	tremors, anxiety	Some eye fatigue	This has been a drug that has enabled me to just plain live life without fear of going out of control with the shakes. I have had that problem since a young child. When I read about Inderal 25 years ago and my doc prescribed it, I was in awe! 25 years later it still works. I take it only as needed. The dose is only 10 mg. The heart calms down, the tremors don't even start. It is a wonder drug for someone who manifests anxiety by shaking out of control. The only drawback is it takes about 30 minutes to kick in. I can usually predict when I may need one. I probably take 3 or 4 tablets a week.	F	58	25 years		9/19/2005 Email
5	arrythmias and taccachardia	Normal heart rate and rhythm (from 120-200 beats/minute to 69 beats/minute) but weight gain and exhaustion. I was always so very under weight I tried every method to gain without success. I began taking Inderal (120 mg LA) due to heart arrhythmias and rapidly gained 35 pounds (that was more than 20 years ago). Once I gained the weight, I remained stable (weight-wise), but now, I would love to lose 15 pounds and can't. I eat much less than I did when I was trying to gain (I now consume about 1800 calories/day as opposed to 3500 prior to inderal) and stay at a consistent 160 lbs (I am a woman 5 feet 8 inches). I would love to lose even 10 pounds, and can not. I do have VIVID dreams....sometimes nightmare-like, but I rather enjoy this aspect of the drug. Perhaps Steven King could write an even more graphic and horrific novel if he stayed on a consistent regime of Inderal....who knows......maybe that's his secret!!!!!!!		F	55	25 years		7/24/2008
5	Migraines and hypertension	Disorientation and dizziness when taking120mg/day. Possible weight gain. Difficulty losing weight. I cry easily. Some vivid dreams or violent nightmares with dosage of more than 80 mg/day.	Now that I take only 40 to 60mg/day the only side effects are some short term memory loss (It takes me about 15 to 30 seconds longer to recall people's names, for example. I still cry easily (though this could be hormonal) and I find it difficult to lose weight (I gained 16 lbs since I started taking it, but that was 23 years ago, so it could be due to age). My blood pressure is normal with it, without it, it goes to 180/120 also, I used to suffer from horrible migraines almost on a daily basis, now I get a small migraine before or during my period only. For me the medicine was a godsend. I had been suffering with migraines for at least 10 years and had been placed on codeine and other ineffective medications. Through daily 3-mile walks I was able to reduce my dosage from 120mg/day to 60mg/day.	F	53	23 years		8/15/2006
5	anxiety stage fright	slow heart beat	only 10 mg a day	M	61	20 years		7/30/2008
5	essential tremor, social anxiety	Hardly any on low dose--10-20 mg a day. Some tiredness. It is a wonderful alternative to anti-depressants and/or sedatives. It allowed me to keep my job of 30 years. Doesn't seem to be a dependancy issue.	I recently read that hair loss was a side-effect. I'd noticed my hair getting thinner over the years (woman). Anyone else have this side-effect?	F	57	20 years		4/6/2009
4	Essential Tremor	Have done well no noticeable side effects	Have taken as much as 160mgm LA twice daily to presently 80mgm daily. Would like to go off of it. Would like to see if I lost some of my weight gain over years. When not taking drug have terrible temors of hands, especially left one.	F	65	20 years		3/28/2009
5	Essential (Familial) Tremors	Extreme nausea after the first dose. Never again after that.	My tremors had been tolerable for many years, then at age 36 they increased in my hands and head.I couldn't sign a check or hold a fork anymore.The Inderal slowed the tremors until they're only noticeable if I'm late for a pill or had too much caffeine. Inderal has given me the ability to lead a quality life.I take one 80mg. tablet three times per day.Bonus--No more migrains or racing heart beats!	F	55	19 years		3/16/2007
4	Benign Essential Tremour	Occasional blurred vision, sometimes feel slowed down physically & cognitively, occasionally forgetfull. These side effects go away when I stop taking Half Inderal, but the shaking returns!	It has helped me greatly over the last 18 years. However, I would prefer to take something which does not stay in your system for so long.	M	47	18 years		10/10/2005 Email
5	migraines	120 mg LA. once a day If taken in late afternoon or later I have very vivid dreams that are quite hallucinagenic. It gives me a calming effect which can never hurt. I do have some short term memory loss.	This has been a God send for my migraines. I was having them daily and now only rarely have one which is no where near as severe as they use to be. I would recommend at least trying it if you've gotten little relief from migraines.	F	54	15 years		9/10/2006
5	migraine	Lethargy, weight gain, high cholesterol and triglycerides, vivid dreams	I've taken Inderal for 15 years to prevent daily classic migraines with visual aura. I could not function without this med but have had to increase dosage over the years from 60mg LA QD to about 100mg LA QD at present (I remove graines from capsules to reduce dosage). Now my cholesterol and TGs are very high and I suspect beta-blocker because my diet is healthy - low fat and low carb. I recently added 300mg CQ-10 QD and it helps greatly with the brain fog and lethargy and prevented the necessity to increase dosage of inderal again. Anyone changed from long-term inderal to topamax??	F	62	15 years		10/6/2008 Email
5	Stage fright	Occasionally, a very small amount of lightheadedness.	This drug works wonders for me when I have to give a speech. I was outright phobic, but this allowed me to not only perform, but to perform better and better each time I spoke. I only take about 30 mg, and only when I have to give a speech, so I can't tell you if there might be side effects at higher/more frequent doses.	M	45	15 years		9/25/2009
5	Migraine/Tension Headache	Slight Weight gain, reduced erectile status. Reduced ability to undertake extended strenuous exercise as my heart rate refuses to climb to meet the blood demand.	But then again I was oversexed, over-aggressive, too skinny and getting headaches every few days so all of the above side-effects are perfectly acceptable. Tried weaning myself off it a couple of times and became wired/shaky/pounding heart/nervous so I guess it will be with me for life.	M	44	14 years		1/19/2008
5	Migraine	Weight gain - approx 35lb. Very vivid dreams. Some insomnia. Tiredness in afternoons. Cold feet and hands. Breathlessness when walking up hills (this might be due to the weight gain though).	Taking Inderal LA 80. I find that this drug works very well in controlling my headaches. It also has the side effect of making me very calm - people remark that I always seem to be bomb-proof, never panicking, even when the going gets tough! The weight gain has been a problem. I have a very healthy diet, but continue to gain weight. In all, I would say that the benefits outweigh the problems. I've just been taken off this drug and started taking Ramipril today. I'm hoping that this will also help me to lose some of the weight I gained while on Inderal. If I don't feel that Ramipril are an improvement, I may go back onto Inderal.	F	50	10 years		6/4/2007
5	Migranes/ fast heart rate	None	I've been taking this drug for about 10 years. I do not notice any side effects that anyone here is talking about. I take 200 mg a day. My hair is thinning, I've put on a little weight, my cholesterol is up and my memory seems to be worse.. but all of these things can be contributed to age as I started taking this drug when I was 30 and didn't have any of these issues until just the last 2 years after a hysterectomy. I also have noticed that as long as I excersise everyday and eat well I can drop any extra weight. But there again, getting older, metabolism naturally slowing down. No vivid dreams, have never noticed a calming effect and went from a migraine everyday to one every 3 months or so. Do not like it with Topamax, that causes severe numbness in arms and legs, severe enough that it's actually painful.	F	40	10 years		6/17/2009
5	high blood pressure severe anxiety	insomnia extreame weight gain, light headed tiredness	I feel as if it saved my life. It stopped severe anxiety in it's tracks. I just wish I could lose weight, I cannot lose weight taking this drug... but it is a miracle drug.I am thankful for it.	F	55	10 years		11/5/2009 Email
4	MVP	memory loss,fatigueness,inc. weight,low dissison power,long thoughting,	but it is my life,i can't live without ineral+ecosprin	M	28	10 years		3/6/2008 Email
5	Benign Essential Tremor	none	This drug works VERY well for benign essential tremor. When I started taking it, for the first time in years, no one asked	F	42	9 years		2/4/2005
5	Benign Essential Tremor	none. except if I forget to take it, heart races and hands shake. I always take my propranolol- 60 mg. 1 time a day.	This drug works VERY well for benign essential tremor. When I started taking it, no one asked	F	42	9 years		2/4/2005
5	Essential Tremors	Only side affects so far are short term memory loss. If I miss a day or two, I get dizzy.		F	49	8 years		10/25/2004 Email
5	HBP & migraine	no noticable side effects	I take a moderate dosage for blood pressure & it cuts down on the migraines, too. When I get a headache I take 10 to 20 mg of valium and within 20 minutes I am fine - no more symptoms at all.	M	50	7 years		1/22/2010
3	Migraine	Weight Gain, low pulse rate, cold hands / feet, dizzy sick feeling if miss dose, short term memory issues	use to get severe migraine, needing treatment at emergency dept, about twice a month. No migraines since taking, but weight gain real issue, have gained 25 kilos (55 pound) since starting medication even though on calorie controlled diet with cardio and weight training 6 out of 7 days, so will be looking for alternative treatment.	F	36	7 years		12/10/2007
3	SVT (super ventricular tachycardia)	Fatgue,short term memory loss,extreme weight gain, mental depression, angina pains,tingling in hands and feet,vivid dreams		F	39	7 years		1/9/2008 Email
5	Stage fright/pub. speaking anxiety	Tired and irritable several hours after taking 10 mg.	Works amazingly well to eliminate the physical manifestations of anxiety. No shaking, stammering, panic. However, I don't like the side-effects, so try to only take it in really high-stress situations! I take 10 mg for big events (speeches, presentations, musical performance), 5 mg for meetings, etc. I don't mind being a little nervous, but have had one too many public speaking bombs and found myself saying "no" too much. I am very thankful that I have access to this drug - I can now say "yes" and that makes my life better.	F	48	5 years		2/10/2009
4	anxiety	none noticted	great for me.	M	61	5 years 15mg 1X D		2/23/2010
3	To help with arythmia problems	Have recently deen diagnosed as diabetic and trying to lose weight on Inderal seems virtually impossible. Lethargy but so many incredible vivid dreams that sleep is always disturbed and very patchy. Stomach cramps frequently		M	53	5 years		1/15/2009 Email
5	Tremor	Possible weight gain (only about 3 or 4 lbs) over a period of 4 yrs. Most likely just due to getting older :(	This is my miracle drug!!! This drug has saved my life. I have had tremors in my hands and sometimes limbs that started in my teen years. I am an artist and it make drawing and painting very difficult. I was also a server and a bartender, who spilled drinks all over people because I shook so badly. It was humiliating! It really affected all areas of my life and it took years until I found a doctor to diagnose me. I had been coping with alcohol and xanax to get the shakes down. I have also had pretty bad social anxiety and this helped some in that a big part of my social anxiety was because I was afraid people were going to be able to tell I was nervous. This drug alleviates all nervous symptoms... shaking hands, shaking voice, sweating, heart rate. It is truly amazing. I still have some social anxiety but can cope much more easily.	F	28	4 years 160mg 1X D		2/19/2010 Email
5	Stage Fright	None.	I take only in performance situations. Works wonders for me. I don't "feel" any effects from the drug; it is what I "don't feel: -- debilitating stage fright -- that makes all the difference.	F	46	4 years		12/26/2005
5	anxiety	Slight depressed mood if I take it regularly.	This drug helps me so much with the physical symptoms of anxiety. It seems to stop my anxiety from spiralling out of control. I only take it when I know I'm going to be in a situation which will cause higher levels of anxiety than what I usually feel. (I have general anxiety too.) I can now do things I never thought I would be able to do as long as I remember to take my little pink pill about an hour before. Exams have become annoying and inconvenient insted of terrifying, I can talk in front of groups of people too, still don't enjoy it, but I can do it and remain intellegent and calm.	F	41	4 years		5/20/2003
4	tachycardia			M	27	4 years		11/29/2005 Email
4	Migraine	I didn't think i was suffering side effects, but now after being almost weaned off I have changed my mind, I guess the side effects creeped up on me. I now believe inderal could have been contributing to weight gain and inability to lose weight, (lost 2lbs without trying in 3 weeks since cutting my dose), lethargy, heart palpitations, dry and itchy eyes, blurred vision, minor depression, and cold extremities. It also lowered my heart rate and blood pressure below a normal level. However, the effect it had on my migraines was amazing, but perhaps 4-5 years is too long to take this drug. I haven't noticed any negative reactions to coming off the drug slowly, in fact i feel better for it.	I started by taking 80mg per day about 4-5 years ago at a time when i was suffering migraines about 50% of the time and a general headache all the time. It worked wonders and within a month i remembered what feeling normal was again after such a long time! After a few years and an increased frequency of tension headaches my doctor suggested i up my dose to 160mg per day, which i did, this helped initially, but the headaches started to break through after about 6 months. (I now question the advice to double my dose). I've now been switched to 10mg amitriptyline per day which i took for a month before beginning to cut my dose of inderal, first cutting it to 80mg per day for 10 days, then 40mg for 2 weeks, now i'm going to take 20mg for a while and then stop altogether.	F	26	4 years 80-160mg 1X D		7/31/2010
4	stage fright/public speaking	feelings of extreme tiredness. Someone told me my eyes looked watery.	this medication has worked wonders for controlling the "flight or fight" impulse associated with public speaking. i only use it when i know i am going to give a speech or presentation or when I'll need to actively participate in meetings. only downside is being tired a few hours after taken. only need 10mg or even less. but since it only treats the symptoms of anxiety, I am going to tackle getting over my actual fear/phobia. i may not always have the pill handy in unforeseen situations.	F	33	4 years		4/4/2009
1	akathisia	shortness of breath; amnesia; raynaud's (cold hands and feet); extreme exhaustion; debilitating depression; acne; water retention in legs. Also withdrawal symptoms of racing heart and extreme emotional outbursts when I try to quit the drug.	Be very careful with this drug. It is considered a "high alert" medication, it is actually for cardiac conditions but also can cause them. If you think migraines are bad, what will you do when you develop asthma, a heart condition or thyroid storm (which can be fatal) from this drug? NOT WORTH IT! For side effects check out the RX list website.	M	34	4 years 1X D		8/12/2010
5	migraine headaches	nothing severe or notable	I am very thankful for Inderal. i spent years trying to treat my migraines and avoid triggers that cause headaches, but on inderal i rarely have migraines. i used to have 3-6 migraines a week and now i have 3-6 a year. i was barely able to work before due to constant headaches and now i am able to do anything. i wish my doctor would have suggested this medication years ago.	F	32	3 years		12/16/2009
4	Migraines	Rapid weight gain (40 lbs 6 months)with lack of energy to exercise, heart palpitations, extreme fatigue	I have had migraines since I was 18 yrs old. Sometimes migraines would last 2-3 days without relief in sight. No medications that I was prescribed made as much of a difference as Inderal. Migraines are rare now and I only take 60mg daily. I only wish that the weight gain was not a side effect.	F	43	3 years		1/5/2008
4	migraines	weight gain, sexual dysfunction	Taking 160mg LA. Reduced migraines from 3 a week to less than 2 a month, which I successfully treat with Maxalt when I feel them coming on. To be fair, if I led a less stressful life, I would have fewer still. I gained about 20 lbs since taking inderal that I haven't been able to shed & keep off. Over the past year, I've noticed decreasing sexual desire, and most recently, bouts of impotence. I can't say for certain whether it's the inderal causing the sexual dysfunction or whether it's just because I'm getting older. I'm very grateful to be without the migraines, but I'd like to have my sex life back.	M	41	3 years		10/19/2007
3	essential tremor	very minor dizziness that went away within 6 months, possibly hair thinning	Was originally taking 80mgs twice a day. Reduced my hand tremors about 90%. About a year later I reduced my dosage to 80mg, and a few years later was able to stop completely. Still have a very slight tremor but it has improved greatly. The main reason I stopped was because I noticed my hair thinning. I'm only 26 years old and there is no history of thinning or hair loss in my family. There's a good chance the Inderal is what caused it as I am not on any other drugs. Aside from that I was very satisfied.	M	26	3 years 80mg 1X D		7/19/2010 Email
2	Panic attacks/anxiety	RAPID, EXTREME WEIGHT GAIN (30 pounds in 3 months!), moderate-severe swelling of legs and ankles, constant exhaustion.	I was having panic attacks, so doc put me on what I call propranolol. The panic attacks went away, but after a few months, I started feeling like crap. Extreme tiredness, easy fatigue. Then came the weight gain. 30 POUNDS IN 3 MONTHS!!! After dozens of doctors telling me to lose weight (btw, I have Fibromyalgia and Chronic Myofascial Pain, so w/o pain management, I CAN'T EXERCISE!) I decided to ween myself off of propanolol (REALLY not reccomended, my father has extensive experience with it. Seriously, don't do it unless you know what you're doing). I've been off it for a month, I've lost 10 pounds, the swelling's gone down, and I have energy. I get a little dizzy every now and then, but I feel great. *I don't reccomend this drug unless you REALLY need it*			3 years		11/23/2006
3	Hypertension/Severe Migraines	Extreme fatigue (although I am taking medication at bedtime) and weight gain. I am at the highest weight of my life; gaining approximately 15 pounds over 2 1/2 year without really changing eating habits.	Inderal has helped tremendously in controlling my migraines and high blood pressure...still not sure it's worth dealing with the fatigue and weight gain though. My physician is lowering my dosage to see if this helps my side effects and has added Relpax for migraines and HZT for hypertension.	F	37	2.5 years 60 mgs. 1X D		5/12/2010
5	Chronic Migraines, tremor		I was originally prescribed Inderal for a tremor. 2 months ago my neurologist increased my dose from once a day to twice a day to help with my daily migraines. I was skeptical since nothing else has helped. I am happy to say that after 10 years of chronic headaches, I no longer have daily migraines!!	F	42	2 years 80 mg 2X D		5/8/2010
5	performance anxiety (stage fright)	slight mood changes when taken several days in a row	I am a professional musician (French horn) in a symphony orchestra and used to suffer from pounding heart, shortness of breath, dry mouth, and shaking when playing exposed solo passages. For years I was told that beta blockers turn you into a zombie with no creativity or artistry. I have found it to be a godsend - my mind remains totally clear and focused, and instead of having a negative effect on my creativity, I now find I can communicate musically much better without all the shaking. I only take 10mg a few times a month when the need arises, so the chances of side effects are practically nil. Highly recommended.	F	34	2 years		9/29/2004
5	Situational Stage Fright/Anxiety	Cold hands/feet Possibly stomach problems/pains-not positive this is the cause Slight tiredness--can be counteracted by coffee No negative mental effects** Able to think clearly**	Phenomenal when used about 45 min. before a very stressful situation--IE.--job interview/speech etc. I use 10mg generic and have used it very infrequently for a couple years. Hope this helps.	M	31	2 years		5/3/2006
5	essential tremor in hands	fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite for a while, lost endurance	......but on the bright side, it made my hands stop shaking!	F	20	2 years		3/27/2005
5	Arrythmia,hypertension,tremors,migr	The positive effect of this medicine has been so overwhelming, I really havent noticed any significant negative side effects.	I am taken a daily dose of 120mg..Body weight: 195,lean muscular build,6'1	M	40	2 years		5/7/2005
5	Migraine	Wake up during the night totally disorientated - where I am even what is around me, goes away after few seconds. Intense dreams that wake me up. Slight decrease in libido.	I take Inderal 40mg twice a day and this controls the frequent severe migraines I used to experience. This drug works for me and I can live with the side effects I experience.	M	30	2 years		7/22/2008
5	Migraines	Absolutely none!	I have tried nearly everything over the course of 10 years to relieve migraines from headache medicines, epidurals, daily chiropractic visits, weekly massages, diet change, acupuncture, yoga, but none of these things have helped me like the 60mg of Inderal I now take daily. Inderal has been an absolute miracle. In fact, I get tears in my eyes from the relief I now have after suffering from headaches 4-5 times a week. I do not have any side effects, in fact, I have ran 2 full marathons and several half marathons since I have been taking Inderal (2 years). I will take Inderal for the rest of my life, but it is a godsend. If you are a migraine sufferer, please try Inderal as it has dramatically changed my life for the better!!! :)	F	31	2 years		7/23/2009 Email
4	Essential tremors/Migraines	None when taking 60-80 mg once per day along w/other meds to prevent migraines. Have taken for about 2 years. Recently diagnosed with essential tremors and Neurologist doubled dose to 80mg twice a day about 2 weeks ago. Extremely tired.	Tremors greatly reduced. Before was having trouble writing and using mouse for computer. Now much easier, but hope exhaustion goes away as body adjusts to higher dose. I had taken topomax initially to prevent migraines-- hated it-- made me STUPID!!!! It's also used for tremors and I'll avoid it at all costs. Some concern about keeping essential tremors in check-- read that they normally increase with age. Have them in hands/lower arms as well as legs. Anyone else have this type of tremor????	M	50	2 years		11/10/2008
4	Basilar Migraine	Tireness, fatigue, weight gain!! Some depression, but it may stem from the fatigue and weight gain, I have gained at least 25 pounds since starting this drug.	This drug has helped my migraines, although the side effects have been many, most of have dissapated over time except the fatigue. I have titrated up to 80 mgs since I started taking it due to migraines increasing and hope that I will not have to go any further up the chain, I am considering not taking it anymore just to see if my metabolism gets jump started, I often feel like a prisoner in my own body.	F	47	2 years		12/22/2008
3	Migraines	Easily winded, pitting edema in shins and ankles, restless sleep, weight gain of 60 pounds in 2 years, exercise intolerance. Postural dizziness with heart pounding in ears.	I am and RN and my PCP started me on this for migraines. I had also been having untreated palpitations and panic attacks for several years and mild hypertension. Propranolol has helped with all of those symptoms. ANXIETY: I have not "boiled over" to a full on attack since I started this med (used to have general low level of anxiety 60% of the time, and an attack about once a month or so, now NONE). PALPITATIONS: I also notice far fewer heart palpitations (from at least one episode daily to maybe one every 3-4 weeks now). I get a bad headache when I miss a dose and one time missed both doses in a day and had a bunch of palpitations and even chest pains. Considering going off this med (with MD direction and gradually of course) due to the weight gain and fatigue. I have since developed arthritis and aches which I attribute to the weight, not propranolol, and other obsesity related problems which are adversely affecting my life more than the original migraines were.	F	32	2 years 20mg 2X D		8/10/2010 Email
2	Migranes	Exhaustion & breathing issues. EXTREME short term memory loss. Lost ability to exert myself in any way (couldn't walk a flight of stairs w/o resting). After MANY physical & imaging tests and a psychological battery, we determined it was this causing the problem.	Helped my Migraines greatly. Also helped PTSD issues and gave a general sense of calmness. It's unfortunate that it worked so well but ruined my daily life by robbing it of functional cognitive abilities and physical activity.	M	46	2 years		5/11/2009 Email
5	Migraines	When taking the Inderal LA 120mg once per day I had some really bad realistic nightmares, the worst I have ever expirenced. Short term memory loss. Always tired never feel like I have a lot of energy.	It has really helped me with the migraines I use to wake up with them almost everyday and now I get one about twice a month and they are not as severe. I have forgotten a dosage and I end up paying big time it seems like the full blown migraine comes back when you miss a dosage.	M	28	1.5 years		2/20/2007 Email
4	Migraine & Daily Headaches	Fatigue, dizziness when standing up, difficulty maintaining or losing weight, lack of energy. occasional memory lapses (i.e. can't find the right word, etc.)	This medicine has made an incredible difference in the overall quality of my life. It's the 5th migraine preventative I've tried, and the only one that has worked. I am down from 15-20 migraines per month to 2! I am more responsive to medication when I do get a migraine. I've been on it for about a year, at 160 mg. The first few months, I experienced fatigue and dizziness, but this passed after a few months. The biggest challenge has been in regards to weight. I've lost 60 lbs over the last few years, and have about 20 to go. The Inderal pretty much stopped my slow but steady weight loss in it's tracks. It's very difficult to lose any weight, and I've actually gained abouot 10lbs. It seems to slow down my metabolism, and make me crave carbs more than usual. I'm working around it, but it's made things tough. Still... I can't live without it, so I just accept it.	F	33	1.5 years		11/12/2009
5	Migraines	Very occasional mild dizzyness	Migraines almost all gone at 120mg LA	F	35	1 years		12/28/2004
5	migraines	none	This drug is absolutely a godsend for me - it's very successful at preventing migraines and I haven't had any side effects even at 80 mg three times a day.	F	22	1 years		6/24/2006
4	pvc's	decreased heart rate	works for me for irregular heartbeat	M	36	1 years		10/11/2004
4	migraines	if i don't take it i get very confused, dizzy, and anxious. my heart beats very hard, i'll get the sweats, i feel very weak and i've even passed out.	as long as i take the medicine regularly i feel wonderful. i have no problems and my head feels great. i'm 5'2" and 170lbs 60mg time release 1 daily	F	18	1 years		2/27/2006 Email
4	severe migraines	Lightheaded and dizzy. Decreased heart rate and blood pressure to the point where I was passing out at least once a week. Weight gain and loss of interest in exercising(was extremely active)	Definetly helped with preventing migraines	F	27	1 years		10/2/2009 Email
4	taken PRN for panic attacks	slight loss of mental acuity, loss of focus, fatigue, possible short-term memory loss	While it might not help the mental sensations associated with panic attacks, it works wonders on the physical symptoms: no sweaty palms, no racing heart, no hyperventilation, etc... However, I find that it dulls my mind a bit. I have slower recall and reaction time, and I find myself "spacing out" a bit for about an hour after I take it. I only use this drug PRN ("as needed") before taking exams or when I have to give public speeches, so these side effects might only be incidental.	F	29	18 months		10/10/2007
5	Severe Migraines	Terrifyingly vivid nightmares almost from day one. Waking up screaming in terror. weight gain of 10lbs. Told migraines caused by HRT so stopped HRT 6 months ago but continued Propranolol 160mg for 4 months then reduced to 80mg for 2 months. Had no migraine since stopping HRT so with my doctors approval I stopped Propranolol - BIG MISTAKE! I had the worst headache EVER and was bedridden for three days, just beginning to recover now. Please wean yourself off very gradually if you decide to stop taking it.		F	42	15 months 160mg 1X D		4/12/2010
3	Migraines	Fatigue, lack of concentration, heart racing, cold hands/feet, etc.	My Doctor recently changed my dosage from 60mg to 120mg. After about a week & some worsening of my side effects, I am back down to 60 mg. Although my headaches are less frequent, I do have some difficulty breathing, so I now use an inhaler.	F	30	10 months 60mg 1X D		3/25/2010
5	Stage Fright	Weight Gain, Slight light-headedness, tiredness.	Has worked wonders for me when giving presentations or speeches. During delivery, my heart no longer beats excessively, mouth doesn't over salivate, throat doesn't get tight, voice doesn't shake while speaking, face doesn't get red, and can actually speak without freaking out anymore. Usually take it about 30 - 60 minutes before speech or presentation. However, I do get slightly light-headed, and feel fatigued a few hours after taking it. Also have noticed an increase in weight gain. My recommendation is to only take it when needed, and try not to get too dependent on it.	M	37	9 months 20 1X AN		4/18/2010
4	Blood Pressure/migraines	Weight gain, dizziness, loss of thought at times. Was wondering if anyone out there has had problems with hands and legs swelling.	Blood pressure and migraines are doing wonderful....it is the side effects that have me concerned now.	F	42	9 months		1/23/2007 Email
4	Daily headaches and migraines	forgetfulness, dizziness, tiredness	I have gotten daily headaches since middle school. I use to use Excedrin on a daily basis, but it made me sick to my stomach. The sickening feeling was better than the pounding in my head though. Finally I went to a neurologist. I have tried Imitrex and Topomax, neither worked. Inderal was my last resort before I was going to throw in the towel and go to a chiropractor. Inderal has given me my life back! I still get minor headaches, but they don't take over my life. I am able to cope with anxiety without stressing too much. The Inderal makes me calmer. I recommend everyone who suffers from daily headaches to at least try this medicine.	F	25	9 months		12/11/2009
5	migraine	marked physical tiredness, short term memory reduction.	It works very well having reduced my 3 migraines per week to about one per month. I am a medical dr. myself.	M	41	8 months		9/17/2008 Email
5	Migraine	some heartburn	I've now only had one 'half-migraine' since Feb 05 when I started taking Inderal. I usually take 40mg; migraines were previously weekly with nausea and vomiting and were uncontrolled by stong doses of codiene. The events were taking 1.5 to 2 days out of each week. My background use of panalgesices and codiene have been reduced by around 70%.	M	46	7 months		9/21/2005 Email
5	Anxiety - Public Speaking	None as yet	Its worked wonders for me.	M	41	7 months		12/11/2005
3	High blood pressure and Migraines	I have been very dizzy since starting this medication. Other than that no side effects.	I started taking Inderal because I started getting high blood pressure when I was pregnant and I kept getting sick after I had the baby. Every time I went to the Dr. My blood pressure was always 156/99 or higher. We switched from Elavil to Inderal to help with my migraines and knock out my blood pressure problem at the same time. It worked with the migraines pretty well at fist, but then stopped, I had to up the dose to 120mg. Now my blood pressure is going up again. Not sure if I will stay on it or not.	F	22	7 months		12/16/2004
2	migraines	Extremely tired all the time, inability to sleep normally, hands and feet fall asleep, extreme depression to the point I can't function during the day and don't want to get out of bed. Weight gain and being to tired to exercise, when I do I get very short of breath and dizzy.	I have had fewer migraines. However I would rather be effected only 2-3 days every couple of weeks by a migraine than deal with the side effects every day from inderal.	F	27	7 months		10/26/2005
5	Slight Tremor	Decreased heart rate, lowering of blood pressure, calmness	Inderal is wonderful! It truly works for those of us who have stage fright and tremors...I take 20mg of it up to three times a day for shakiness. I also take .5mg Klonopin twice a day, 20mg of Geodon twice a day, and 36mg of Concerta in the morning.	F	17	6 months		7/28/2008 Email
4	Severe Migraine	Slow, pounding heart. Breathlessness. Tiredness and fatigue. Dry eyes. Embarrassing short term memory loss - sometimes I forget the names of everyday items. Very upsetting weight gain - over 14 lbs in 5 months and as I still don't feel up to exercising, I can't lose it. A general feeling of not feeling "quite right".	Although I am definitely suffering some unpleasant side effects this drug has been wonderful in that I now at least have some quality of life. The tiredness is a problem as I work and have 3 children. Before this drug my life was hardly worth living with migraines so severe I had to have emergency medical treatment on several occasions. I am at least mostly pain free now and haven't had a full-blown migraine attack since starting the drug. I'm on an 80mg slow release once a day tablet - which I have found better than remembering to take smaller doses throughout the day. I would recommend anyone try it for severe migraine - but ONLY agree to it if it is a last resort and you have tried other things first.	F	45	6 months		6/16/2007
3	CHEST PAIN	CAN YOU TAKE INDERAL WITH INSULIN? i HAVE READ THE THE COMBINATION OF THESE TWO DRUGS CAN KILL YOU.		M	78	6 months		1/23/2002 Email
3	ANXIETY/PANIC/HIGH BP/ARRYTHMIA	NO REAL NEGATIVE SIDES YET. SLIGHT DROWSINESS. MAYBE SLIGHT LOSS OF MEMORY, OR MORE LIKE, LESS OBSESSING ABOUT PAST THOUGHTS. TOTALLLY HELPS CONCENTRATION AND PHYSICAL EASE.	I HAVE BEEN SUFFERING FROM GAD AND PD SINCE I WAS 18. ITS HEREDITARY. I HAVE MANAGED TO 'GET BY' UNTIL RECENTLY WITHOUT MEDICATION. I HAVE BEEN GETTING TERRIBLE BOUTS OF ARRYTHMIA WHICH LAST 5-10 SECONDS, ALONG WITH THE USUALLY PVC'S. MOST LIKELY FROM THE ADRENALINE THAT MY BODY RELEASES ALL OF THE TIME. I HAVE ALSO ALWAYS BEEN TOLD I HAVE MILD HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE,(125-130/85-90) BUT I ATTRIBUTE THAT TO ANXIETY MORE THAN CARDIAC OR CIRCULATORY ISSUES. I EXERCISE 4-5 TIMES A WEEK, HAVE 9 PERCENT BODY FAT AND AM AN ATHLETE. MY DOC PRESCRIBED ME .05MG XANAX AND 10MG INDERAL, PRN (AS NEEDED). IN COMBINATION, THEY WORK GREAT! I AM A POLICE OFFICER AND I TAKE THEM BEFORE TESTIFYING AT TRIALS, MEETINGS, AND OTHER INTENSE EVENTS. I ALSO TAKE IT BEFORE FLYING, WHICH I AM TERRIFIED OF, AND IT HELPS, BUT I DONT THINK I TOOK ENOGUH INDERAL BECAUSE MY NOR-EPENEPHRINE STILL KICKED IN AND I ALMOST HAD AN ATTACK. I USUALLY ONLY TAKE 10-20 MG'S AS NEEDED, BUT I STARTED TO TAKE 20-30 MG'S EVERY DAY WIT	M	33	6 months		10/4/2008 Email
2	migraine	15 pound weight gain in 3 months; tired all the time; constipation; thinning of hair (more in shower); runny sniffly nose (with out having a cold).	My neuro started me at 20mg 2 times a day and gradually went up to 60mg twice a day. Did not help my migraines at all. I get them every 4-9 days.	F	31	6 months		5/23/2008 Email
1	hyprtension	Insomnia,exhaustion, weakness	My blood pressure was lowered, but it didn't matter,as I was too tired to care. I changed to Avapro and have had no further problems.	F	65	6 months		9/22/2007
5	migraines	Sometimes I am startled awake from a weird dream and am totally disoriented. Never did this before Inderal. Pharmacist said it was from the Inderal. Constipation.	I take 20 mg twice a day and migraines have totally disappeared. I can live with the side effects.	F	48	5 months		1/14/2010
4	Anxiety/Panic Attacks	Constipation, Weight Gain, Some confusion	I started taking 10mg a day due to Anxiety & Panic At. which had a massive impact on my life to the point where i couldn't work, it's definately helped reduce the unpleasant physical symptoms of anxiety & got me back on my feet, so much so that i started a new job 3weeks ago! However my weight has crept up since starting, i've gone from a (UK)12 now a 14 and even those clothes are starting to feel tight now! Also suffer constipation. I came off it for 4 days and was really emotional and felt a bit anxious again but hoping try going without it again and shed some pounds!! :D *wish me luck* :D	F	19	5 months		5/11/2008
5	high blood pressure, migraines		Did not want to take this because of the side effects I read about it on ask a patient but my doctor insisted, I also take cymbalta and wellbutrin, really surprised me, I am doing fine. Blood pressure is down to normal, before on average it would be 160/110, started out 80 mg a day of Inderal, now down to 20 mg a day. So no side effects. Doctor had to add cymbalta because of my major depression and I feel sooo much better. So far have lost 11 pounds which is a good thing.	F	55	4 months		5/7/2007
4	Migraines	Very very vivid dreams every night. Slight constipation. Slowness (i.e. lack of energy).	Haven't had a migraine in 4 months - hallelujah! I take 180mg a day along with serotonin (10mg). very happy not having migraines any more, just worried about having to be on something that effects my heart for the rest of my life!	F	25	4 months		4/15/2008
4	Migraines	Vivid Dreams. I have the hardest time waking up in the morning, it's like no amount of sleep is enough. The weight gain is depressing! I've gained nearly 20lbs. I crave all kinds of sweets, and I want to eat constantly.	Take this medication at night before you go to bed. Taking it during the day caused me all kinds of problems. (Extreme fatigue) I had problems with constipation, but I take magnesium daily and I've been regular.	F	29	4 months 80 MG 1X D		3/9/2010 Email
3	migraines, tension headaches	weight gain 15lbs in 3 months, lack of energy	I've was taking 60mg originally, but just got up to 120mg. My migraines are thought to be hormonal so it's not much help for those but in the last few weeks I have noticed a change in the frequency of my headaches. I was getting about 4 a week and I've only had about 1 a week for the last 3 weeks. I think the higher dose is working for me.	F	24	4 months		5/10/2007
5	Public Speaking	None as yet. I only take it as & when needed.	I have had some very embarassing situations when giving presentations. Like I could not complete it and just stop and freeze on stage.. I once had to just hang up in middle of a phone conference during my talk.. Taking inderal 1.5 hours before I give a talk has worked like magic for me. The relief that I have now found a solution to my phobia is the best part!	M	34	3 months		5/27/2007
5	Migraine	fatigue, shortness of breath, some insomnia -- side effects went away. I take 40 mg twice a day.	When I first started taking it I started by breaking it half. I thought that the 40 was too strong.. I would feel sort of some strange sensation in my chest. If I walked much at all-- even from the parking lot into the car-- I would feel really tired. I was so hesitant to keep taking it and the migraines were still happening.. then after about 2 weeks I decided just to try it full on, I decided I would take the full dose until my follow up appointment. The side effects went away in time. It really took about 4 more weeks before I realized it was helping my migraines and also my daily headaches. I now don't notice any side effects, my body must have adjusted. I recommend it, but give it a long time to start working!	F	35	3 months		10/30/2008
5	High blood pressure when stressed	Vivid dreams, vision changes (light sensitive)	I was a cardiac nurse and feel this is one of the most manageable beta blockers out there - been around forever. It can be easily titrated (adjusted) to your needs. My suggestion is (with the doctor's ok, of course) is to take you blood pressure frequently and adjust the dose accordingly. I have had horrible side effects with Bystolic, Altace, even Metroprolol. I take 10-20mgs in the am and 10mgs pm. If Bp low I take less. A large dose would put me completely out of commission. I have taken this drug on and off for years - just recently went back on it after all the side effects of the newer drugs.	F	69	3 months		1/23/2009
5	Tremors/Anxiety	Some mild chest discomfort	I've had "the shakes" all my life but when it started affecting my new career (Paramedic), my doctor suggested this at 10mg. The shakes are gone, I focus better and am much more in control. This stuff really works!!	M	44	3 months		9/26/2006
5	Severe migraines	Drowsiness, severe dizziness if I get up too quickly after taking it (I have low blood pressure), bloating, some loss of creativity, more memory loss than usual, strange scalding/burning sensation in my mouth and down my throat (not sure it's this drug)	I've been suffering from near constant migraines for years and this has taken a lot of the severity away, making it so I can function better. I take 60 mg at night, which makes the drowsiness/dizziness easier to handle, and had been losing weight at an alarming rate before taking it (although that's started again). I've also noticed that a lot of the tremours in my legs from a separate back injury subsided, which was a pleasant surprise. As far as vivid dreams go, I've always been blessed with them so that hasn't changed. I do find myself waking often some nights with one obsessive thought running through my head over and over. It's usually something I have absolutely no interest in, which is really irritating.	F	42	3 months		5/9/2007
5	pvc's, tachycardia	Extreme fatigue yet not able to sleep, memory loss, weight gain of 20 pounds in 3 months, horrific nightmares every night....horrific I say...	Inderal has been extremely effective in controlling my heart rate and the pvcs until ablation. Could have written several horror film screenplays from the nightmares I've had though.... I gained a LOT of weight but really needed to as I was 20 pounds underweight. Thank you Wyeth!!	F	33	3 months		9/29/2006
5	palpitations, high b/p	tiredness, vivid unpleasant dreams, restless sleep, mild weight gain	Mystery ailment accompanied by palpitations, numbness in extremities, dizziness and b/p shooting through roof. Docs pushed anti-anxieties. NOPE. Inderal brought my b/p down from 180/120 to breathing properly again region. Gave me my life back which I didn't know slipped away. Benefits far out way the side effects w/ this med for me!	F	32	3 months		12/26/2009 Email
5	Anxiety	80mg daily = Immediate relief but some lethargy, slowed heart rate. I have been taking the drug 3 mths and gained about 8 lbs	This drug works brilliantly for me, it has put an immediate stop to my feelings of anxiety and panic including light headedness, sweating, palpations, tremor and upset tummy through nerves. I have noticed some weight gain which has bothered me as I have always been slender and worry that gaining much more will cause a different kind of stress but given the choice of going back to how I was feeling or buying a larger dress size - i say LETS SHOP! ;)	F	34	3 months		12/30/2009
4	chest pain/heart murmur/valve defec	sleepiness about an hour after taking, reduction of anger!	My husband was given this drug due to a valve defect that causes him severe chest pain, body aches and bad circulation. It has helped greatly with only small, infrequent episodes of pain now. If he forgets to take it the sypmtoms come back immediately. One very nice side effect was to seriously calm his temper which we hadnt realized was all that out of control. We call it the Happy Pill! The only problem is that if he runs out he has overwhelming rage and small triggers.	M	31	3 months		2/6/2005
4	Chronic/severe Migraine	The major side effect for me is the weight gain. Vivid dreams and lightheadedness is another side effect i experienced but has since stopped. The only concern now is the weight gain.	I have only been using this medication for about two month and i have seen tremendeous improvement in my health. I have suffered from severe migraine all my life and I have tried all with no help. I hope it continues to work as it is doing right now. my concern is the weight gain, but i will rather gain a couple of pounds than suffer the pain of migraine. I have 3 little kid and i go to school and the migrain had taken over but with the help of God through inderal, i believe i have my life back.	F	37	3 months 80 2X D		7/23/2010 Email
4	extreme headaches	easily get fast heartbeat wheezing get up in the night heartburn vivid dreams can't exercise for a long time	my headaches got a lot better in that department but still side affects.(40 grams 1 each night)	F	10	3 months		1/2/2009 Email
3	tremors, migraines	WEIGHT GAIN!!! TIRED. FEEL LIKE MY HEART IS RACING. VIVID DREAMS/NIGHTMARES.	It has helped my tremors somewhat, but have found that valum helps more	F	36	3 months		2/1/2009 Email
3	PVC's, Migraines, Anxiety	Tiredness at first, went away quickly. Taking 20 mg's twice daily.	Works really well to quell the pvcs and helps somewhat with anxiety, although if the anxiety is bad I need Xanax as well. For the migraines it has done nothing, but to be fair I am probably not taking a high enough dose. Don't think I could handle more due to low blood pressure.	F		3 months		4/9/2008 Email
3	Stress-Induced Anxiety	Increased sweating, feelings of apathy, irritability.	I was suffering from a large deal of school related stress that was causing me to be depressed. The inderal had mixed effects; I took it as needed. In some cases, it made my day remarkably better and cured my anxiety. In others, my anxiety decreased, but I became very apathetic and irritable.	M	18	3 months		11/16/2009
2	Bi-Polar	Weight gain in excess of 20 pounds		M	43	3 months		6/29/2005
5	Migraines	A bit tired but cannot sleep at night, erectile dysfunction.	I have been dealing with migraines since I was about 6 or 8 years old not properly diagnosed until I was in 6th grade. I have tried many drugs and they usually work when I just get the migraine, but recently I was waking up with them so the drugs were not helping. For the past two months I have not had any. Life with the migraines was so disrupted I think I am willing to deal with the side effects.	M	40	2 months		5/20/2007
4	Bi-Polar/ Tremors	Reduction of fine tremors in hands and tightness in chest.		M	54	2 months		11/26/2007
4	Severe migraine	Tiredness, nausea, diarrhoea, flatulence, insomnia, irritability	Has eliminated my migraines completely. I used to get them 2-3 times a week. The side effects are a bit much but the migraines were taking over my life. I am tired a lot, and although i am calmer i get irritated when it gets too noisy. Highly recommend it if you want relief from migraines, but be wary it comes at a price. Like someone said before me i feel like i have no control over my body, the inderal owns it.	F	27	2 months		12/23/2009
3	Irregular heart beats	Intermittent sharp chest pains while adjusting to the Inderal and right after going off it, trippy dreams, smaller erections and sometime painful erections. It's been two years since I took this and still have some pain "down there" if I have too much sex. I'm not sure if the inderal is to blame but it started when I was on it. Please email me if you know about this side effect and how to remedy it.		M	39	2 months		3/22/2009 Email

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