| Key to ratings for inderal la: 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 | Migraine headaches | Small weight gain, some loss of energy | Really helped to prevent migraines. I have not had a true full blown migraine since beginning this medication. I still get the aura and very mild pain, but that is certainly tolerable! | F | 46 | 23 years | 11/19/2009 | 5 | PTSD | none | helped anxiety a great deal for my son. He used to freak out going anywhere unplanned | M | 10 | 1.5 years | 10/17/2009 | 1 | vestibular migraines | OMG! I only took it for 3 days. 80 MGS. pills. I had shortness of breath, and I got very dizzy. I do suffer from vertigo, but it was just as bad. It took 4 days to get out of my system..My heart also raced and was so uncomfortable. | F | 55 | 3 days | 10/2/2009 | 4 | Anxiety (Public Speaking) | At first none really, but now after a few years, I am worried about mild depression and a "fuzzy" head. I have also recently had strange headaches that may or may not be attributed to the Inderal | This is a great drug for me and virtually eliminated the physical (outward) signs of nervousness I used to get before presenting to large groups. No more shaking, sweating etc just leaving me to concentrate on delivery. I started on 80mg about 1 hour before needed, but quickly moved up to 2x80mg (taken slightly apart). Perhaps this was unnecessary, but I originally felt one was not enough. Anyway, the "build up" dread about a meeting has now gone (this was sometimes 2 weeks BEFORE the presentation!!), and I may only get slightly nervous 10mins before speaking. Once I get going I generally can deliver (what seems to other people) to be a confident, self assured speech. I do worry about the long term side effects though and aim to reduce my dose soon. Not sure what can take Inderals place though... | M | 34 | 5 years | 8/12/2009 | 5 | 7/15/2009 | 3 | anxiety | tried, weight gain, lack of energy | i have been on 80mg once a day for 2 years after suffering a long time with panic attacks they have helped alot but i am really tired all the time and my weight just keeps increasing thinking of coming of them. | F | 29 | 2 years | 7/9/2009 | 5 | BP/Migraines | None after first 2 months. | Commented back in March regarding the product and was having issues. Once they adjusted the meds not only has my blood pressure been lowered, but I have been migraine free. I've also managed to lose 15 pounds....not sure if it's related, but I have the energy now that I didn't have before. If you on it, hang in there as it may take awhile to get the right dosage, but once you do, you'll feel great. | F | 40 | 4 months | 6/25/2009 | 4 | migraine prevention | head rush when standing quickly | Has worked very well for me for migraine prevention | F | 48 | 5 years | 5/29/2009 | 3 | migraine preventative | Tired; below normal blood pressure; less exercise tolerance; possibly related to heat intolerance for me | At first, reduced number of migraines; this was temporary. But it has reduced the severity of most of my migraines. It also helps with panic attacks that I suffer from -- have less racing heat, eetc. | F | 61 | 15 years | 3/28/2009 | 3 | Migraines/BP | Insomnia, slight pressure in my chest and tired walking distances. | Due to the drug company no longer making Metoprolol SUCC ER (to treat my migraines) after 19 yrs. & having a bad reaction to Toprol XL & Metoprolol Tartate (rushed to the ER 2x in 1 weekend due to my BP in the "danger zone"), I was switched to the Inderal LA to deal w/both migraines & the new BP issue. The 1st day I was increased from the 80mg to 160mg and within 2 days my BP dropped. I have had an ongoing pressure in my chest, but have been told it's my body adjusting to the new medicine after all these years & the trama of the reaction to the other 2 meds. I am extremely tired and wake up faithfully @ 2am unable to go back to sleep. I was out of work this week due to my BP readings, but hope to return next week, if I can stay awake. After reading the comments, I'm nervous about the weight gain as I also have PCOS and it's induced by insulin levels. Hopefully I can start decreasing the meds once my stress test is done. | F | 40 | 7 days | 2/28/2009 | 1 | Migraines | Drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, stomach pains/nausea, depression, difficulty concentrating, aggression, vivid dreams, loss of personality. | I began taking this because I was having migraines everyday. It didn't help my migraines any, but I didn't really give it a chance to. After 5 days of the side effects I decided they weren't worth it. | F | 17 | 5 days | 2/13/2009 | 1 | portal vein thrombosis | confusion, can not concentrate, short term memory loss, depression, insomnia, strange dreams that make me wake up in a cold sweat, trouble falling to sleep and staying to sleep. | I took Inderal first for about 8 months, the side effects of this was about the same. Doc changed prescriptionn to Inderal LA thinking that it might be better. NO WAY! Last night I had a very strange dream, woke up in a cold sweat, not knowing where I was. Had to lay there for a few minutes to realize that I was in my own bedroom. My short term memory loss really scares me to, I sometimes I forget the name of very simple things. I am supposed to try Inderal LA for two weeks, that's up on Monday and I'm telling the Doc that I am not taking it anymore. | M | 54 | 2 weeks | 1/30/2009 | 4 | migraines | None | I take 120 mg Propranolol a day. It has helped with my migraines. When I begin to get one, I take a Maxalt and it always works. Whereas before using Propranolol, Maxalt didn't always work for me. | F | 61 | 7 years | 1/17/2009 | 5 | anxiety | great for anxiety when public speaking, use only when facing stressful situation | M | 30 | 4 years | 8/16/2008 | 1 | migraines | Shortness of breath, have to sleep sitting up, tiredness, constant cough w/vague taste of blood, noticable bruising of skin....and to think that my physician told me to continue for a little longer. I asked him if he remembered that this medication was primarily for ones with high blood pressure and that I have extremely low blood pressure and he said...yes, but I've given you an "infant dose"...the lowest possible. I took myself off it....slowly, but completely. I feel much better and would rather tolerate the migraines if that's all that's out there for prevention. | Way too many uncomfortable side effects listed here. Be very careful. | F | 58 | 30 days | 7/5/2008 | 4 | migraine prevention | upset stomach, nausea, insomnia, tired | Haven't had a headache for the past 7 days. Hoping the side effects will subside and I can take this long term. I have tried all other migraine prevention medicines without any luck and this one is my last hope. | F | 37 | 7 days | 4/29/2008 | 4 | Migraines | Extremely vivid dreams-waking up talking and seeing my dreams occur in the room after I've woken up. Listlessness and lethargy. | Worried about long term effects of taking medication that effects your heart! don't want to be on medication for the rest of my life, but super happy that I haven't had a migraine in 4 months!! | F | 25 | 4 months | 4/15/2008 | 5 | Migraine | Extreme exhaustion which subsided after reducing mg | I started taking 80mg and was so tired that I could not get out of bed after sleeping 10-12 hrs per night, but did notice an extreme reduction in my severe migraines. So, under the care of my neurologist, we lowered the dosage over a month's time and ended up taking 20mg. I have had no side effects and it completely eliminated my migraines for approximately 3 years. I get some now, but infrequently and the severity is much less than it used to be. | F | 30 | 6 years | 3/17/2008 | 5 | Essential tremor and HPB | Sometime a lack of energy. And long time to ejaculate too. | My doctor was an old man with old medecine:). I've started to have essential tremor at age of 20 after years of cocaine abuse. When i've stop to take drugs , my hands was like a hearthquake and mu bllod pressure was around 170 on 100. My doctor put me on Inderal LA 160mg. This medication probably saved my life. My shaking hands has stopped after 1 week. My blood pressure is normal. The only problems with Inderal is that you can't ever stop it. I've tried 1 time and it was like a nightmare. I went back on Inderal after 3 day. It cause me problem in my sexual life by a anormal long time to ejaculate.New beta blocker are probably better now but for me, Inderal LA was the right drug. | M | 30 | 10 years | 3/3/2008 | 3 | Chronic Migraine Prevention | Got rid of my everyday migraine but am having side effects of itching all over my hands, feet, and legs, and extreme insomnia. No more than 4 hours a night and I take it at night, anyone know if taken during the day helps? | I have been having migraines everyday for the past year and have been on Maxalt but since I take so many insurance quit paying to refill anymore than 7 a month. I just switched to Inderal LA two weeks ago and immediately my headaches were gone, I have had to take only 2 Maxalt since then. I just started having strange and severe itching on my legs, feet, and hands that is really starting to bother me and I havent been able to sleep more than 4 hours a night. I take 80mg every night before bed, does anyone have any suggestions on another time I could take it to lessen the insomnia? Please let me know!!!! | F | 20 | 2 weeks | 2/26/2008 | 2 | anxiety | WEIGHT GAIN!! tiredness, lack of concentration | being a student it is essential to be able to concentrate and be alert. This has made my studies get worse. Don't recommend to students. | F | 18 | 6 months | 2/26/2008 | 5 | pvc's, headaches | none | F | 44 | 4 years | 2/16/2008 | 3 | migraine prevention | At 60mg, experienced insomnia/trouble falling asleep, and weight gain. At 80mg, experienced insomnia, weight gain, trouble getting out of bed in the morning, and extreme depression even though I've never been depressed before this. | Helped with migraines somewhat but had to get off the medication because of the side effects. Migraines returned four days after stopping the medicine. | F | 37 | 2 years | 1/31/2008 | 3 | panic attacks, migraines | weight gain (10-15kgs)tiredness, not thinking clearly | F | 44 | 1 days | 1/17/2008 | 3 | Rapid Heart Rate | I feel extreamly tired even after a good nights sleep, I wake up feeling tired and lightheaded, almost feel like I am going to pass out, when feeling this way I check my BP and heart rate and they are fine. Confused at times over simple things , NO sexual desire at all, awaken by panic attacks, Trouble falling asleep, I feel very sleepy and tired and then cannot go to sleep. I have gained about 30 pounds since starting this medication in 2001. Some shortness of breath. | Inderal LA 120 definately took care of the rapid heart rate. At resting rate I was around 120-130 BPM, I felt like I was having a heart attack my heart would pound so hard. My chest just felt very weird and heavy feeling. I now stay around 80 BMP. I had frequent headaches before starting med and now very seldom have one. After reading all the comments and side effects others have descibed like mine, I will discuss with my doctor. | F | 31 | 7 years | 1/12/2008 | 4 | tremors and high BP | Weight gain. Took 40 mg once daily for 15+ years for tremors, no problems. 3 months ago high BP, Dr switched to 160mg once daily. Can't seem to control weight, gained another 10 pounds or so. | Controlled tremors somewhat but when I went to 160mg, tremors are a lot better and I can write. Haven't checked BP to see if it is down yet. | M | 50 | 3 months | 12/30/2007 | 5 | tachycardia (from hyperthyroid) | slowed down feeling; weight gain | I think anyone with serious tachycardia ought to ask doc about hyperhyroid issue, too; I started with the inderal and it did ease the heart symptoms, but we still needed to treat the underlying disease, not just the rapid heart. Inderal worked great to slow down the heart and I think also my general metabolism. I was weaned off it once the hyperthyroid condition was also treated and began to improve. | F | 48 | 6 months | 12/28/2007 | 2 | propranolol for essential tremor | Wheezing. | No more beta-blockers for me. | F | 5 days | 10/1/2007 | 4 | miagraines/mitral prolapse valve | some weight gain the first couple of years, about 15lbs,tired, headache, a bit confused on higher dose. This medicine does work if done slowly | I started with propranolol 3 times a day for about 6months, then took 120mg of Inderal LA once per day(to make life easier) That was about 9 years ago.I always felt drugged and confused on that high dose so I decide to try and wean off the drug. You need to do it very slow as it can cause stress on your heart. I tried to get to 60mg and was unable, the miagraines wouldn't stop. I did however get to 80 mg which made me feel better and my miagraines were better. The last year my headaches have returned and sometimes miagraines that I have put my dose up to 120mg. I'm use to it now but still having headaches. I'm now searching for another drug to add to the inderal. If any one is on Inderal LA for a number of years be carefull trying to come off of it. I now know I will take it for life as I can't get off of it. | F | 48 | 10 years | 9/7/2007 | 5 | tachycardia | severe fatigue and memory loss | My tachycardia was so severe that I will deal with the fatigue. My resting heart rate was, on average, 120. I couldn't sleep or do daily activities. Now, I feel normal and my resting heart rate is 80-100. I take 80mg bid. I'm 5'8 and weigh 125. | F | 31 | 7 days | 8/13/2007 | 1 | Essential Tremor | Controlled the tremor effectively. I took this drug for 20 years. 80 mg per day. | This drug causes Pulmonary Fibrosis after long term use. I now have the disease. Was not explained to me at the time or they did not know then. Google Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and look under causes. I don't recommend you take this long term. | M | 57 | 20 days | 8/9/2007 | 3 | PVC - (abonormal heart beat) | weight gain, lethargy, vivid dreams | I was prescribed propranolol for abnormal heart beats (60mg/day). I have migraines, and it doesn't affect their duration or severity. I had not changed my diet or exercise pattern, but about 3 years ago I started gaining a lot of weight (probably at least 20 pounds). Lately I have vivid waking dreams almost every night. If I miss a dose, I will experience the abnormal heart beat, so I know that either I need to take less, or try another type of med. | F | 49 | 5 years | 7/3/2007 | 5 | Hypertension / anxiety | Minimal dizziness and tiredness the first day | I have had high BP for many years, about 160/100. I have been a bit prone to stress and anxiety too. I tried reducing my BP w/ diet and exercise with no success. I was reluctant to take meds because of side effects. I finally gave in and my doc prescribed Inderal LA 120mg. I feel great, my BP and heart rate are normal now and the anxiety is gone. I wish I had tried this med years ago. | M | 36 | 5 days | 6/16/2007 | 3 | Migraines | weight gain, lethargy, shortness of breath while exercising, tired when waking up, low blood pressure | Inderal 80 (before bed) did work at reducing my migraines from about 5 per month to 1, but I have been on it for 6 months and have gained at least 15 pounds. I am considering asking my doctor for other alternatives. The weight gain is just not worth it. There has to be something else. Does anyone know if the weight will come off if the medication is stopped? | F | 34 | 6 months | 6/15/2007 | 4 | Chronic Migrains | Very vivid dreams, fatigue, and dizziness from lower blood pressure. | Since I have been on this med I have only had 2 migrains. | F | 25 | 5 months | 6/11/2007 | 3 | Tachycardia | Caused accessive fatigue, cant do work on computer or driving or any kind of work that involves mental activity | can not give up now, if I give up, they symptoms appear again. I started taking shorter doseses, by taking half tablet every day, then half tab ever second day and then half tab every week. Now I see lot of fatique every time I use it. | M | 1 years | 6/1/2007 | 4 | Migraines | Slight weight gain (10 lbs) after 8 months | I take 60 mg at night. I had chronic migraines that would last for days despite taking Tompama and Zomig. I have had 3 small migraines that required a dose each of Zomig in last 8 months. | M | 45 | 8 months | 5/27/2007 | 1 | akathisia caused by Celexa | Raynaud's phenomenon, cold hands and feet, low blood pressure, fatigue, depression, feeling like I am about to faint, amnesia | For anyone who has not been informed, this drug is known to cause cardiac failure even in people who don't have pre-existing heart problems. Also can cause bronchospasms. It also has to be weaned off of, and can cause rebound anxiety. | F | 31 | 8 months | 5/15/2007 | 3 | Daily Migraines | severe low blood pressure; extreme fatigue; weight gain; sluggishness; (depression?); vivid waking dreams | I went from 120 mg dosage of regular Inderal to 240 mg dosage of Inderal LA. My headaches didn't go away but they did even out, which was nice. However, the tradeoff was that I lost all energy. A moderately fit person, I got winded walking up the stairs. I couldn't walk my dog. After having a stable weight for more than 5 years, I packed on 10 pounds in 3 months. My neurologist has now moved me to Topamax and reduced me back to 120mg of the regular Inderal. I have energy again and a life. | F | 28 | 7 months | 5/1/2007 | 1 | Migraine & High 185/95 BP | Constant headache at temples, ticks (suddend shocks) in neck and Jaws. Confusion and depression | Lowed BP but does not seem to be working properly, will discontinue and try the herbal route. This is a non-typical outcome as lowered BP should reduce migrains ect. Used 20 mg Inderal onca a day as a preventative for 15 yrs, dr recomended chang to lower BP/ | M | 57 | 15 days | 4/29/2007 | 2 | Tachycardia/POTS | Excessive Fatigue, Major Disorientation, Constant Yawning, and Tiredness, Lethargy. | Was put on this for my racing pulse. It worked really well, but it shut my brain down. I could not think or function. I gave up shortly thereafter. | M | 21 | 7 days | 4/12/2007 | 5 | Migraines | None that I've noticed. | Excellent for my migraines. Imitrex wouldn't even work for my migraines. I've been keeping track of my headaches since I have been taking Inderal and I've only had 2 a month since starting the medication 3 months ago. I'm so glad I finally found something that worked! | F | 25 | 3 months | 4/6/2007 | 5 | Migraine, palpitations | Weird dreams ( but they are fun, not scary :) ) | The palpitations have disappeared. I still get migraines, but not as many. My Doc said if needed they dosage can be increased. I'll wait and see. | F | 44 | 2 months | 4/3/2007 | 1 | migraines | significant weight gain, contributed to depression | i would not recommend this drug at all bc of the weight gain. it has not helped my migraines that much, and i have gained almost 40 lbs in 3 months. which is completely not worth it for any med. my doctor is planning to gradually take me off of it bc you cant just quit taking it all at once bc of heart issues. | F | 28 | 3 months | 3/23/2007 | 1 | akathisia caused by Celexa | memory impairment--cannot access memories unless they are cued; hypothyroidism possibly caused by this drug (hair loss, dry skin, lethargy, cold hands and feet, mood swings) | I am taking this with benzodiazepines for akathisia. Though it stops the akathisia, I feel like I am living in a tunnel. I cannot access memories unless they are cued. I have a relative you is a pharmacist, and they have reported that other people taking this have the same problem. Don't take this unless you are forced too. | F | 31 | 7 months | 3/15/2007 | 4 | Migraine | While taking the brandname version of the drug, I noticed a slight disruption in my sleep pattern - could not sleep longer than 4 hours at a time. Recently the Mail-in pharmacy I used switched me to a generic version and could not sleep at all for several nights. I switched the time I take my dose and that seems to have helped. | I've had migraines of varying intensities for 25 years. Neurogologist started me on this after I experienced a transitional migraine which lasted 3 weeks. The inderal has reduced my average number of migraines per month from 10 to 2 and they are very manageable so the drug has really helped with the headaches. | F | 40 | 1 years | 3/6/2007 | 5 | migraine prevention | The worst side effect is insomnia. I have to take a sleep aid, like Ambien, to get a good night's sleep. Also, some dizziness and cold, tingly hands. But the positives outweigh the negatives. I've only had one headache in the past month. I used to get 10 to 15 per month. | I take the 160 mg. dose. I am going to ask my doctor if a lower dosage might help with the headaches, but not cause the insomnia. | M | 51 | 45 days | 1/29/2007 | 5 | migraine prevention | The worst side effect is insomnia. I have to take a sleep aid, like Ambien, to get a good night's sleep. Also, some dizziness and cold, tingly hands. But the positives outweigh the negatives. I've only had one headache in the past month. I used to get 10 to 15 per month. | M | 51 | 45 days | 1/29/2007 | 5 | vasomotor rhinitis | At one point, dosage was in too large a quantity, i.e. LA120mg, and when exposed to personal "trigger", normally causing intense migraine, I experienced dizziness, followed by actual loss of conciousness, with rapid heart beat and cold sweats after the brief few seconds, I was out. | The daily dosage of LA80mg IN COMBINATION WITH 20mg of Prozac has virtually eliminated my Vasomotor Rhinitis symptoms. My doctor does not truly understand why these two drugs have this effect, but I have been on them for the past 12 years, with no detrimental affects. Only recently, my doctor also advised me to take 4 riboflavin capsules a day to battle the monthly cycle migraine, which I would still, inevitably get. I am on my 3rd month of this regimen, and it does appear to be of substantial value. I have gone through 2 of the three months absolutely migraine free. Also, the B vitamins seem to give me a boost in energy. The Inderal and Prozac combo is my savoir in life. Prior to these prescriptions, I was forced to avoid cigarette smoke, perfume, diesel, mold, many other "triggers", and yes, even my personal favorite, "pets". Today, I live in a household with 3 dogs, 4 cats, and 2 guinea pigs! I'd call that a success. | F | 46 | 12 years | 1/21/2007 | 1 | Chronic headaches | I have not ever been so sad in my entire life. I've commented to several friends & family that I'm concerned that I may be heading for a major depression for the first time in my life. I've actually really wanted to give up on life, what's the use...... I have been going through a "great sadness", just so sad & unhappy. I have not wanted to leave the house. Could not even consider going to the mall, the grocery store or take care of our animals & family. I just wanted to disappear into nothingness. I assume this is what it's like to be depressed. I've been nervous over EVERYTHING, anxious, slept poorly etc etc. I've gain almost 10 lbs after having worked very hard at loosing well over 20 lbs. Inderal has done nothing towards relieving me of my 24 hour 7 days each week all year around headaches. All it's caused me & my family is a sad holiday & month. It's caused me nothing but unhappiness. WORTHLESS as far as I'm concerned. | I was warned that it MIGHT CAUSE me DIZZINESS. There are no warnings for depression, sadness, anxiety, nervousness & weight gain from my doctor nor from the pharmacy. From now on I'm coming here for any of the medications the doctor gives me. I have not ever been this sad in my life - I didn't want to die, but I didn't want to live either. Nothing mattered to me - I was just sad. Such medications should not be permitted. | F | 46 | 30 days | 1/1/2007 | 5 | Migraine, Panic Disorder | fatigue; substantial weight gain leading to pre-diabetes and insulin resistance | would like to wean off of the med but migraines return every time; started taking co-enzyme q10 after about five years to counter some of the effects, with some success | F | 47 | 15 years | 12/27/2006 | 3 | Migraine prevention | Sleep disturbance, vivid dreams, anxiety, panic attacks | During that time had only one migraine with the zig-zag lines, nausea etc. Couldn't stick the other side effects to stay on the Inderal any longer! | F | 32 | 5 weeks | 12/14/2006 | 4 | migraine headaches | Slight fatigue, dizziness when standing up quickly, weight gain (have always been thin and never had to watch my weight until on this med.) | Really helped my migraines and even tension headaches at 40mg/day. | F | 43 | 5 months | 11/29/2006 | 4 | arrythmias, chest pain, | None, just feel so much better most of the time | Couldn't walk accross the room without chest pain and developing arrythmias without it. Have tried decreasing it over the years with extreme reoccurance of symptoms | F | 56 | 25 days | 11/25/2006 | 5 | HBP/ Rapid Heart Rate/Thyroid Issue | Some drowsiness when I initially started taking this medication, but not as bad now that I have been on it almost a month. | This medicine helps my heart rate slow to a normal range and also calms the extreme pounding sensation I sometimes get in my chest. I take this along with Synthroid for hypothyroidism and Dyazide for HBP and flud retention. I have noticed no weight gain since starting Inderal. I have not read into long term use pros and cons. Am just happy my heart is staying calm. :) | F | 30 | 1 months | 11/16/2006 | 3 | rapid heart rate, migraines | Trouble falling asleep, and trouble staying asleep, loss of appetite | I haven't been taking inderal for long, but I have heard of the side effects it can cause, mostly unpleasant ones. The inderal hasn't taken full effect yet, but my migraines are not as strong. My heart rate was in the mid 80s, and has fallen to the mid 60s, but sometimes goes down to 55. | F | 19 | 3 days | 10/28/2006 | 4 | anxiety/panic associated with PTSD | Feeling slightly light-headed at outset of treatment. | Has greatly reduced "exaggerated startle response" associated with PTSD. Slows down the progress of anxiety and panic at the adrenalin level & therefore has greatly reduced the physiological element (flushing, nausea, tummy churning, racing heart, breathlessness) associated with anxiety & panic, enough so that I can face my fears. | F | 35 | 4 weeks | 10/18/2006 | 5 | high blood pressure | When I am running for about a quarter of a mile, my heart starts to feel super wierd, like it's going to throw up. But then... I walk for 50 feet or so and it's gone and I can run forever. Other than that, no side effects | High blood pressure runs in my family. Plus, I have anxiety, so this medicine is really helping me. My blood pressure is normal! | F | 19 | 4 days | 10/12/2006 | 3 | Tremors | I only take the pill at night,becaue it makes me very sleepy. | I still have the shakes. With me, the medicine works for the first couple of months and then it just stops working. I've been on two different types of beta blockers and I haven't found one that really works for me for a long period of time. | F | 21 | 3 years | 10/4/2006 | 2 | migraines | constant cough, tickle in throat, after taste of old blood, hard to breath when lying down. Had to sleep raised up on pillows. | It may work to prevent migraines, but I'll never know because I can't tolerate the side effects. Also, this medication is primarly for those with high bp and I have low bp which is probably why it made me feel so tired...and why it made my breathing so slow. | F | 56 | 2 weeks | 9/19/2006 | 3 | migraines | worst side effect is drowsiness while driving home at night. I almost felt like I was falling asleep. I would pull over and then by the time I finally arrived home I could sleep at least an hour before I was able to do anything. | Just wondering if anyone else has this problem. | F | 49 | 4 months | 8/8/2006 | 4 | Migraines | I am very apetheic, insomnia is a huge side effect. I am very apethetic to hyper sometimes-mostly don't care. I have had mild bout of depression on the medicine for 5 months. Started out on 60mg, then to 80mg (where I should have started) had a few break through migraines after 2.5 months on 80 mg. I went up to 120mg for 5 months, had only one break through migraine, taking my self off with left over meds due to no health insurance. | Depression weirdest thing experienced for me to date. Just don't care almost all the time. | M | 23 | 10 months | 8/2/2006 | 3 | Basilar migraines | I have definate weight gain, after having lost some 30 pounds in the past few years, I have gained it all back, most since being on this drug. Constant thirst, lower than normal blood pressure, so low the Red Cross wouldn't take my blood. I've always been a bad sleeper, but I am having more vivid dreams which wake me. Some strange sensations in my nerve endings, i.e. tingling in my extremeties (feels like electrical shocks). Recently I noticed my hair coming out in the comb, which for me with short hair is unusual, not sure if it is the drug or not. Overall I am about ready to come off this drug... but this is my third one, I have been on Depakote and Topomax and I'm tired of all this switching around. | Overall I believe it has helped with my headaces, I take 60 mgs 1X per day. I recently have been feeling like it's working less and less, I don't really want the Doc to increase it... it could that all the side effects are causing me headaches. | F | 44 | 9 months | 8/2/2006 | 4 | migraine, high BP (intermittent) | wired at night, insomnia, wake up several times during the night, fatigue ( have to stop midway when going up stairs, used to cycle an hour per day, but now too fatigued.) | have not had a head banging migraine for 5 months, a few mild ones though | F | 38 | 5 days | 7/20/2006 | 4 | Migraines | Substantial weight gain, tired, lethargic, short of breath when exercising | The weight gain is my greatest concern as I've been on the Weight Watchers diet for 5 years and have still gained 20 pounds. I still average 10-15 migraines per month, but they are not nearly as painful and I'm able to get them under control with Zomig. I've tried many other medications, but this is the only one that allows me to function without side effects worse than my original problem. | F | 41 | 5.5 years | 7/12/2006 | 4 | increased heart rate thyroid | rapid weight gain - awaken nightly - excessive hair loss seems to have slowed up though | They have me on 240mg per day I have alot of puffiness around my eyes and feel kinda like a blow fish the doctor tells me it's not the medicine | F | 47 | 1.6 months | 7/12/2006 | 3 | migraines | psoriasis on the elbows, so bad they cracked open and bled. Very scary dreams, wierd vivid dreams, nightmares, weight gain.extreme fatigue and blahs, tiredness. | I took a high dose, 160 mg and it reduced the migraines. after stopping, the wierd dreams stopped completely and the psoriasis went away, had more pep and felt better. I took 400 mg of celebrex a day for arthritis and migraines went away. had many migraines a month before celebrex. | F | 57 | 10 years | 7/9/2006 | 4 | chronic migraine/daily headache | -- Low blood pressure...my blood pressure has always been on the low side to normal range. I felt dizzy a lot; i didn't pass out, but I often felt like I could. -- Hair loss/Thinning hair! I was shedding all over the place. -- I've been off the medicine for a year now; I've stopped losing hair like I had been; I don't feel like I'm going to pass out anymore; BUT, my migraine symptoms came back slowly about 4 months after I stopped taking the medicine. | My "migraines" did go away; however when the headaches started coming back, I went to see a third neurologist...he diganosed me w/ "occipital neuralgia" and he put me on Neurontin. | F | 33 | 2 years | 7/1/2006 | 4 | Arrhythmias, headache | Fatigue (in the beginning), insomnia (early morning awakening), cold in the extremities (especially toes), vivid dreams, loss of libido, weight gain (towards the end—but it was quite welcome); | After three years of compulsive exercise behaviors, I developed arrhythmias that turned my life upside down. Not only did they come with violent headaches, they were so bad that I could not sleep on my left side. They would especially be worse in the early morning hours. My cardiologist prescribed Inderal LA which I took for a year (80mg, once in the evenings). The most bothersome side effect was cold in the extremities: my toes would be totally frozen in the winter! Towards the end, I put on about 10 pounds in 3-4 months—a side effect which was rather welcome but I did not like the sexual side effects or the insomnia that came with Inderal LA. Moreover, I changed insurance and Inderal LA became too expensive for me so I had to switch to the generic propranolol which gave me more side effects (mainly gastrointestinal—which I did not need). So after a couple of months, my doctor weaned me off with Toprol. I continued to struggle with arrhythmias till recently when my | F | 41 | 1 years | 6/25/2006 | 3 | Migraines | weight gain, apathy, drowsiness | Inderal reduced my migraines from about 12 per month to 4 but the weight gain was a problem. I also became a zombie. I didn't realize how much my zest for life had lessened until I weaned myself off of it. I was on 120 mg per day. Unfortunately my headaches are back and I'm looking for an alternative. | F | 45 | 7 years | 5/17/2006 | 4 | Migraine | Numbness/tingling/discoloration in fingers, intensified dreams, weight gain | Inderal LA 80 took away the headaches and kept me much calmer. Now that I am being weaned off, I realize I would rather suffer the numbness in my fingers rather than to have the anxiety and moodiness I am experiencing. (I forgot what my "old self" was actually like!) It's too early to tell if the headaches will return | F | 42 | 18 months | 4/18/2006 | 1 | high blood pressure | First day dizzy, second day depressed, third day hyperactive, couldn't sleep, totally wired. | I withdrew from this after third day and had heart palpitations, burning sensations over my entire body, elevated blood pressure, complete insomnia. | F | 51 | 3 days | 4/11/2006 | 4 | Migraine, High BP | Only weight gain, but who wants that? I was getting so discouraged--eating well and exercising but still gaining. Now I find that it is likely the Inderal. I don't want to stop--it has reduced my migraines to 2 per month, whereas I was having 6-8 per month. I am on 60mg once per day. | It greatly reduced migraine frequency and helped somewhat with BP (still higher than normal, but better). I am going to speak to my doctor about an alternative that does not cause weight gain. | M | 48 | 6 months | 4/1/2006 | 1 | migraine prevention | extreme fatigue and tiredness all the time, mood swings, noticeable depression. | I was on a low dose, 60 mg. a day, with little to no relief from the headaches. The side effects were unbearable and I did not feel that it would be a good idea to increase the dose so I eventually just stopped taking it. | F | 29 | 6 weeks | 2/24/2006 | 2 | migraines | sleepiness, thickness of being, overall blahs | I'm checking into other meds for migraines. I don't care for the physical feelings associated with this med | F | 51 | 60 days | 2/23/2006 | 4 | Migraines, Elevated BP | None really, maybe some dizziness here and there but the trade-off is exceptable. | I have suffered from migraines of some sort since I was 11 years old. I had taken Vicodin, which just caused rebound headaches for the past year. In the past, I had taken Fiorinal #3 which is a narcotic but helped the migraines most of the time but doctors really dislike to prescribe it. Eventually, the headaches lessened and I basically stopped taking any narcotic and opted for OTC meds instead. Over the recent holiday stretch, my headaches intensified and basically landed me on the couch in severe agony. This went on almost everyday for two months. I finally decided to seek professional help and I was immediately put on Inderal LA & Elavil therapy. I eventually stopped taking the Elavil because when I woke up from taking it before bedtime, I felt like a zombie the following day, well into the afternoon hours. I received better quality of REM sleep, but basically couldn't function thru the day. So, I have been taking Inderal LA with Celebrex as needed, and I have had only weak te | M | 35 | 2 months | 2/13/2006 | 1 | High BP & Migraines | IBS, chest pains, short of breath, nervous system throbing, facial ticks, headaches coming back, confusion, insomnia, lathargic | It lowered my BP instantly and in turn helped me sleep with no headaches for about 6 months. Then original symptoms came back. I developed IBS after 12 months, chest pains & shortness of breath in 18 months, now at 24 months my nervous system is driving me crazy throbbing all night and giving me the shakes during the day. Tried convincing doctor to take me off but claims these are side effects of the meds my GI is giving for the IBS. Forgive me if its not the inderal but 7 specialist and about 3 dozen tests say I'm healthy and i feel horrible | M | 35 | 2 years | 1/23/2006 | 5 | Stage Fright | None whatsoever. | I take approximately 1 hour before performance. I don't "feel" any effects from the drug. It is what I "don't feel" i.e., debilitating stage fright -- that is important. I take the Inderal only when needed for performance. | F | 46 | 4 years | 12/26/2005 | 3 | Migraine | weakness, exhaustion upon wakening, weight gain | This medication has reduced the frequency of my migraines by half on 60mg once a day. Reluctant to increase dosage out of fear side effects will worsen. Will stay at 60mg once a day in hopes migraines will lessen some more. I'm getting 4 migraines a month compared to 8 before Inderal. | F | 33 | 4 months | 11/28/2005 | 4 | anxiety attacks after allergy | tiredness, mood swings, dreaming every night, bit breathless, unable to exert myself when exercising. | They have helped in getting me back into a 'normal' routine as I was having anxiety attacks on a regular basis. The side effects are tolerable compared to the physical and mental symptoms I was having due to anxiety. My doctor is going to a wean me off the medication in about a month. | F | 49 | 2 months | 11/26/2005 | 5 | Migraine and r apid heart beat. | It definately helped me with the Migraine headaches and then they increased the dosage when I had tachycardia. | You can't ever forget to take it as you will get a major headache. It tells you not to stop taking it without telling your Dr. You must wean yourself off the drug. | F | 70 | 20 years | 6/29/2005 | 2 | Daily Headaches; Migraines | Insomnia - I slept 2 nights in 30 days; Headaches/migraines continued; Tremors; Disoriented. | The insomnia was horrible. I felt strung out all day and night. The headaches continued everyday and my hands shook so much I could not brush my teeth. I also felt confused and spacey. | F | 32 | 1 months | 6/7/2005 | 4 | migraines | fatigue, weird dreams | F | 45 | 5 months | 2/28/2005 | 4 | migraines | fatigue, weird dreams | migraines less frequent. going to increase dose from 80mg to 120mg. tingling and pain in fingers and toes | F | 45 | 5 months | 2/28/2005 | 5 | migraine prevention | low blood pressure-- no longer in the normal range. i've been experiencing numb, tingly hands/ fingers in the mornings and i'm wondering if this is related to the low blood pressure but can't find any conclusive answers. | F | 33 | 3 years | 1/11/2005 | 3 | migraines | Significant weight gain (35 lbs in a year). Felt very sluggish and dissoriented. | Helped with migrained, but did not stop me from getting them, probably cut the nunber by half, but made them less intense. Eventually developed a tolerance for the med. Felt tired all the time. Doctor called it | F | 24 | 14 months | 10/3/2004 | 2 | high blood pressure, migraines | constantly out of breath, huffing and puffing with the slightest exertion, tired | F | 42 | 6 months | 7/1/2004 | 5 | high blood pressure, migraines | diarrhea, 2 times a day. blurred vision (mild) for a few days. tired,sleepy got better over a few weeks | absolutely no headaches, a true wonder. blood pressure normal within 2 days. no heart palpitations. | F | 45 | 2 weeks | 4/28/2004 | 3 | Hand tremors | tired/ effected my running /reduced heart rate | M | 40 | 8 weeks | 1/14/2004 |
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ratings: 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. |
