INDERAL LA Reviews (PROPRANOLOL HYDROCHLORIDE)Average Rating: 3.3 (118 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare INDERAL LA with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR INDERAL LA | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | | 7/15/2009 | 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 | 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 | High blood pressure & headaches | I do not have any side effects, maybe vivid dreams, though. Satisfied with this medicine. Took away headaches and lowered BP. | F | 54 | 2 years 80mg | 5/29/2014 | 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 | 5 | pvc's, headaches | none | F | 44 | 4 years | 2/16/2008 | 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 | Chronic Migraine | Feeling more calm, slightly harder to do cardio workout, vivid funny dreams - overall negligible! | I have not had a headache for 1 week straight. This is a miracle as I am used to 2 or 3 per week. I even enjoyed a glass of RED wine and was fine. WOW that is like a another miracle. Sleep has been fine as long as I stay on my regular schedule, which is what I find to be key to anybody's good night's sleep. As per the weight gain, I have not had any. As a fitness nutritionist and fitness instructor I believe that if you eat calories according to your BMR and work out regularly including cardio 3-4 times a week you should not have too many problems with weight gain, no matter what drug your on. If you are still gaining weight drop the calories! We will see how the long term effects are of Inderal LD 80mg (generic), but so far it has given me a better quality of life. | F | 30 | 21 days 80mg/LA 1X day | 7/13/2010 | 5 | outward signs of anxiety | none. maybe low energy but that is not unusual for me anyway. | worked perfectly at immediately stopping the physical symptoms of performance anxiety. | F | 34 | 3 years 1X day | 7/25/2010 | 5 | Migraine | Vivid Dreams | Ever had a drug that changed your life? Well this certainly was a game changer for me! I wonder why I suffered for years before any Dr. thought to prescribe this for me..such a shame they hadn't done it sooner! Initially the drug made me VERY VERY tired (at probably the time in my life when I needed the most not to be any more severely exhausted than I was as a mother who works full-time and had an 8 month old and a 4 year old!) My Doctor told me to stick it out for six whole weeks and that I wouldn't be dissapointed...Those 6 weeks were really rough (and it was the full 6 weeks, I tell ya!) and I so wanted to give up, but I am sooooo glad I stuck it out! All of you people who give up on it after a short time...I'm here to tell you, don't. The Dr.'s goal was to eliminate my migraines completely. While I can't say it has eliminated them, it has hands down reduced the severity of my migraines and eliminated the naseau that I had along with it and for that alone I am greatful. I no longer live my life fearing the next migraine or cutting short a vacation in the middle of the night to go home because of a dibilitating migraine attack. So, please give it a chance. Stick it out for a whole six weeks, if at the end of six weeks you still don't like it, then stop. But I'll bet you'll probably be thanking me, instead. :) | F | 38 | 5 years 160 MG 1X day | 7/26/2010 | 5 | Migraines and Daily Headaches | A little tired and trouble staying asleep at night. | This drug changed my life. It took about two weeks to work, but then it greatly reduced my migraines. I was having headaches about 5 days a week and now every once in awhile. | F | 39 | 3 weeks 60mg 1X day | 12/6/2011 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 |
INDERAL LA (PROPRANOLOL HYDROCHLORIDE): This medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions as determined by your doctor. It is used after a heart attack to improve survival. It is also used to prevent migraine headaches and chest pain (angina). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Preventing chest pain can help improve your ability to exercise. This drug works by blocking the action of certain natural chemicals in your body (such as epinephrine) that affect the heart and blood vessels. This effect reduces heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart. FDA Approval Date: 1983-04-19 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)