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 |
| 1 | Migraines | Hasn't had any effect in preventing migraines. I'm so thirsty but feel so bloated I feel sick just thinking about drinking. Also, my nausea has intensified, my head nods for no apparent reason, my body rocks backwards and forwards, vomit has been more acidic, difficulty sleeping, when I do sleep I wake up suddenly as if someone is breaking into the house. | I wish I hadn't started taking it, I would advise not to use | M | 38 | 10 days 40 2X day | 4/2/2015 | 1 | Headaches | Headaches every day, anxious, tired as not sleeping more than 4 hours a night. Weight gain. | F | 34 | 1 months 60 MG | 3/13/2014 | 1 | Migraines/MAV/High Blood Pressure | Didn't lower heart-rate as much as other beta blockers have; light headed upon standing; shortness of breath with any amount of exertion (more pronounced than with other beta blockers I've tried); extreme moodiess/sadness/depression/anxiety. | I wrote a similar review for Inderal...I also tried the LA version (since my headaches returned 3-4 hours after a dose of regular Inderal...apparently it has a very short half life). Background: I've suffered from migraines and high BP for years. Migraines & BP were previously under control with 50 mg of Atenolol once per day (took this for a year). 6 months ago, had sudden dizziness and worsening migraines. Numerous tests have concluded it's MAV (migraine associated vertigo), and I have been working from home for the past 6 months because I can't drive due to the dizziness. I tried Inderal LA after having some initial success with regular Inderal for a few weeks. I took it for 2 days, and was honestly afraid that I would hurt myself - I became so sad and depressed...like I would be cooking dinner or cleaning the house, and I would suddenly burst into random tears for NO REASON WHATSOEVER. Granted, I'm a little down due to the MAV and headaches, but I've never felt so hopeless and depressed in my life...ever. It scared the hell out of me, and I quit taking this drug immediately...I went back to Atenolol (it doesn't control the headaches as well and makes me a bit light-headed) until I find something better, and I haven't had this happen since. Many people swear by this drug, but for me, it was definitely a bad fit...just goes to show you that drugs affect everyone differently! | F | 25 | 2 days | 1/2/2010 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 2 | in the morning | Alright in the morning but sick at night | M | 32 | 4 days 80 | 6/19/2014 | 2 | Migraine preevention | Excessive and extreme flatulence - so bad that I had a total GI investigation and was being treated as if I had IBS )Which I don't have), SOB on exersion, weight gain, bloating. I was supposed to be taking a higher dose (140mg per day) but I felt too tired on a low dose and thought I couldn't function to go to work etc on a higher dose. The flatulence became socially crippling and I stopped the Inderal cold turkey about three weeks ago. Although I have had the flu, I have also had shocking, bursting headaches at night and have to sleep upright, intense fatigue during the day, emotionally labile and nauseous. The gas has stopped (hurrah!!) but the aftermath is making me feel totally despondent! | While on the Inderal, I did not notice a reduction in frequency of my migraine but there was lessening of their intensity. The one other plus was that I did not have stage fright! | F | 57 | 2 years 30 2X day | 5/6/2010 | 2 | Anxiety/Panic Attacks | Feel tired all the time, no energy at all, can't concentrate. Dizziness and often feel like I'm about to faint. Have been eating a lot more sugary foods than usual - cravings possibly due to lack of energy caused by drug? | Suffered from panic attacks for a few months, the physical symptoms of which were shaking, throat swelling causing inablitity to breathe, sweating and headaches. I have been on the drug for eight days 80mg dose per day, It does stop the physical symptoms of panic attacks but I have no energy whatsoever, feel very depressed and can't concentrate. I need to find an alternative as I can barely get through the day in college. Would not recommend this for anyone who is slightly depressed or has a tendency to get depressed, as not having energy or the will to do anything could worsen depression. | F | 21 | 8 days 80mg 1X day | 2/26/2010 | 2 | PVC | Inderal lowered my heartrate down to 40 times per minute and I had NO energy at all. I had to come off of it. | It did help control my PVC problem but I had no energy to function.Now I avoid all caffeine and even decaf tea and coffee and my heart functions a lot better without a drug. I am very sensitive to medications and cannot take much of anything. | F | 55 | 1 years 40 1X day | 2/11/2010 |
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)