INDERAL LA Reviews (PROPRANOLOL HYDROCHLORIDE)

Average Rating: 3.3 (118 Ratings)

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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)

  

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RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR INDERAL LACOMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
DOSAGE
DATE ADDED
 
 5  
7/15/2009
 4  Migraine prevention chronic Extreme fatigue, insomnia, depression, apathy. Did great job in controlling chronic daily migraine. Was having greater then 15 Per mon now maybe 1 per week less servere. At times cold hands and feet. Best control of migraine in 20 years. Hoping side affects get better. Also hair loss even on Initial dose of 60 mg LA. Will try to decrease Dose down To 120 LA to see if less side effects. Also weight gain. Trying to see if can stick it out longer to see if I can break migraine cycle. Also nausea and anorexia. Just forget to eat at times due to not being hungrey. F 63 1 days
160 LA
2/12/2015
 3  panic attacks, migraines weight gain (10-15kgs)tiredness, not thinking clearly F 44 1 days
1/17/2008
 3  Migraines Excessive weight gain, fatigue, dizziness, feeling feint, pins and needles in hands In the two years I have taken Inderal I have gained 3 stone. I have tried every diet and I excercise a lot. The weight gain has really got me down because I was always skinny before this even after having a child. I was diagnosed with acute migraines by a neurologist and put on the tablets and I have not had an aura migraine since, however, I have had a lot of migraines where I am sick and see wavy lines regularly. No doctor seemed to want to admit that inderal was the cause for the weight gain but finally I saw one last week who is going to prescribe me an alternative. The fatigue is also a nightmare if you lead a busy life. I would advise anyone who is thinking about taking these tablets to take the side effects into account as they really have made my life miserable and it has taken me nearly a year to get a doctor to listen to me! F 26 2 days
80 1X day
10/14/2012
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 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
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 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
 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  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
 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
 2  in the morning Alright in the morning but sick at night M 32 4 days
80
6/19/2014
 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
 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
 2  propranolol for essential tremor Wheezing. No more beta-blockers for me. F 5 days
10/1/2007
 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
 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
 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
 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
 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
 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
 3  PVC's and hypertension numbness and hypersentivity to outside of arms intermittently, weakness, tiredness, calms arrthymias and lower BP well F 26 10 days
1/27/2010
  

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)

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