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/
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 3  migraine prevention Initially very tired, weird dreams, weight gain and tough time exercising. Overtime was able to combat most symptoms, although still fighting to not gain weight. Took to prevent migraines with aura. Have had some minor headaches but not one migraine with aura since I began taking it. Also had borderline high BP, has brought it into normal range. F 32 4 months
60 mg 1X day
4/15/2010
 3  chronic migrane prevention I have been having a lots of allergies lately to the point that I become allergic to any shampoo that contains amonia. Dundruff become extrem to the point that I was using tar shampoo then I decided to slowly take my self off I been ok. I am scared about my migranes because I am in school, but I can not keep all these other problems. Hives, cold all time, tired, no energy, weight gain, hair loss, allergies, sore throat 90% of the time, palpitations. But the migranes were gone. F 28 7 years
120 1X day
3/16/2010
 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
 3  Panic Attacks Significant weight gain Has stopped the panic feelings which is great, but have gained just over one stone in a year. Going back to the Drs to ask to come off it and change to something else. F 37 1 years
2/2/2010
 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
 2  Inconsist HBP/Headaches No anxiety, Vivid Dreams, nightmares, insomnia, sudden waking, horrible headaches, body aches, weight gain. lightness of head during cardio, tightness of chest and throat. 80 mg. I'm a kidney transplant so needed to control high blood pressure. Loved the anxiety being gone, did lower hbp, hated the side effects. first time with a beta blocker. F 35 30 days
1/9/2010
 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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 4  tachycardia Well..I am not sure but I do have dry eyes and mouth and fatigue. Not sure if this all related to Inderal. When I was in the hospital in Sept. 09 they said my BP was too low and they lowered my dose from 120 mg to 80 mg I have only had one episode since on it that landed me in the hospital and I attribute that to the FLU and being dehydrated. Now I am more worried about other health issues and wonder about fatigue from it and other symptoms. F 38 8 years
12/6/2009
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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
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 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

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