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 |
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 | 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 | 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 |