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 | PVC - (abonormal heart beat) | weight gain, lethargy, vivid dreams | I was prescribed propranolol for abnormal heart beats (60mg/day). I have migraines, and it doesn't affect their duration or severity. I had not changed my diet or exercise pattern, but about 3 years ago I started gaining a lot of weight (probably at least 20 pounds). Lately I have vivid waking dreams almost every night. If I miss a dose, I will experience the abnormal heart beat, so I know that either I need to take less, or try another type of med. | F | 49 | 5 years | 7/3/2007 | 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 | 3 | Migraines | weight gain, lethargy, shortness of breath while exercising, tired when waking up, low blood pressure | Inderal 80 (before bed) did work at reducing my migraines from about 5 per month to 1, but I have been on it for 6 months and have gained at least 15 pounds. I am considering asking my doctor for other alternatives. The weight gain is just not worth it. There has to be something else. Does anyone know if the weight will come off if the medication is stopped? | F | 34 | 6 months | 6/15/2007 | 4 | Chronic Migrains | Very vivid dreams, fatigue, and dizziness from lower blood pressure. | Since I have been on this med I have only had 2 migrains. | F | 25 | 5 months | 6/11/2007 | 3 | Tachycardia | Caused accessive fatigue, cant do work on computer or driving or any kind of work that involves mental activity | can not give up now, if I give up, they symptoms appear again. I started taking shorter doseses, by taking half tablet every day, then half tab ever second day and then half tab every week. Now I see lot of fatique every time I use it. | M | 1 years | 6/1/2007 | 4 | Migraines | Slight weight gain (10 lbs) after 8 months | I take 60 mg at night. I had chronic migraines that would last for days despite taking Tompama and Zomig. I have had 3 small migraines that required a dose each of Zomig in last 8 months. | M | 45 | 8 months | 5/27/2007 | 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 | 3 | Daily Migraines | severe low blood pressure; extreme fatigue; weight gain; sluggishness; (depression?); vivid waking dreams | I went from 120 mg dosage of regular Inderal to 240 mg dosage of Inderal LA. My headaches didn't go away but they did even out, which was nice. However, the tradeoff was that I lost all energy. A moderately fit person, I got winded walking up the stairs. I couldn't walk my dog. After having a stable weight for more than 5 years, I packed on 10 pounds in 3 months. My neurologist has now moved me to Topamax and reduced me back to 120mg of the regular Inderal. I have energy again and a life. | F | 28 | 7 months | 5/1/2007 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 4 | Migraine | While taking the brandname version of the drug, I noticed a slight disruption in my sleep pattern - could not sleep longer than 4 hours at a time. Recently the Mail-in pharmacy I used switched me to a generic version and could not sleep at all for several nights. I switched the time I take my dose and that seems to have helped. | I've had migraines of varying intensities for 25 years. Neurogologist started me on this after I experienced a transitional migraine which lasted 3 weeks. The inderal has reduced my average number of migraines per month from 10 to 2 and they are very manageable so the drug has really helped with the headaches. | F | 40 | 1 years | 3/6/2007 | 5 | migraine prevention | The worst side effect is insomnia. I have to take a sleep aid, like Ambien, to get a good night's sleep. Also, some dizziness and cold, tingly hands. But the positives outweigh the negatives. I've only had one headache in the past month. I used to get 10 to 15 per month. | I take the 160 mg. dose. I am going to ask my doctor if a lower dosage might help with the headaches, but not cause the insomnia. | M | 51 | 45 days | 1/29/2007 | 5 | migraine prevention | The worst side effect is insomnia. I have to take a sleep aid, like Ambien, to get a good night's sleep. Also, some dizziness and cold, tingly hands. But the positives outweigh the negatives. I've only had one headache in the past month. I used to get 10 to 15 per month. | M | 51 | 45 days | 1/29/2007 | 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 | 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 | 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 |