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Originally Posted by bluebicycle
So far, I haven't felt the urge to pace since starting the propranolol, so that's good. I am not as hungry, though, and I think the med is suppressing my appetite quite a bit. I mean, I went out to breakfast with my parents and I hardly ate a thing. I felt like I ate less than an 8 year old child. Idk.
Mood is fine. I just feel slowed down and relaxed. Not sedated per se, but just slow.
My pdoc's assistant never gave me specific instructions on how to take the propranolol, so I had to call the pharmacist to get advice. I mean, the instructions said "twice a day as needed," but that doesn't mean anything. I take Ritalin 3x a day, the equivalent of every 4 hours. Turns out that propranolol is NOT supposed to be taken within 8-12 hrs of your last dose. Thank god I asked.
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I'm happy to read of your relief, bluebicyle! I hope it lasts. I can't know your long-term experience, but mine has been great on propranolol. It doesn't give me any negative side effects and only does good. I'm also happy it's a small pill since my pill boxes are already pretty full.
I've called my pharmacist for similar things in the past. I like that they are quicker to reach.
I remember when I first started taking propranolol I was told to take it three times per day. I eventually negotiated it down to twice because I often forgot the afternoon dose. It's fine for me twice. I still take the same total daily dose as before, though.