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Posted by Shy_Girl on April 21, 2005, at 15:46:33
Hello
My pdoc give me 5 doses of 40mg propranolol to use on an as needed basis. I was just wondering how long I should wait between taking a dose and doing something anxiety producing (like a job interview).
Thank-you!
Posted by Paulbwell on April 21, 2005, at 16:17:39
In reply to When to take propranolol?, posted by Shy_Girl on April 21, 2005, at 15:46:33
> Hello
>
> My pdoc give me 5 doses of 40mg propranolol to use on an as needed basis. I was just wondering how long I should wait between taking a dose and doing something anxiety producing (like a job interview).
>
> Thank-you!Hi Ya!
I was given 10mg tablets and found 1 more than enought.
I felt the odd effects take effect in about 2 hours
40mgs MAY be to much first off-they CAN cause a feeling of coldness, so be prepared, maybe an extra jacket? and faintness is also a common SEWishing you success!
Posted by Shy_Girl on April 21, 2005, at 17:14:24
In reply to Re: When to take propranolol?, posted by Paulbwell on April 21, 2005, at 16:17:39
> I was given 10mg tablets and found 1 more than enought.
>
> I felt the odd effects take effect in about 2 hours
> 40mgs MAY be to much first off-they CAN cause a feeling of coldness, so be prepared, maybe an extra jacket? and faintness is also a common SEHow long did the effects last? Is there anything I should avoid doing while on them? Like exercise?
Hmmm...I'm not a big person, do you think I should take 10mg or 20mg instead of the 40? It won't harm me to take the 40mg right?
I don't actually have an interview yet, but I'm hoping the control over my symptoms will give me courage to get one! :-)
Thank-you!
Posted by Paulbwell on April 21, 2005, at 18:00:26
In reply to Re: When to take propranolol?, posted by Shy_Girl on April 21, 2005, at 17:14:24
> > I was given 10mg tablets and found 1 more than enought.
> >
> > I felt the odd effects take effect in about 2 hours
> > 40mgs MAY be to much first off-they CAN cause a feeling of coldness, so be prepared, maybe an extra jacket? and faintness is also a common SE
>
> How long did the effects last? Is there anything I should avoid doing while on them? Like exercise?
>
> Hmmm...I'm not a big person, do you think I should take 10mg or 20mg instead of the 40? It won't harm me to take the 40mg right?
>
> I don't actually have an interview yet, but I'm hoping the control over my symptoms will give me courage to get one! :-)
>
> Thank-you!Hi shy!
According to the PDR for Anxiety, Migraine, and Tremor 40mgs 2-3 times a day, but as I said for ME I found 10mgs first off caused me to feel cold (common) and a little odd, and was sufficent for my stimulant-induced rapid heartrate.
Propranolol is ok to take as needed, and I would advise you trial it before an event, like a job interview. Try half a dose and see how it goes,
To give you an indication doses of 160-320mgs daily are used for HBP
I would trial it before
Posted by Phillipa on April 21, 2005, at 21:27:16
In reply to Re: When to take propranolol?, posted by Paulbwell on April 21, 2005, at 18:00:26
Definitely try it on a day where you have nothing to do and see how it affects you. A beta blocker made me exhausted. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by B2chica on April 22, 2005, at 11:04:45
In reply to When to take propranolol?, posted by Shy_Girl on April 21, 2005, at 15:46:33
i'm on 10mg PRN
my pdoc says it should take effect within 15min, however it seems longer than that, i'd say at least a 1/2 hour before i really feel me calming down. he also told me that it lasts about 3 or so hours. and to take as needed.
hth
b2c.
Posted by Phillipa on April 22, 2005, at 16:59:43
In reply to Re: When to take propranolol?, posted by B2chica on April 22, 2005, at 11:04:45
That's all it lasts for? Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Paulbwell on April 23, 2005, at 0:54:18
In reply to Re: When to take propranolol? » B2chica, posted by Phillipa on April 22, 2005, at 16:59:43
> That's all it lasts for? Fondly, Phillipa
Not for me, half a day at least.
Posted by Paulbwell on April 23, 2005, at 17:46:41
In reply to Re: When to take propranolol? » Phillipa, posted by Paulbwell on April 23, 2005, at 0:54:18
> > That's all it lasts for? Fondly, Phillipa
>
> Not for me, half a day at least.Also try and take the lowest dose possible-5-10mgs of propranolol sublingually, is sufficent for some.
Posted by Phillipa on April 23, 2005, at 17:52:29
In reply to Re: When to take propranolol?, posted by Paulbwell on April 23, 2005, at 17:46:41
Paulbwell, Did you say in a previous Thread that you are in med school? Not trying to be intrusive, but it's hard to remember what everyone does that choses to share it. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Shy_Girl on April 23, 2005, at 20:34:56
In reply to Re: When to take propranolol?, posted by Paulbwell on April 23, 2005, at 17:46:41
"sublingually", that's when it melts in my mouth right? I've never done that before. Does it work faster that way?
Shy_Girl
Posted by Paulbwell on April 23, 2005, at 22:03:54
In reply to Re: When to take propranolol?, posted by Shy_Girl on April 23, 2005, at 20:34:56
> "sublingually", that's when it melts in my mouth right? I've never done that before. Does it work faster that way?
>
> Shy_GirlSublingually means to take medication under your tongue, and it often takes effect quicker, and or more efficiently, often allowing for lower doses.
Posted by Paulbwell on April 23, 2005, at 22:06:30
In reply to Re: When to take propranolol? » Paulbwell, posted by Phillipa on April 23, 2005, at 17:52:29
> Paulbwell, Did you say in a previous Thread that you are in med school? Not trying to be intrusive, but it's hard to remember what everyone does that choses to share it. Fondly, Phillipa
I think you are confusing me with Matt84 who is a Med student, Ed-UK is a Pharm student, so am I, in a non-professional context;).
Posted by Shy_Girl on April 23, 2005, at 22:08:15
In reply to Re: When to take propranolol? » Shy_Girl, posted by Paulbwell on April 23, 2005, at 22:03:54
> Sublingually means to take medication under your tongue, and it often takes effect quicker, and or more efficiently, often allowing for lower doses.
sooo...sublingually means it melts under the tongue? Does one swallow the melted tablet then?
Posted by Phillipa on April 23, 2005, at 22:13:36
In reply to Re: When to take propranolol? » Phillipa, posted by Paulbwell on April 23, 2005, at 22:06:30
Yes I knew that Matt was a med student, and I correspond with Ed. I just see you following with a lot of Matt's responses lately. If you're not in the field you should be! Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Paulbwell on April 23, 2005, at 22:43:21
In reply to Re: When to take propranolol?, posted by Shy_Girl on April 23, 2005, at 22:08:15
> > Sublingually means to take medication under your tongue, and it often takes effect quicker, and or more efficiently, often allowing for lower doses.
>
> sooo...sublingually means it melts under the tongue? Does one swallow the melted tablet then?It's absorbed orally.
Posted by Paulbwell on April 23, 2005, at 22:47:28
In reply to Re: When to take propranolol? » Paulbwell, posted by Phillipa on April 23, 2005, at 22:13:36
> Yes I knew that Matt was a med student, and I correspond with Ed. I just see you following with a lot of Matt's responses lately. If you're not in the field you should be! Fondly, Phillipa
I have a Degree in Arts, I often think i know more than My Pharmacist, and friend, who obviously has a BPharm.
Reguards
Posted by Phillipa on April 23, 2005, at 23:12:53
In reply to Re: When to take propranolol? » Phillipa, posted by Paulbwell on April 23, 2005, at 22:47:28
So you do a lot of independant researching. Where do you go? Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Paulbwell on April 24, 2005, at 1:56:49
In reply to Re: When to take propranolol? » Paulbwell, posted by Phillipa on April 23, 2005, at 23:12:53
> So you do a lot of independant researching. Where do you go? Fondly, Phillipa
The library
The net
and my friend, who I chat with at the pharmacy where he works.
Posted by Phillipa on April 24, 2005, at 17:29:38
In reply to Re: When to take propranolol? » Phillipa, posted by Paulbwell on April 24, 2005, at 1:56:49
Your attention span is a lot better than mine. When I go to read I can't concentrate. I also get lost on those threads with new information on meds. I do talk with my pharmacist. And of course, I seem to be able to retain most of what I read here. Fondly, Phillipa
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