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Can Propananlol Be Taken For Anxiety When Suffering From Heart Palpitations?

Hello. I experience heart palpitations and went to see my doctor about it who ordered a holter monitor test which I did. Yesterday I went in for the results and the said it was pretty much fine and most of the events that I had noted my heart was being normal apart from once where it was beating at over 140 just after I had the monitor fitted. I noted I have some anxiety and she suggested I either go on Lexapro or Propanalol. I chose the propanalol as I don't think I need to be on anti depressants. My anxiety is not that bad but when I am anxious I experience heart palpitations and vice versa. My question is, I don't want to have to take Beta Blockers every day forever for something that happens occasionally. My doctor wasn't very clear about this so I am wondering if it is safe to take the propananlol "as needed" when I have issues? Or do I have to take it every day? And if I need to take it every day am I able to slow down my usage to stop? The dosage I have been prescribed is 40mg once a day. Thanks.
Mon, 15 Dec 2014
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HI
For palpitation along with anxiety propanalol 40 mg is very safe drug.
You can take 10 mg three times a day for better response
Slowly reduce one tablet after 3-5 days as soon as the symptoms are controlled
If palpitations reoccurre ,take some precautions
-Limit coffee,alcohol,spicy food
-Take fruits and fresh juices,plenty of water
-Have a sound sleep
-Get blood test for Thyroid
I hope this will help.
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Can Propananlol Be Taken For Anxiety When Suffering From Heart Palpitations?

HI For palpitation along with anxiety propanalol 40 mg is very safe drug. You can take 10 mg three times a day for better response Slowly reduce one tablet after 3-5 days as soon as the symptoms are controlled If palpitations reoccurre ,take some precautions -Limit coffee,alcohol,spicy food -Take fruits and fresh juices,plenty of water -Have a sound sleep -Get blood test for Thyroid I hope this will help.