# propranolol withdrawal **URL:** \ **Category:** Treatment and medication\ **Tags:** Propranolol\ **Created:** [17 November 2014 09:11 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/propranolol-withdrawal/312325 "2014-11-17T09:11:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![nh\_user\_48534](https://community.patient.info/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/439d5e/32.png) [@nh\_user\_48534](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_48534)\ **Post date:** [17 November 2014 09:11 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/propranolol-withdrawal/312325/1 "2014-11-17T09:11:38Z")
As anybody experienced any withdrawal symptoms when withdrawing from small doses? ---
**Author:** ![anon53727290](https://community.patient.info/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/67e7ee/32.png) [@anon53727290](https://community.patient.info/u/anon53727290)\ **Post date:** [17 November 2014 09:40 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/propranolol-withdrawal/312325/2 "2014-11-17T09:40:14Z")
Yeah for a few days.i had dizziness, nausea, a heavy chest and 'brain fog' ---
**Author:** ![nh\_user\_48534](https://community.patient.info/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/439d5e/32.png) [@nh\_user\_48534](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_48534)\ **Post date:** [17 November 2014 11:22 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/propranolol-withdrawal/312325/3 "2014-11-17T11:22:21Z")
Did you notice any increase in anxiety? ---
**Author:** ![anon53727290](https://community.patient.info/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/67e7ee/32.png) [@anon53727290](https://community.patient.info/u/anon53727290)\ **Post date:** [17 November 2014 12:20 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/propranolol-withdrawal/312325/4 "2014-11-17T12:20:55Z")
Yes i did but it went away after a few days.  How long have you been taking it for? ---
**Author:** ![nh\_user\_48534](https://community.patient.info/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/439d5e/32.png) [@nh\_user\_48534](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_48534)\ **Post date:** [17 November 2014 12:32 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/propranolol-withdrawal/312325/5 "2014-11-17T12:32:16Z")
Ive been taking up to 40 mg for approx 3 months.... I am having intense vivid dreams and feeling quite panicky/anxious but derealisation too.Just wondered whether it was common withdrawal ---
**Author:** ![anon53727290](https://community.patient.info/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/67e7ee/32.png) [@anon53727290](https://community.patient.info/u/anon53727290)\ **Post date:** [17 November 2014 13:43 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/propranolol-withdrawal/312325/6 "2014-11-17T13:43:59Z")
I had bad derealisation too.  It was awful but rest assured it goes away. I was on it for 9 months 40mg per day x ---
**Author:** ![nh\_user\_48534](https://community.patient.info/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/439d5e/32.png) [@nh\_user\_48534](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_48534)\ **Post date:** [17 November 2014 14:59 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/propranolol-withdrawal/312325/7 "2014-11-17T14:59:26Z")
How long did it take you to get off of it? X ---
**Author:** ![nh\_user\_394574](https://community.patient.info/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/439d5e/32.png) [@nh\_user\_394574](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_394574)\ **Post date:** [17 November 2014 15:09 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/propranolol-withdrawal/312325/8 "2014-11-17T15:09:24Z")
I had forgotten about the crazy dreams! ---
**Author:** ![nh\_user\_48534](https://community.patient.info/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/439d5e/32.png) [@nh\_user\_48534](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_48534)\ **Post date:** [17 November 2014 15:10 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/propranolol-withdrawal/312325/9 "2014-11-17T15:10:22Z")
Are the crazy dreams withdrawal?? Im getting these alot! ---
**Author:** ![anon53727290](https://community.patient.info/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/67e7ee/32.png) [@anon53727290](https://community.patient.info/u/anon53727290)\ **Post date:** [17 November 2014 16:05 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/propranolol-withdrawal/312325/10 "2014-11-17T16:05:45Z")
It took me 2 weeks but now i feel normal and i havent taken it in  2 months x ---
**Author:** ![nh\_user\_48534](https://community.patient.info/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/439d5e/32.png) [@nh\_user\_48534](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_48534)\ **Post date:** [17 November 2014 16:14 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/propranolol-withdrawal/312325/11 "2014-11-17T16:14:50Z")
How long did the derealisation last? It fightens me and causes anxiety! ---
**Author:** ![nh\_user\_394574](https://community.patient.info/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/439d5e/32.png) [@nh\_user\_394574](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_394574)\ **Post date:** [17 November 2014 16:20 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/propranolol-withdrawal/312325/12 "2014-11-17T16:20:23Z")
I remember having them the whole time, kind of a side effect, I guess. It's been 6 years, so ... ---
**Author:** ![nh\_user\_394574](https://community.patient.info/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/439d5e/32.png) [@nh\_user\_394574](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_394574)\ **Post date:** [17 November 2014 16:26 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/propranolol-withdrawal/312325/13 "2014-11-17T16:26:53Z")
I had previously posted that I found a magnesium/calcium supplement to be helpful for anxiety issues, but it was deleted by the moderator (maybe because I used a brand name? Dunno, as I wasn't promoting a website, nor do I sell it) Women under significant stress tend to be magnesium deficient. Anyway, the magnesium helps with stress, and sleep is much better. Like I said in the original post, it's best to research the most bio-available kinds. Also, I found that reducing sugar intake was helpful with anxiety issues. ---
**Author:** ![anon53727290](https://community.patient.info/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/67e7ee/32.png) [@anon53727290](https://community.patient.info/u/anon53727290)\ **Post date:** [17 November 2014 16:39 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/propranolol-withdrawal/312325/14 "2014-11-17T16:39:02Z")
I know its horrid.  I used to come home crying to my boyfriend about it and mine lasted  2 weeks and then the 2 weeks after that it leveled out Into a light headed feeling but that soon went away.   I did take it for 9 months though.  Glad i am off it now.  What helped me was running.   it used to create a lot of anxiety as the feeling of derealisation is horrible. X ---
**Author:** ![nh\_user\_1012775](https://community.patient.info/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/58f4c7/32.png) [@nh\_user\_1012775](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1012775)\ **Post date:** [24 January 2017 10:02 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/propranolol-withdrawal/312325/15 "2017-01-24T10:02:21Z")
I have just started to my told me to stop taking the tablets I was taking 20mg Ina morning then 20 at tea time but got a lot of chest pain cannot sleep at night so this morning hope it works out for me ---
**Author:** ![nh\_user\_1133316](https://community.patient.info/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/bbce88/32.png) [@nh\_user\_1133316](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1133316)\ **Post date:** [24 December 2017 02:30 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/propranolol-withdrawal/312325/16 "2017-12-24T02:30:02Z")
I know this is an old thread but hoping somebody will still read my entry. I was prescribed Inderal (Propanolol) 10mg twice a day for Palpitations. Been having bad side effects (muscle weakness, tiredness, crying spells, depression) so my Doctor said i can stop taking them. Im on day 2 of not taking them however im also experiencing bad withdrawal from it i guess. The weakness is worse yesterday, i feel like my head is empty and floating.. my legs are wobbly and I'm drowsy all day. Anybody experience the same thing? IF so how long will it last? I hate the feeling! ---
**Author:** ![nh\_user\_1141859](https://community.patient.info/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/919ad9/32.png) [@nh\_user\_1141859](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1141859)\ **Post date:** [22 January 2018 19:07 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/propranolol-withdrawal/312325/17 "2018-01-22T19:07:49Z")
I have just stopped taking it 5 days ago.. no side effects... what i have got is energy to burn again thank god... and hopefully the weight i put on from it will come off too ---
**Author:** ![nh\_user\_1171690](https://community.patient.info/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/73ab20/32.png) [@nh\_user\_1171690](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1171690)\ **Post date:** [14 April 2018 06:27 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/propranolol-withdrawal/312325/18 "2018-04-14T06:27:25Z")
I was on 80 mg 1x a day for at least 10 yrs. for migraine & HBP. I started weaning myself off them due to losing medical insurance & my job. I've been so weak, tired, light headed & horrible stomach pains. I feel like a junkie going thru withdrawals. It's been 2wks. I hope this ends soon & I get my energy back. Best of luck to all going thru this. ---
**Author:** ![nh\_user\_1074867](https://community.patient.info/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/d6d6ee/32.png) [@nh\_user\_1074867](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1074867)\ **Post date:** [16 May 2018 10:47 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/propranolol-withdrawal/312325/19 "2018-05-16T10:47:33Z")
I know this was a few months back but I'm hoping someone reads this... I've been taking propranalol for 2 weeks but they made me feel awful I e low mood, feeling ill, weak. So I decided to just stop taking them seeing as i had only taken them for a short space of time... but I was wrong I'm having withdrawals I'm very shakey... feeling weak, vomiting. Anyone know how long this will last? ---
**Author:** ![nh\_user\_1125307](https://community.patient.info/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/3e96dc/32.png) [@nh\_user\_1125307](https://community.patient.info/u/nh_user_1125307)\ **Post date:** [31 May 2018 20:40 UTC](https://community.patient.info/t/propranolol-withdrawal/312325/20 "2018-05-31T20:40:42Z")
I. Have been takeing propanolol for three weeks now some days will skip a day becsuse it makes me tired .. i noticed i been really crabby the last few days and tired irritable and depressed is this with draws or a bad reation to the drug [Next page](https://community.patient.info/t/propranolol-withdrawal/312325.md?page=2)