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Posted by pattisun on August 14, 2013, at 0:07:34
My doctor gave me Propanolol for anxiety/panic attacks. My thyroid level is too high right now and I asked for more klonopin for my panic attacks. She said no and gave me this other med.
I've been on klonopin for a long time and I'm scared to try a beta blocker.
Posted by tensor on August 14, 2013, at 2:23:23
In reply to Propranolol for anxiety, posted by pattisun on August 14, 2013, at 0:07:34
> My doctor gave me Propanolol for anxiety/panic attacks. My thyroid level is too high right now and I asked for more klonopin for my panic attacks. She said no and gave me this other med.
> I've been on klonopin for a long time and I'm scared to try a beta blocker.No need to worry about taking a beta blocker, they are the "lightest" among psychiatric medications. You will be fine.
/tensor
Posted by Phillipa on August 14, 2013, at 9:48:39
In reply to Propranolol for anxiety, posted by pattisun on August 14, 2013, at 0:07:34
Propranolol is Inderal isn't it? If so it's contraindicated with thyroid disease. I myself was given Lopressor instead for that same reason. Phillipa
Posted by tensor on August 14, 2013, at 10:00:49
In reply to Re: Propranolol for anxiety » pattisun, posted by Phillipa on August 14, 2013, at 9:48:39
> Propranolol is Inderal isn't it?
Yes.
>If so it's contraindicated with thyroid disease. I myself was given Lopressor instead for that same reason. Phillipa
No it isn't, beta blockers are used to combat the effects of excess thyroid hormone.
/tensor
Posted by Phillipa on August 14, 2013, at 20:51:38
In reply to Re: Propranolol for anxiety » Phillipa, posted by tensor on August 14, 2013, at 10:00:49
Did the pdoc lie to me? Seriously? Do you have some sort of link to this information? If so thanks. I had hypo though? Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on August 14, 2013, at 20:53:21
In reply to Re: Propranolol for anxiety » Phillipa, posted by tensor on August 14, 2013, at 10:00:49
I just googled it and only used in hyperthyroidism not hypothyroidism. Phillipa
Posted by phidippus on September 5, 2013, at 18:50:42
In reply to Propranolol for anxiety, posted by pattisun on August 14, 2013, at 0:07:34
Nothing to worry about. Common side effects are benign. Though its not a good replacement for Klonopin. Ask your doctor about Gabapentin or Lyrica.
Eric
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