Inderal For Migraines

Does Anyone Have Experience Taking Propranolol For Chronic Migraine?Has anyone experienced relief from chronic migraines after taking the drug, propanolol? If so, how long did it take to start working? AnswerHello, Amy,Yes, propranolol helped reduce both the frequency and severity of my migraines for several years. It took several months of gradually increasing the dosage to get it right for me, and I got better results with the long-acting formulation. I saw some results approximately two months after I began taking it, and generally takes up to three months at the correct dosage to see how well it or if it works.An important point to remember when exploring migraine preventives is to not give up if you try some, and they don't work. We have lots of options. For more about migraine preventive treatments and a list of possibilities, see.Here's hoping that propranolol works well for you.

User Reviews for Propranolol to treat Migraine Prevention. Also known as: Inderal, Inderal LA, Hemangeol, Inderal XL, InnoPran XL. The following information is NOT intended to endorse any particular medication. While these reviews might be helpful, they are not a substitute for the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgement of healthcare. Topamax (topiramate) and propranolol are used to prevent migraine headaches. Topamax is also used to prevent epileptic seizures. Propranolol is also used to treat tremors, angina (chest pain), hypertension (high blood pressure), heart rhythm disorders, and other heart or circulatory conditions. Topamax and propranolol belong to different drug classes. Topamax is an anticonvulsant.

Sienna March 7, 2020'After my pregnancy and returning to work full time, my migraines started anytime of the month. And during that time of the month would include vomiting, vertigo, motion sickness. And just about any time ocular disturbances and flashing lights. I tried birth control pills continuously without a break, Imitrex, Maxalt, Amerge, Excedrin migraine, many recommended vitamins, Preventa Migraine Herbs and nothing worked on a regular basis. Blood pressure spiked up very high about 2 years ago. Decided to try Propranolol and it has worked for anxiety, migraine and blood pressure amazingly!

However I have all the side effects - constipation, sometimes depressed, nighttime hallucinations, severe weight gain without change in diet or exercise (25 pounds in less than 2 years), lack of energy, sensitivity to exertion, bloating/water retention, etc.' Echitt December 24, 2019'I've taken this drug propranolol for close to 2 years for chronic migraines & it's just as good, if not better than Topamax, Gabapentin, Aimovig, and Amitriptyline. I've tried every possible migraine preventative & this medication makes it possible for me to function. Without it, I experience daily headaches & full blown migraines with vomiting, light & sound sensitivity, inability to talk. Very few, if any side effects.

Highly recommend it if you don't want something as high risk as Topamax but as effective. It also helps with my anxiety greatly by reducing my heart rate & feels like the racing heart beat isn't nearly as intense during anxiety attacks. HUGE thumbs up. I never let the prescription run out.'

Bliss Taken for 1 to 6 months December 19, 2019'I have been on APO - Propranolol for almost 2 months. I haven't had a migraine for 37 days!!!

Thats is incredible. I have barely even had a headache. Just had a very mild headache on the weekend - took some aspirin and it was gone in minutes! It's such a relief. I have gained about 10 kilos.

I'm exhausted all the time. Can't sleep properly any more ( I used to be a deep sleeper). My heart feels fluttery and I actually feel anxious and a little depressed. I have always been an upper - highly motivated happy person.

I'm torn because the medicine is working to keep the migraines away which is fantastic, but i feel fat and in a low sad mood.:( Not sure what to do- whether to stay on them or not?' HIMluv December 10, 2019'It's been a month since I started Propranolol for my migraines. Before this I had at least 2 migraines each month. They lasted three days, complete with light/sound sensitivity and nausea. I would frequently have 4+ migraines a month, especially if I was under a lot of stress.A month in, I have not had a single migraine. I've had some pressure in those typical (for me) migraine areas, and even some slight light sensitivity, but no pain. So, my body is TRYING to have migraines and can't.

I'll take it.I haven't noticed any major side effects, though I will say, if I miss my morning dose I can tell come afternoon. I feel sweaty and my heart gets sort of fluttery, like I'm having a severe bout of anxiety, which is not fun.I think I'm also benefiting from the anxiety applications of this medication. I am generally less tense in my shoulders and neck and feel more relaxed in my day.So far I am extremely pleased with my experiences with Propanolol.' Dawn Taken for 10 years or more October 10, 2019Inderal (propranolol): 'Started getting severe migraines regularly at about age 27. By 35 it was debilitating and I would not have been able to hold down a job. Several bad migraines each month. Imitrex would help and I could function if I caught it early enough but sometimes would wake up with them.

Tried a lot of things and finally at about age 45 started on Inderal. Changed my life and now practically never get them although I do think that menopause might have helped as it did for my mother. Highly recommend this drug and just wish I had started on it earlier. My kids would have had a more fun and reliable Mom.'

Dragonan Taken for 1 to 6 months September 8, 2019'I was on propranolol for about 3 months to prevent migraines. It dis not help me at all.

It gave me wild vidid dreams. I would even wake up and see things like a spirit swooping down at me and I would lay there blinking and scared thinking what is going on I'm awake! I dreamed of dead people that have been gone for years - this part was soo enjoyable. The medicine did not help but I liked seeing past loved ones. That was ok those dreams were never scary. What made me stop taking it was a nightmare of being shown I could go along if I would only get ready! I looked and it was a body bag.

I woke up scared so bad and did not want to sleep again! I quit taking it after that.I naturally have low blood pressure and acid reflux. The only medicine I was on with propranolol was for acid reflux.'

Anonymous Taken for 1 to 6 months August 13, 2019'I've been taking the 80mg propranolol slow release for migraines for about 4 months now. While it has stopped my migraines, it's made me incredibly tired and in a constant low mood. I still get headaches, quite a lot of tension headaches, maybe because I'm so tired all the time. I've always been consistent with going to the gym, but I've put quite a lot of weight on recently - partly because it's a side effect, but also because I've had no motivation or energy to get to the gym. I'm also cold ALL the time. Especially my hands. People in my office have the air-con on and I'm sitting here in a big jumper, shivering.I really don't like this drug, but I'm not sure there are any drugs that would stop my migraines and not make me exhausted.:/'.

MM Taken for 6 months to 1 year August 9, 2019'I've been on propranolol for around 10 months and I definitely have seen results although I'm not yet in the point that I want to be.I had migraines 2 or 3 times a week in the past. Now, taking 60mg of propranolol per day I have migraines around 3 times by month.

It's still not perfect and when I see a lot of people saying they don't have migraine at all it makes me so frustrated because I'm sick and tired of being so weak:( So, I guess I'll go back to the doc to see if I should go to 80mg. I just hope that on a long term this medicine is not going to kill me from inside. Only one can hope!' MigraineMomma Taken for less than 1 month May 22, 2019'I have suffered with MIGRAINES for 30 years.

In 2012 I was diagnosed with Hemeplegic Migraine Disease. I have TRIED EVERYTHING! I am ALLERGIC TO ALMOST EVERYTHING! I began taking Propranolol and praying this will help! From day 1 I was in worse pain than I was NOT taking the Propranolol.

I kept going increasing the dosage as I was directed to do, but the head squeezing, throbbing and sickening pain got worse and all I wanted to do was sleep!I am glad this helps some but it only made me feel like a worse weak person!' Jo Mama Taken for 5 to 10 years February 1, 2019'I have been taking 80 mg of Propranolol per day for about 5 years for Migraine Prevention and High Blood Pressure. It's an added bonus for me that it also treats anxiety. I've always had mild anxiety and I blush very easily. I hardly get migraines now and I do feel calmer which is great since I had just begun to worry incessantly about my 3 kids, especially now that they are teenagers.

In the beginning it made me tired but about 2 weeks later I got use to it. I believe I also have a bigger appetite and have gained about 10 pounds but to me it is worth it! Hopefully I can just stay on this drug for the rest of my life. My mom has been on beta blockers for more than 20 years and is doing well.

I definitely recommend this drug for migraine prevention and anxiety'. MigraineJoe Taken for 2 to 5 years January 3, 2019'This drug is a lifesaver. I tried all sorts of medications for my migraine headaches before landing on this miraculous drug. Gabapentin, Topamax AKA Dopamax, nortriptyline didn't help much with preventing it or had side effects I wasn't willing to live with.

Maxalt and Imitrex didn't help much with the pain either. I've been on propranolol 80mg ER for more than 3 years & I rarely get migraine headaches.

Only complaint is the tolerable fatigue and that it doesn't help much with the associated tension headaches I often get, but I'm more than impressed with the results so far.' Ghostorchid June 14, 2018'I started taking Propranolol once a day at bedtime to help control my migraines. It has been exactly a month that I’ve been on it. It has helped me immensely with keeping these awful migraines at bay with the exception of only having one migraine the entire month.

About 2 weeks ago I started having signs of depression. I have no appetite, no energy and I’m always fatigued. I feel really terrible about myself and I haven’t a clue why. I lost 8 pounds and on my small body frame that is a lot. I have absolutely no urge or desire to eat what so ever, things I used to enjoy I no longer care about.

I’m at a very low point from this medication. I have had no other changes in my life that would be causing these side effects, therefore I know it’s from the Propranolol.'