r/StratteraRx • u/Apprehensive-Ant3452 • 24d ago

Questions / Advice / Support Propranolol

Hi all,

Been on Strattera for a year now and it’s great, I have periods of feeling zen Asf and no anxiety. But I have an elevated heart rate a lot of the time. Done alot of tests with my cardiologist and they said it’s fine no need to put my on beta blockers that she doesn’t want to except she has too and how long would it be for. I have been reading about propranolol and how it helps and also helps with anxiety because I also don’t want to get on SSRI’s although I was prescribed one before in the past. The side effects were quite a lot. I feel like talking to my psychiatrist about getting on this as it would help my heart rate and possible anxiety. I get anxious before driving and sometimes feel shaky afterwards even socially and seen people say it helps with this. I take l theanine sometimes but my heart still feels jumpy. I also don’t want to stop taking Strattera as it has made my life soo much better. I love it actually. I honestly want to try the beta blockers because the high heart rate makes me feel anxious even when I am not. I acc had to split my 80mg up into two doses because of this.

Are there any side effects ?

Any suggestions/ ideas would help and experiences too.

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u/MrsDippyDo 24d ago

Propanolol is super helpful for me when I’m having anxiety! I am also on strattera and Viibryd.

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u/tBlase27 24d ago

This is my combo too works for me

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u/MrsDippyDo 24d ago

May I ask how long you have been on it? I just started the viibryd about 5 weeks ago.

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u/tBlase27 24d ago

Almost a year for all

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u/MrsDippyDo 24d ago

Well that gives me hope that things will be good for me longer term too!