My mom has been on beta blockers for more than 20 years and is doing well. Join this discussion or start a new one? Written by a patient. “I have just started taking propranolol, have suffered migraines for years and they seem to be getting worse often it seems when the weather is overcast. Accuputure, again relaxing but didn't help and an osteopath, my back and neck clicked somewhat but the V.M stayed the same, neck felt great though, all loose and wobbly. RESOURCES I was prescribed Propranolol a month ago for my migraines. :/” You can opt out at any time or find out more by reading our

This is unlikely to be due to properties of the beta-blockers. I have gone from severe My question is…..will I be on this treatment for the rest of my life?I agree completely.

People in my office have the air-con on and I'm sitting here in a big jumper, shivering. Fourth, trial sequential analysis that demonstrated the adequacy of the current database for propranolol, suggesting that there is low likelihood of type 1 error in the conclusions. I don't think I will be carrying on with it.

While these reviews might be helpful, they are not a substitute for the expertise, knowledge and judgement of healthcare practitioners.Compare all 57 medications used in the treatment of “I've been on propanadol for three weeks started on 10mg and increased to 80mg now on 160mg.
Community Metoprolol was compared to a combination of metoprolol and fluoxetine in 2 trials and the combination of metoprolol and flunarizine was compared to flunarizine alone in 2 trials.The primary outcome comparison (headache frequency) is provided in There were four trials that evaluated beta-blockers for chronic migraine headaches, none were placebo controlled. Patient does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.Registered number: 10004395 Registered office: Fulford Grange, Micklefield Lane, Rawdon, Leeds, LS19 6BA. I am glad this helps some but it only made me feel like a worse weak person!” Propranolol was compared to pharmacologic interventions in 50 trials. It would also make me pass gas but made me unaware it was happening until I could smell something awful. Headache frequency was pooled as headache days per month, headache duration as hours per month, and analgesic use as number of doses per month.

Eleven comparisons that were from single trials (5-hydroxytryptophan, aspirin, atenolol, candesartan, clonidine, cyclandelate, mefenamic acid, naproxen, nifedipine, nimodipine, nortriptyline, pindolol, riboflavin). By sheer coincidence I have had a slight relapse, but I believe I've brought this on myself by not listening to my body and physically  pushing myself over the last week, a known trigger for me. Does anyone know of any others I can ask to try, propranolol seems to be the thing they relying on but as it may work for other people it isn't for me :(” I was getting them everyday, without fail. Neuro prescribed Propranolol 20mg twice a day, I'm on day 13 and so far feel as bad as ever but was told they could take anything from 1-3 months to fully kick in, so fingers crossed. Flunarizine, not available in the United States, is well-established as effective in treating migraine headache. Then I started noticing that I started losing hair, more than the usual. “I've been on this medication for about two weeks and take it for chronic migraines along with 600mg Gabapentin and 100mg Trokendi. “I was on propranolol for about 3 months to prevent migraines. 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. Depression, gastrointestinal problems, paresthesia’s and weight gain were not significantly different than placebo.Propranolol was the only beta-blocker with sufficient numbers of studies to perform sensitivity analysis. The only medicine I was on with propranolol was for acid reflux.” I've started Propanolol 20mgs with some effect and they have just increased it to 40mgs, which I'm not that happy about but will try it. “I have been taking 80 mg of Propranolol per day for about 5 years for Migraine Prevention and High Blood Pressure. Several combinations were tested including propranolol + amitriptyline vs. amitriptyline (n = 1), and propranolol + flunarizine was compared to flunarizine. 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. “I have been on APO - Propranolol for almost 2 months. I'd like an alternative, but it seems that if a drug has a side effect of 'fatigue', I will experience it.” I started taking propranolol 10 years ago and have not had any migraines since. I have tried everything and recently got put on propranolol for prevention which is definitely helping and has lessened migraine frequency, and I have 4 different medications for onset.