I diet and exercise and.... nothing. (2004) reported an average body weight increase of 2.3% from baseline – among 179 patients receiving propranolol (160 mg/day) for up to 12 months; this weight gain was significantly greater than the placebo users and topiramate users.A paper by Pischon and Sharma (2001) noted that “beta blockers” could cause an average weight gain of 2.64 lbs. I have not had a migraine (albeit they were never as severe as some of the things I've read on this sub) since I've come off propranolol so I can't gauge the severity as of yet compared to when I was on the drug. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. I know how you feel! Sometimes the side effects just aren't worth at all!Yes! It never caused the rapid weight loss side effect like it does for some (just my luckI tried topiramate before propranolol it didn't stop my migraines but I dropped down to 6.5 stone I am taking propranolol 20mg 2 x day and have not noticed any Hi! I have always been very active & a size 6-8 my whole life, I usually weigh around 7.3 stones in 15 months I have gained just over 2stone!!! I always felt like my blood sugar was low especially when on hot weather days, what a nightmare it was.

).To help others get a better understanding of your propranolol usage, provide additional details such as: the medical condition for which you were prescribed propranolol; your dosage; regularity of use (e.g.

I imagine for some people it should be bearable.I'm posting this update in case anyone is experiencing weight gain or lack of energy with propranolol and want to discuss it.

This is very uncharacteristic for me.Note: The author of this site is not engaged in rendering professional advice or services to the individual reader. I'd love to tell you more, but were all being censored so much that it kinda changes our pattern of writing. Available for Android and iOS devices. This suggests that individuals in better physical shape may be more prone to slowing of resting metabolic rate while under the influence of propranolol – compared to obese persons.Nevertheless, slowed resting metabolic rate while using propranolol might be related to: depression, fatigue, hormone changes, and/or reduced physical activity. (1993) noted 19.84 lbs. It's strange but there's hardly any sites that say it causes weight gain I'm not a doc, the answer will come from the two of you. Within each category, adverse reactions are listed in decreasing order of severity. In the Class II study, it was discovered that propranolol (80 mg/day) was significantly more effective than a placebo – and equally as effective as cyproheptadine in the prevention of migraine.Taylor wrote an article reviewing the incidence of weight gain associated with migraine prophylactic medications, including propranolol. Hi. I eat a healthy diet of 1,350 calories a day. published a short case report describing weight gain in a patient due to long-term propranolol treatment. I've stopped taking them near christams upon my own accord and I have definitely seen an increase in my motivation and energy levels, not too sure on my weight as I've always been a chubby kid. In the group of 25 patients, thyrotoxicosis-induced weight loss was counteracted with propranolol – and weight gain was directly linked to elevations in plasma propranolol.Feely, Isles, Ratcliffe, et al. Doses are variable; tablets should be swallowed not chewed. I always heard people saying propranolol made them tired but while I was on it I didn't notice at all. A total of 99 cases of weight gain in propranolol users were reported by the WHO and 39 cases of weight gain in propranolol users were reported by Eudravigilance.Overall, the report by Lareb indicates that propranolol can cause weight gain as an adverse reaction. and responded well to the medication; it reduced the frequency and severity of attacks and enhanced mood.That said, the patient reported significant weight gain from the medication. it is available in generic and brand versions. Take this medication by mouth usually once daily; or as directed by your doctor. Results indicated that, after 6 months of treatment, 8% of propranolol recipients (1 of 13) exhibited clinically relevant Researchers concluded that propranolol treatment can cause clinically relevant weight gain in a subset of users – when regularly administered for 6 months. Just lost 15 pounds and now put 5 back on because of the medication! It is generally understood that larger doses of propranolol modulate aspects of physiology (e.g.

Stumbled onto this thread and it's like hallelujah - I'm not alone. I'm very sensitive to medications in general. Of the 89 patients who completed 6 months of prophylactic therapy, it was noted that 13 were using propranolol (80-160 mg/day) as a standalone agent.

I have seen no weight gain in those I know who take this med. I was on propranolol for about 10 months and noticed the weight gain around the fifth month, my doctor asked for some blood test to make sure it wasn't my thyroid and we waited to see if the side effect was momentarily.

On the other hand, I used to work I my feet and now I sit in front of a computer all day so I don't know if I can blame my Propranolol. might occur in After a year on Propranolol for chronic migraine I have gained 9lbs and gone up two dress sizes, despite increasing activity and watching my diet carefully. And I nearly passed out a few times. Trials and case reports in which weight gain was documented as a side effect reported daily propranolol administration (sometimes several times per day).This considered, it’s reasonable to hypothesize that less frequent or infrequent propranolol use might be less likely to cause weight gain OR cause less significant weight gain – in comparison to daily administration.