Not Impressed with Propranalol
First off, I still haven’t figured out how to pronounce it. I already have a stutter and trying to pronounce this beta blocker high blood pressure medication must really look comical to onlookers (I say through gritted teeth.) I’ve been on propranalol for about a month and I’m really not impressed (as you can probably tell from the title).
I’m fighting a migraine now. I’ve been getting migraines and headaches like barometric pressure headache at the same rate since before I was taking this stuff. The only noticeable change I see is that I have the squirts and I’ve been farting really loudly (much to my dog’s amusement). (I know, too much information, sorry). My doctor warned me that I would get constipated. Hah.
The Next Step
I’m suppossed to be on four mini pills a day of propranalol, but I haven’t been able to move past three because of the nasty digestive effects. Personally, I’d like to dump the rest of the pills down the toilet (it would save time) but there’s already too many prescription medicine in the public water supply.
My doctor said that the next drug I was to try was Imitrex, which I’m scared of. Not nightmares of huge Imitrex pills chasing me through a forest scared, but “how’m I gonna pay for this crap?” scared. “Maybe this stuff will make me feel TOO good” scared.
Don’t Be Put Off By My Reaction
Although my body doesn’t seem to like propranalol and your doctor sugests it for your migraines, don’t be afraid to try it. It works for a lot of people. I just happen to be one of the lucky ones where it makes me run to the bathroom a lot.
As always, be sure to let your doctor know about all the medications, vitamins and herbal prescriptions you are taking before you start popping propranalol. Even though your doctor will have your charts right in front of you, he or she can still not actually read it.
Some says, I think it’s easier to just suffer with the migraines and be done with it rather than try a new treatment.
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