Nov 5, 2023 · Some people might experience weight gain from taking propranolol
Dec 30, 2022 · Propranolol is mainly used for blood pressure and angina control; however, it also has a role in migraine prevention and the treatment of essential tremor
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This medicine is a beta-blocker
Stopping propranolol suddenly can cause changes in your heart rhythm Yes
Newer beta blockers, such as carvedilol (Coreg), don't usually cause weight gain as a side effect
sudden weight gain; swelling of legs, ankles Drug Info Propranolol side effect, interactions, and how to avoid them Side effects of propranolol include dizziness, fatigue, and GI issues
Case reports: ~19
(within 2 years); 27% of users gain more than 11 lbs
To lower your risk of weight gain while taking propranolol, try to eat a healthy diet and keep up with a regular exercise routine
Weight gain amounts varying between a few kg to an increase of 10% or more of initial body weight have been described
How much weight do you gain on Propranolol? The dynamics of beta-blocker-related weight gain has been examined by Sharma et al
RESULTS--At the first annual visit patients treated with propranolol had gained more weight than those given placebo (mean weight gain 2
28 Answers Sort by DN Dneill79 19 Dec 2023 It seems that it depends on the circumstances
At the first annual visit patients treated with propranolol had gained more weight than those given placebo (mean weight gain 2
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Hi there, Expereincing the same thing myself gained nearly 2 stone in 4 months and I am not one to gain weight at all
This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting My doctor said propranolol might slow our metabolism that's why some people suffer weight gain
Beta blockers, normally taken for high blood pressure and other heart issues, have been known to cause weight gain in a significant number of patients
Weight gain may occur in some patients using propranolol, a beta-blocker, but it does not appear to be a common side effect
Propranolol, a beta-blocker renowned for its effectiveness in treating various cardiovascular conditions, has sparked conversations due to its potential association with weight gain
Like other medications, propranolol may cause or contribute to weight gain
I'm up about 25 lbsin the last year and a half since starting it
Weight gain has so much more to do with many other factors than just medication, and in my opinion we can control those factors more than we think, and certainly if the migraines are reduced and we get our heads above water Weight gain was not a side effect reported in clinical trials of people taking Inderal LA or Inderal XL
I've never heard of people gaining weight because of propranolol, but I can talk to my prescribing doctor about it and report back
However, there have been concerns about one potential side effect: weight gain
Weight gain can occur as a side effect of some beta blockers, especially the older ones, such as atenolol (Tenormin) and metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol-XL)
Yeah Propanolol is not good for weight gain it's helped my migraines but have certainly put on a lot of weight
And timolol and acebutolol are weight neutral
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If your heart is racing that much it may be an underlying health cause that is contributing to your anxiety and weight gain
No level of activity of calorie reduction has done anything to shift it so am quitting today as I find the weight gain harder to handle than the migraines, which sumatriptan seems to fix quite well
The most common side-effects are feeling tired, cold hands and feet, disturbed sleep, and stomach upset
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The manufacturer does not list weight gain as a side effect, but several reviews, anecdotal reports and case studies have reported weight gain
My weight gain is also in my midsection
Propranolol is a "as needed drug" for ETs
Again, never had this skin condition before It's normal to gain weight when you first start taking them, while your body adjusts to the medicine
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He said if normal effort pre-propranolol would be 100%, but subjectively, you may be exerting yourself at say 90% on it
Propranolol extended-release capsules are a beta-blocker that treats high blood pressure, tremors and atrial fibrillation
I've found going on a very low carb/keto style diet has helped enormously, and also further reduced my migraines
How frequently were you getting migraines before you started taking it? The average weight gain is about 2
In November 2014, The Netherlands Pharmacovigilance Centre Lareb (an agency that
The dynamics of beta-blocker-related weight gain has been examined by Sharma et al
The average weight gain is about
Before taking this medicine You should not use propranolol if you are allergic to
To lower your risk of
About propranolol Propranolol belongs to a group of medicines called beta blockers
In a study published in the BMJ, researchers found that people who used
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
I experienced the same exact thing
Weight gain may occur in some patients using propranolol, a beta-blocker, but it does not appear to be a common side effect
Propranolol, a beta-blocker renowned for its effectiveness in treating various cardiovascular conditions, has sparked conversations due to its potential association with weight gain
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I was taking it 4-5 days a week for about a year The amount of weight gain may only be moderate, with atenolol causing weight changes in the range of -0
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Like other medications, propranolol may cause or contribute to weight gain
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But I would suggest seeking out the recommendations of your primary care provider
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I am very frustrated because I also Metoprolol and propranolol are reported to cause weight gain of up to about 5 lbs
Corticosteroids (“steroids”) like prednisone can help lower inflammation
When i was on propranolol for migraines, my neurologist explained it doesn't cause weight gain, but may influence it
A lot of calorie trackers make assumptions about your daily raindahl
Weight gain was not a side effect reported in clinical trials of people taking Inderal LA or Inderal XL
Sorry if this has been talked about but I couldn’t find a thread that was specifically about this
It is commonly used to treat conditions such as high blood pressure, migraines, and tremors