dosage question? - Panic Disorders Message Board

mattymonster · 04-10-2003, 10:07 AM

hi i left a message a while ago about what i thought was panic attacks, ive been to the doctor and been given propanolol (its also called inderal or soemthign along those lines)! i've been told to take 10 mg three times a day if needed but i really only need them for stressful events that cause me to have panic attacks (and when i drink, but taking medication with alcohol probably isnt' a good idea)! my doctor said take one (10mg tablet) two hours before the stressful event but the leaflet inside says take 40mg (i.e. four tablets)! does this seem like a low dose? i need them for public speaking which i get incredibly worked up about and have panic attacks because of! therefore i dont want to only take 10mg and it not to do anything! ive been given 30 tablets so i have enough to take a few extra if needs be when i do the talks (which isn't very often) should i take extra maybe? i think the doctors kind of left it up to me, by giving me so many when i only require them at certain times! ive also still not tried taking them so not sure if i will have side effects, she said try them out first just when ur at home! any advice? (sorry about confusing message, i babble too much)

Graciecat · 04-10-2003, 10:33 AM

I wouldn't take any extra.
If you're confused about the dosage my best advice to you would be to call your Doctor.
I take a very low dosage of the medication I'm on...Xanax...and the low dosage works best for me.
Like I said before, call the Doctor.
Don't take more than she told you to before checking with her.

hry33 · 04-10-2003, 02:05 PM

I suggest you follow the doctors advice, take a tablet at home first to become familiar with the effect

kat721 · 04-11-2003, 03:55 PM

Yor Doctor did tell you that you are taking a cardiac medication.... right?
You probably need to discuss your dosage and dosage questions with your Doctor and the Pharmacist to make sure you have your directions right.
I took Inderal for a while for my hypertension.
With any Beta Blocker you need to keep a close eye on your pulse rate. If your pulse rate begins to drop too low, you could be experiencing a panic attack too because then your body thinks it's going to die when that ol heart rate begins to drop too fast and too low.
So have a talk with a medical professional who can assess your physical condition with respect to your dosing and medication specifics.
Beta Blockers and Calcium Channel Blockers are some serious medication and the heart needs to be monitored.
kat