Mental health · FAQ
What side effects can Performance anxiety propranolol tablets cause?
Short answer
Propranolol for Performance anxiety can cause tiredness, dizziness, lightheadedness, stomach upset, or cold hands and feet. It can also slow your heartbeat and lower blood pressure. Get urgent help for fainting, severe breathing trouble, or chest pain. Tell your physician about side effects before changing your dose.
Possible side effects include tiredness, dizziness, lightheadedness, stomach upset, and cold hands or feet. Propranolol slows the heartbeat and can lower blood pressure. Standing up slowly may help you avoid a fall if you feel lightheaded. Avoid driving until you know how the medicine affects you.
Serious reactions need prompt care. Call 911 for severe trouble breathing, chest pain, fainting, or swelling of the face or throat. Contact your physician promptly for new wheezing, an unusually slow pulse, or symptoms that persist or interfere with daily life. Do not take extra doses while waiting for advice.
Tell your physician if you have asthma, diabetes, or heart problems. Propranolol can worsen some breathing conditions and hide certain warning signs of low blood sugar. Report new or worsening mood symptoms as well. Anyone in a mental health crisis can call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. For immediate danger or a medical emergency, call 911.
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Written by the Verra clinical team · Medical review pending
General information, not medical advice. If you're in crisis, call or text 988.
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