anyone have experience with beta blockers (Propranolol) during pregnancy??

[lauren_78]

Hi, i'm 17 weeks pregnant and wondering if it's safe to use beta blockers (Propranolol to be specific) to control my hypertension and anxiety.  I stopped during my first trimester which worked out ok but it's to the point now where my anxiety levels are getting way too high for my comfort.  Before i was pregnant, I took 20-40mg 3x week which worked out fine.  I'd love to hear from others with experience.  TIA

[nana89_04]

I HAVE HYPRTHYROIDISM AND MY DR. JUST GAVE PROPRANOL AND IM TRYING TO GET PREGNANT AND I ASKED IF THIS WAS SAFE FOR A BABY AND THEY SAID THAT IT WAS!!!! SO I GUESS THAT YOU HAVE NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT!!!!

[jennymay]

I have chronic hypertension, and I was under the assumption that there are only a few drugs that can be used during pregnancy to control it. I am on 250mg of Aldomet twice a day. I am not sure about the anxiety part of it though, hth :)

[Crysi]

I have taken a beta blocker throughout my whole pregnancy currently on 400 mgs of acebutolol a day (was 800 mg I lowered it myself due to constant falling in blood pressure) I am on it for arrythmias and mitral valve prolapse.  My high risk ob said beta blockers are fine in pregnancy.