Weaning off my Propranolol

[xxmiwxx]

I am 22 and I've been on propranolol for about 3 years starting at 160mg for panic attacks and anxiety. I have weaned myself (with the help of my doc) down to 10 mg in the morn and 10 mg at night. It's taken about a year and a half! Last week I found out I was pregnant! Unplanned but exciting! however I have to come off my propranolol now for good. I've started to miss my evening dose and then next week they want me to do 10mg on alternate days, then cut it out completely. I AM ABSOLUTELY TERRIFIED. It's my safety net! I am slightly overweight which concerns me as I am classed as a high risk pregnancy so I'm at risk of high blood pressure. Now I'm off my propranolol, I'm scared my hearts going to go through the roof or my blood pressure is going to go sky high and I'm going to end up seriously ill.
I just want to know if anyone has had any experiences of coming off propranolol what was it like? Or just some reassurance would be lovely. It's hard to talk to people who haven't experienced anxiety and panic disorder, I just want to enjoy my first pregnancy without thinking irrational thoughts.

[Joe1103]

Hello.. Right now going through exact situations.. Planning second child and am on inderal 10mg alternate days..almost 3yrs..Tried stopping the doses but withdrawal symptoms are giving me panic attacks.. Really worried if I should drop the plan for another child.. Would like to know your experience..

[xxmiwxx]

Thank you :)
The withdrawal symptoms are bad but I think the morning sickness is worse ;) haha

[RubyWitch]

You're very welcome. I'm glad to hear they will doing some extra scans, which is very common in a high risk pregnancy.

And you nag that OB/GYN as much as you need to. If you have a concern, keeping it to yourself so you don't "bug" the doctor is only going to increase YOUR stress. You don't want that and neither does he.........so any questions you have, call or make an appointment.

Getting through the next couple of weeks may be a little rough, but try to keep busy and not focus completely on any withdrawal symptoms. They WILL pass, you WILL feel better and you'll know that as a mom, you are doing everything in your power to keep your baby as safe and healthy as you can.

Soon you will blossom into your pregnancy and it will be a magical time.
Please come back and let us know how you and baby are doing!
Peace
Greenlydia

[xxmiwxx]

Thank you :) Yes, I have been nagging my GP's ear off. He's looked at my BP and HR and everything seems to be fine. I get a couple of early scans too to help put my mind at rest.
Hopefully after these next few weeks of withdrawal symptoms I can get over and enjoy every minute of pregnancy.

[RubyWitch]

If you are classed as a "high risk" pregnancy, then they are going to be monitoring you very closely. I understand that coming off those last doses is not only going to be difficult, but as you say, you see them as your safety net.
For these and all your other concerns, the only person who can advise you on how to safely (and comfortably) get you AND your baby through this pregnancy is your OB/GYN. I would make an appointment to deal with these issues as soon as possible. They are causing you stress and that is the very last thing you need.
Congratulations, btw! What grand news!
You're both going to be fine!
Peace
Greenlydia