Beta-Blockers

Have you been prescribed propranolol 10mg from your GP for anxiety in the past?

Are you between 18 and 65 years old?

Do you have normal blood pressure?

Do any of the following apply: 

• You use an inhaler
• You are allergic or hypersensitive to propranolol (or other beta blockers)

Are you taking or planning to take any of the following medications? 

• Verapamil or diltiazem (to treat heart diseases).
• Disopyramide, quinidine and amiodarone (to treat irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia).
• Ergotamine derivates (to treat migraine e.g Rizatriptan).
• Adrenaline (epinephrine, used in anaphylactic shock).
• Medicines to treat diabetes including insulin.
• Lidocaine, propafenine or flecainide (to treat irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) or as a local anesthetic).
• Indometacin (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)).
• Digitalis glycosides such as digoxin (to treat heart conditions).
• Chlorpromazine (for mental illness).
• Cimetidine (to treat stomach ulcers).
• Other drugs treating high blood pressure (alpha blockers, clonidine, moxonidine, methyldopa or hydralazine).
• Monoamine-oxidase inhibitors, imipramine or fluvoxamine (to treat depression).
• Warfarin (to prevent clotting) .
• Rizatriptan (to treat migraine).
• Rifampicin (to treat infection).
• Barbiturates (to treat severe insomnia).
• Theophylline (treating asthma and reversible airways obstruction).
• Diuretics (to clear excess water from the body).

Are you breastfeeding or pregnant or possibly pregnant?

Do you suffer from any severe allergies that require adrenaline?

Have you consulted your GP about your condition?

Are you aware that: if you find your treatment is not as effective as you would like or your symptoms of anxiety are getting worse, you should contact MyMedsUk and your GP, to discuss other treatment options.

Are you aware that if you should speak to your doctor in any of the following circumstances: 

• Your anxiety does not improve with treatment.
• Your anxiety starts to become more generalized (you are worrying about more than one specific event).
• You are worrying all the time.
• You are experiencing regular panic attacks.
• Your mood feels low or you feel depressed.

Are you aware: 

• Propranolol 10mg tablets should be taken when required to treat anxiety.
• Propranolol helps to treat the physical symptoms of anxiety such as tremor, flushing and rapid heartbeat.
• Propranolol should not be taken with alcohol.
• Propranolol can both increase the likelihood of, and mask the signs of, low blood sugar.

I agree to the following:

• I will read the patient information leaflet supplied with my medication
• I will contact my GP or MyMedsUK if I experience any side effects
• The treatment is for my use only
• I have answered the assessment questions truthfully and accurately
• I agree to the Terms and Conditions and I confirm that I am over 18 years old
• I am aware that I may be contacted to give further information via phone or email and if I am not contactable this will lead to a delay in receipt of my prescription