Caroline42
118 posts
Jan 23, 2010
7:41 AM
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Hi mark,wud a reduction in propanolol frm 240mg aday till 160mg a day slow release cause palpitaitions and severe leg weakness? And if so how long will it take these symptoms to abate? Thanks
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ThePharmacist
503 posts
Jan 29, 2010
8:59 PM
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it can cause those symptoms. Was it from 240 extended release to 160 or 180 mg extended release? The palpatations can cause the weakness. Was the doseage decrease under the supervision of a dr? If so, I would call him and explain what is going on. You may need to alternate the 240 and 180 every other day. This may allowyour system to aclomate better to the change in dose. Best of health, Mark
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Caroline42
136 posts
Jan 30, 2010
1:59 PM
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Hi mark,it was 80mg tablets i was taken 3 times a day,my gp changed them till slow release capsules, then reduced them till 160mg sr once a day without explanation and sent a letter off till my neuro,he said thats wat i shud hav bin taken all along, and no im not bein monitured
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ThePharmacist
510 posts
Jan 30, 2010
10:20 PM
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you need to do a couple of things. first, make sure the pharmacy filled it correctly. We are human but mistakes can happen. Just go to the pharmacy and ask them to double check the oeiganal prescription with what was dispensed. Second, if everything at the pharmacy, call these who wrote the prescription and ask what his reasoning was. Remember, you pay him therefore he works for you. You have all the right in the world to question it. Let him know what you are experiencing and ask if he can change you back or adjust the dose on this one. Let me know how it goes, Best of health, Mark
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Caroline42
145 posts
Feb 05, 2010
3:39 PM
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Hi mark,i checked with the chemist,her computer says propanolol sr capsules,so i dont know why ive been on tablets for all them yrs or why they suddenly decided 2 decrease my dose frm 240mg tabs till 160mg sr,the palpitations Arnt as severe but still hav the leg weakness,i await appt with neuro so i will ask him wat the original script was,ive bin havin lower back pain for a long time but from meds wer changes it has got even worse and has moved in2 right hip,wud that happen because of the lower dose? Thanks
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ThePharmacist
520 posts
Feb 18, 2010
1:25 PM
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usually the decrease in dose would not cause the pain. You may need to get an xray or MRI of the lower back. Sounds like a pick nerve in the lumbar region that could be causing the hip/leg pain. Best of health, Mark
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Caroline42
161 posts
Feb 18, 2010
5:16 PM
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Ok mark,thank you for your help and the info :)
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ThePharmacist
530 posts
Feb 27, 2010
8:45 AM
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no problem. Best of health, Mark
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