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What Causes Chest Pain When Taking Propranolol For Panic Disorder?

Hi . I have been taking propranol for over two years now due to panic disorder. been a week that I feel kinda chest pain which I started to worry about it. I take 2 pills a day total 20mg. am 24 years old . what should I do now ? stop? or what? Thanks
Wed, 4 Mar 2015
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Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.
There are two possibilities in your case.
1. Worsening of anxiety and panic disorder.
2. Cardiac cause (this is less likely at your age of 24 years).
So first get done ecg to rule out cardiac cause.
If ecg is normal then no need to worry much for cardiac cause.
Ypur anxiety and panic disorder is not properly controlled.
So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions.
Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution.
Don't stop drugs. Discuss all your problems with psychiatrist.
Avoid stress and tension. Be relax and calm.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
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What Causes Chest Pain When Taking Propranolol For Panic Disorder?

Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. There are two possibilities in your case. 1. Worsening of anxiety and panic disorder. 2. Cardiac cause (this is less likely at your age of 24 years). So first get done ecg to rule out cardiac cause. If ecg is normal then no need to worry much for cardiac cause. Ypur anxiety and panic disorder is not properly controlled. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. Don t stop drugs. Discuss all your problems with psychiatrist. Avoid stress and tension. Be relax and calm. Don t worry, you will be alright.