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A beta blocker question

xtcnation

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Yesterday i was prescribed by my doctor a beta blocker by the name of Propranolol Hydrochloride. I am to take a 40mg tablet daily. This is supposed to help with anxiety issues i have and also to lower blood pressure. Even though my blood pressure has not been proved significantly high (im only 23) i am in a stressfull job, i often get palpitations, discolouring of my hands etc. Maybe this medicine is not for me, who knows.

Anyway i need some advice on how dangerous it is for me to still dabble in recreational drugs. I am going to a festival late july and am really looking forward to taking some mdma. I enjoy smoking the odd spliff every now and then and quite like methoxetamine.

Can anyone tell me how risky it is to take any of the above whilst having a beta blocker in my system? Bear in mind 40mgs is a low dose apparantly.

Would it be safer to stop taking the beta blocker a few days before taking mdma?

Im not looking for anyone to tell me its safe. Im aware there are risks with everything. However i would like some advice from people with knowledge on this subject just in case i would substantially risking my life.

Any advice would be much appreciated :)
 
My husband is on the exact same medication, and 40mg isn't the lowest dose. Considering its anti angina medication, DONT RISK IT. Considering you already have palpatations and high blood pressure, I really dont think MDMA is something you should be taking right now.

Have you ever gone off your meds for a few days? Husband tells me it's quite bad if he takes one tablet a few hours late, let alone skipping it for a few days.
 
Thanks for your response.

Well this will be the first time taking the medication. Its only just been prescribed. I have taken mdma alot in the past with no problem. I understand that i would be taking a risk. Do you think it would be worse to take a drug like mdma whilst the beta blocker is in my system, or without?

I have been prescribed this medication mainly to combat anxiety, my blood pressure is a little high but not dangerously high.
 
I've been prescribed propanolol, atenolol and metoprolol. I've taken amphetamines while on all three of these beta blockers. I'm prescribed adderall, and my doctor that prescribes the beta blockers knows this. I haven't had any issues with mixing the two. I've also taken a number of recreational drugs, smoked pot, done uppers, downers....and I'm ok...but I DO NOT advocate this, as everyone's body is different.
 
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