Propranolol (Hemangeol)

Yes, you can get a prescription for propranolol online after a video consultation with a licensed psychiatry provider, if the provider decides that medication is an appropriate treatment for you. Simply sign up for Talkspace Psychiatry then you’ll be matched with a psychiatry provider licensed in your state. You’ll be able to schedule a video appointment with your provider usually within two weeks, often sooner. At your video appointment your psychiatry provider will ask questions about your symptoms and health history, and you can share your questions about medication and anything else. If your provider writes you a prescription for propranolol they will send it to a local pharmacy of your choice and you will pick up and pay for the medication at the pharmacy. You will have follow-up appointments with your provider every three months for ongoing medication management, to make sure propranolol is working for you and address any mental health needs.

No. propranolol is a prescription medication, so you cannot purchase it over-the-counter. You will need to have propranolol prescribed to you by a licensed provider who is able to prescribe medications, like a doctor or nurse practitioner. You can get a prescription for propranolol online through Talkspace after a video consultation with a licensed psychiatry provider, if the provider decides that propranolol is an appropriate treatment for you. 

Common side effects of propranolol can include dizziness, fatigue, diarrhea, constipation, and others listed on your medication information. These side effects are generally mild and should not get worse. If they do, make sure to contact your doctor right away. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience difficulty breathing, facial swelling, skin irritation, irregular heartbeat, weight gain, or a feeling of faintness. It’s important to take propranolol exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. 

Yes, you can get a propranolol prescription or refill from Talkspace, after a video consultation with one of our licensed psychiatry providers (assuming the provider determines that it is an appropriate treatment for you). Simply sign up for Talkspace Psychiatry then you’ll be matched with a psychiatry provider licensed in your state. At your video appointment your psychiatry provider will ask questions about your symptoms and health history. If you are already taking propranolol and simply want to continue with a renewal of your prescription or refill, your Talkspace provider can continue your prescription if they determine it is medically appropriate. You will have follow-up appointments with your provider every three months for ongoing medication management, to make sure propranolol is working for you and address any mental health needs.

Propranolol works by relaxing blood vessels to reduce heart rate and blood pressure; the medicine helps alleviate physical symptoms related to anxiety and panic attacks.

Propranolol works best for anxiety symptoms that are primarily physical – it won’t help with mental anxiety symptoms. It is also more suited to short-term anxiety situations like performance-related or social anxiety. It likely won’t be prescribed for long-term anxiety like general anxiety disorder.

Propranolol typically starts to work in a few hours for anxiety symptoms. However, there are two types of propranolol that release at different paces in the body. In the case of a propranolol prescription for anxiety, standard-release or immediate-acting propranolol releases the medication in your body quickly after the first dose, helping relieve anxiety symptoms like racing heart and trembling hands. How quickly it works may vary from person to person, but your psychiatric clinician can help you figure out when to take it in various scenarios.

Talkspace is in-network with most major health insurance plans, which means that when you have a video appointment with a Talkspace psychiatric provider to receive a propranolol prescription or refill, Talkspace will bill your insurance plan directly for your online prescription appointment and you will only have to pay a copay (typically around $15, though many covered members pay $0). You will pay for the propranolol medication itself when you pick it up from a pharmacy of your choice, and you can have the pharmacy bill your insurance plan for the medication.

The price you pay for propranolol will depend on whether or not you’re paying with insurance and what your insurance copay is. The prices of prescription medications sometimes vary a lot by pharmacy, so to get the best price for propranolol you might want to look at websites like GoodRx and CostPlusDrugs. You should also contact your insurance company to find out the most affordable way to get your prescription for propranolol. Some insurance companies charge less when you fill your prescriptions through their mail-order pharmacies.

Depending on your mental health condition and the treatment plan prescribed by your provider, propranolol is taken in different forms, dosages, and frequencies. Propranolol comes in immediate-acting pill form, liquid, or long-acting capsule. Make sure to swallow pills whole and avoid crushing or chewing them. If you’re using propranolol to manage anxiety symptoms, it’s most common to take the medication ahead of an anxiety-inducing event. Seek medical advice from your healthcare provider before starting any prescription medication to understand common side effects, correct dosage instructions, and potential drug interactions.

There are several different medications your psychiatrist may prescribe for anxiety.

Other medications for anxiety include:

• Paxil
• Escitalopram
• Fluoxetine
• Buspar (buspirone)
• Zoloft (sertraline)
• Lexapro (escitalopram)

Propranolol is a type of medication called a “beta blocker” that is most often prescribed to treat high blood pressure, but can also be prescribed to treat physical anxiety symptoms like sweating, shaking, dizziness, nausea, and increased heart rate. It works by slowing down your heart rate and helping blood flow through the body. Propranolol is usually prescribed as a short-term or occasional treatment for performance anxiety or social anxiety, rather than as an ongoing treatment.