The giving up/cutting down alcohol support thread!

mollypolly

:happylove Morning All,

Well done YM:rotfl: :rotfl:
Happy weekiversary for today Jo.Hope you are OK.:T
Happy twoyeariversary for no smoking Lurky:T

Winebox....Dont think I like being 'Grande Dame'. It sounds really old!!!!

Well done everyone else.
Have a good day
Love Mollypollyxxxx:happylove

yellowmonkey

Oh I forgot to say happy weekversary to Jo. Well done :T

ym

shopaholictiedtheknot

Morning!

Bit hungova today I am afraid:o I had a fab night with my friends but wasn't a late one, had probably bottle and a half of white, back on the wagon today though :j

:T :T :T congratulations Jo, keep up the good work!!
:T :T :T same to you Lurky re the smoking!!

Hi YM, keep strong!

Molly and winebox you seem like spring chickens to me, age is but a number

Hi everyone else hope you are doing ok?

jo1972

Gotta be quick, doing housework

I can't believe I've done a week :D

Shoppy, hope you feel better later

YM, good luck for later

xx

rach!_3

hi
i posted on a thread like this a while back about my partner,
he went to docs this morning as it has ended up where we were arguing big about it,
he was prescribed half beta-prograne capsules, has anyone else used these? and did they work for you/?
thanks
rach xx

jo1972

Hi Rach and welcome

I'm a little concerned about your partner's medication, did the doc explain why he prescribed beta-prograne? These are beta-blockers and are normally used for Angina or heart problems. They mustn't be used for someone that could have liver problems (not presuming your partner does, but your doc should take this into consideration). I've never heard of anyone being prescribed beta-blockers for a drinking problem before?? Might do well to get a second opinion.

If anyone knows better than I do, please correct me and set Rach's mind at rest

jo1972

YM, where are yooooooouuu!!? :rotfl:

Bismarck

A quickie....from netdoctor...

"How does it work?

Beta-prograne and Half Beta-prograne sustained release capsules contain the active ingredient propranolol hydrochloride, which is a type of medicine called a beta-blocker. (NB. Propranolol is also available without a brand name, ie as the generic medicine.) Beta-blockers work by blocking beta receptors that are found in various parts of the body. Blocking beta receptors prevents the action of two chemicals, called noradrenaline and adrenaline, which are produced naturally by the body. These are often referred to as the 'fight or flight' chemicals, because they are responsible for the body's reaction to stressful situations.

Beta receptors are found in the heart. When they are blocked by propranolol the heart is made to beat more slowly and with less force. This reduces the pressure at which the blood is pumped out of the heart and around the body. This in turn reduces blood pressure, which means that propranolol can be used to treat high blood pressure. It also reduces the energy used by the heart to pump blood around the body, and so reduces the heart's need for oxygen, which means it can also be used in the management of angina.

Angina is chest pain that occurs because the heart does not get enough oxygen to meet demand, such as when doing exercise. Propranolol reduces the workload of the heart and so decreases its demand for oxygen. This helps to prevent attacks of angina.

In addition to these heart related uses, propranolol can also be used to control symptoms that are associated with anxiety or an overactive thyroid gland (thyrotoxicosis), such as a racing pulse, sweating and tremor. This is because it blocks the effects of adrenaline.

Propranolol is also used to prevent migraine, although it is not fully understood how propranolol works in this area.

Beta-prograne and Half Beta-prograne are long-acting forms of propranolol. This means they only need to be taken once a day.

What is it used for?

• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Angina pectoris
• Anxiety
• Tremor without underlying cause (essential tremor)
• Management of thyrotoxicosis and thyrotoxic crisis (with other medicines)
• Preventing bleeding from varicose veins in the foodpipe (oesophageal varices) that occur due to high blood pressure in the vein taking bood from the gut to the liver (portal hypertension) - usually a result of liver cirrhosis
• Prevention of migraines

Warning!

• You should not stop taking this medicine suddenly, particularly if you have ischaemic heart disease (inadequate flow of blood to the heart, eg angina). When treatment with this medicine is stopped it should be done gradually, usually over one to two weeks, following the instructions given by your doctor.
• This medicine may occasionally cause fatigue and dizziness. You should take care when performing potentially hazardous activites, such as driving or operating machinery, until you know how this medicine affects you and are sure you can perform such activities safely.
• This medicine may mask the symptoms of low blood sugar such as increased heart rate, tremor and nausea. People with diabetes should carefully monitor their blood sugar.

Use with caution in

• Elderly people
• Decreased kidney function
• Decreased liver function
• Diabetes
• Heart failure
• Slowed conduction of electrical messages between the chambers of the heart (1st degree heart block)
• High pressure in the vein taking blood from the gut to the liver (portal hypertension)
• Liver cirrhosis
• Conditions involving poor blood circulation in the arteries of the extremities, eg Raynaud's disease
• Psoriasis
• History of severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)

Not to be used in

• History of asthma
• History of breathing difficulties due to a narrowing of the airways (bronchospasm)
• A problem common in the elderly, related to poor control of the working of the heart (sick sinus syndrome)
• Failure of the heart to maintain adequate circulation of blood (cardiogenic shock)
• A severe form of angina pectoris, not caused by exertion (Prinzmetal's angina)
• Uncontrolled heart failure
• Serious defect in the heart's electrical message pathways resulting in decreased function of the heart (2nd or 3rd degree heart block)
• Slow heart rate (bradycardia)
• Low blood pressure (hypotension)
• Conditions involving severe disturbance of blood circulation in the arteries of the extremities
• Increased acid levels in the blood (metabolic acidosis)
• Prolonged fasting
• Untreated tumour of the adrenal gland (phaeochromocytoma)"

as Jo said...I'd personally like confirmation as to why the medication has been prescribed ...sorry I can't be of more help...take care

mollypolly

Have you done it JO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

jo1972

mollypolly wrote: »

Have you done it JO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Are you talking about my whole weeks abstinence!!! Yes I have, day 8 is almost over too :D :beer:

*really hoping that Molly's not talking about whether I've done the decorating or the housework I'd promised to do this week :whistle:*

Saw the counsellor today and he said his work is done and has discharged me :T :T :T he was so proud Just gotta see the psyco woman for another month or two now