[lmg103]

i went to my T this morning for the first time, so shes still getting to know me and stuff. but she prescribed me propranolol (beta blocker) for anxiety before tests and different things that i would be anxious at...has anyone ever tried this? she said it really helps...but i was just curious if anyone else has ever heard of this. thanks

[Liberada]

I googled propranolol for anxiety and got quite a bit of information! I was surprised! I've taken atenelol, a beta blocker, for years for migraines (can't much tell it works as I still have them quite often). It came up with the propranolol information. I never knew. lol ...learn something new everyday! Thank you for asking the question!

http://anxietyhelp.org/treatment/med...n/inderal.html

http://www.anxieties.com/med-intro.php

http://www.healthyplace.com/COMMUNIT...eds/intro1.htm

And a forum conversation here from 2003
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20030907/msgs/258317.html

IGoogle. LOL

[lmg103]

Originally Posted by Liberada

I googled propranolol for anxiety and got quite a bit of information! I was surprised! I've taken atenelol, a beta blocker, for years for migraines (can't much tell it works as I still have them quite often). It came up with the propranolol information. I never knew. lol ...learn something new everyday! Thank you for asking the question!

http://anxietyhelp.org/treatment/med...n/inderal.html

http://www.anxieties.com/med-intro.php

http://www.healthyplace.com/COMMUNIT...eds/intro1.htm

And a forum conversation here from 2003
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20030907/msgs/258317.html

IGoogle. LOL

Thanks so much!! that all helped...i searched on google but didnt really find much haha. so thanks

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A lot of musicians use beta blockers before a performance to minimize the symptoms of their performance anxiety. The examiner mentioned it to me, after I'd finshed playing an exam at the conservatory because my hands were shaking so badly from nerves.

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[thunderbear]

I was on propanlol and I did'nt like the way it made me feel. I know some people who was on it and it worked really well with them. I guess it depends on the person really

[Greenleaves]

I'm taking propranolol as needed for anxiety. I really like it, it really helps with the physical symptoms of anxiety. When I get anxious my blood pressure gets high and my heart beats fast. I also sweat and tremor.

I've measured my heart rate and blood pressure when I'm anxious and after I take a propranolol and there is a major difference.

I used to take it to lessen my PTSD symptoms and it worked well, but after awhile it stopped being effective so p-doc switched me to Clonidine and it also helps.

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/m..._/ai_n29321348