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Posted by celextolex on April 7, 2004, at 20:14:17
I know I've posted about this before, but am I the only one that uses Propranolol (beta blocker)? It's not meant for depression, but it does wonders for anxiety and panic. I wonder if it's conflicting with anything else I'm taking. My doc doesn't seem to know much about it and seemed surprised that it works (I got the prescription from a different doctor).
Posted by HappyGirl on April 7, 2004, at 20:53:01
In reply to Do you use Propranolol?, posted by celextolex on April 7, 2004, at 20:14:17
Hi:
In my knowledge, this med.,Propranolol(beta blocker) is used for many different reasons, such as your case, 'Anxiety and panic,' for this reason, this med. might be better than official med., Anxiety med. 'Buspar.'
However, one MAIN thing you need to concern is this med., Propranolol can NOT be used with Lithium, because it makes terrible dizziness due to 'low blood pressure' effect.
H.G.
Posted by Civ on April 7, 2004, at 21:30:33
In reply to Do you use Propranolol?, posted by celextolex on April 7, 2004, at 20:14:17
My understanding is that beta blockers only help "performance anxiety." In other words, if you start shaking and sweating before a stressful event, the beta blocker will cover you. Is this why you're on them or do you suffer from GAD?
Posted by crazychickuk on April 8, 2004, at 5:49:08
In reply to Re: Do you use Propranolol?, posted by Civ on April 7, 2004, at 21:30:33
Proponol helps with all symptoms of anxiety/panick does not help with depression if anything it has cns depressive affect.... but if you are happy with the results then stick with it... but get another med for your depression and you will flying..
Best of luck to you
Posted by terrics on April 8, 2004, at 10:24:39
In reply to Re: Do you use Propranolol?, posted by HappyGirl on April 7, 2004, at 20:53:01
I take lithium and propranolol. In my case I take it for the tremors the lithium causes. It is a good anti-anxiety med too. I was able to cut out one dose of klonopin since I have been on it. My blood pressure is fine. They say one has to be careful if on proventil or just asthmatic because it can cause a bronchospasm. I am on proventil with no ill effects. terrics
Posted by celextolex on April 8, 2004, at 14:01:16
In reply to Re: Do you use Propranolol?, posted by Civ on April 7, 2004, at 21:30:33
> My understanding is that beta blockers only help "performance anxiety." In other words, if you start shaking and sweating before a stressful event, the beta blocker will cover you. Is this why you're on them or do you suffer from GAD?
I suffer from GAD and anxiety/depression. It helps the GAD on the really bad days. Sort of makes me a zombie, but it's better than GAD. I take Lexapro and Ativan for other problems.
Posted by CareBear04 on April 9, 2004, at 12:01:53
In reply to Re: Do you use Propranolol? ?Civ, posted by celextolex on April 8, 2004, at 14:01:16
celextolex, what dose of propranolol do you take? i take propranolol to counteract the lithium tremors i get. i take 10mg three times a day, and i don't get any antianxiety effect. i still have to take xanax four times a day. i would love it if i could cut back on the xanax. so please let me know what dose you take!
Posted by celextolex on April 9, 2004, at 12:48:53
In reply to Re: Do you use Propranolol? » celextolex, posted by CareBear04 on April 9, 2004, at 12:01:53
> celextolex, what dose of propranolol do you take? i take propranolol to counteract the lithium tremors i get. i take 10mg three times a day, and i don't get any antianxiety effect. i still have to take xanax four times a day. i would love it if i could cut back on the xanax. so please let me know what dose you take!
Hmmm. I only take 10 mg, and it will last me several hours and only take it as needed. I also take Ativan, but when I take propranolol, I don't need the Ativan. Strange. I guess that stuff affects everyone differently. When I take 10 mg of P, I still have a littel anxiety, but it gets rid of the physical manifestations like the severe pain and and weight in/on my chest, nausea and the butterflies in my stomach, which in themselves snowball my anxiety so, in the end, my anxiety is less. Sorry if that's not helpful to you.
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