Posted by yxibow on January 27, 2007, at 13:53:27
In reply to Propranolol for Generalized Anxiety Disorder, posted by UgottaHaveHope on January 27, 2007, at 13:33:24
> Does anyone take this med for GAD? I've heard it may be effective. How long does it take to feel it? Someone said the same day. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Michael
Try the same hour. Its a beta blocker. It blocks your peripheral nervous system, lowers your heart rate, but doesn't actually get to the "core" of things like Xanax or Valium which attach to neurotransmitters (specifically GABA).
It also doesn't carry the habituation although over a long time one could theoretically become used to a beta blocker too I suppose, but mainly if you take it over time you have to stop it over a little bit of time to avoid rebound pulse and blood pressure anomalies.
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