Posted by Franz on April 17, 2007, at 19:28:42
In reply to Re: Inderal(Propranolol) - Good for Anxiety???, posted by Ed O`Flaherty on September 9, 2003, at 11:26:11
> Some people find Inderal (propranolol) to be quite good for physical symptoms of anxiety such as palpitations.It is not a benzodiazepine (unlike e.g.Valium).It is a beta-blocker and as a result it is not suitable for asthmatics.It appears to be quite safe to stay on it long-term,although it increases cholesterol marginally.
There are some risks it seems:
While once first-line treatment for hypertension, the role for beta-blockers was downgraded in June 2006 in the United Kingdom to fourth-line as they perform less well than other drugs, particularly in the elderly, and evidence is increasing that the most frequently used beta-blockers at usual doses carry an unacceptable risk of provoking type 2 diabetes.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propranolol
I hope not in low doses. I take it from time to time and it works, plus it is ceap and not classiffied as a psychotropic. But cardiologist do not recommned to start using it if you don´t need it.
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