Posted by tony p on April 29, 2014, at 1:49:46
In reply to Re: Beta-blocker, propanol » Beckett, posted by phidippus on April 28, 2014, at 16:38:54
I take propranolol 20-40 mg prn. What I find is that although it doesn't reduce my anxiety directly, it seems to break the vicious circle leading to a panic attack -- OMG, I'm shaking & my heart is pounding, so I must be having an anxiety attack, so now I'll feel anxious about my anxiety.... It helps but only in a small way.
Clonidine .1 mg (careful of the name!) is much more powerful and effective but makes me drowsy & muddle-headed. Both can cause low blood pressure if over-used - on 120 mg propranolol XR I was having trouble negotiating stairs due to balance problems.
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