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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
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.
Posted by med_empowered on January 27, 2007, at 14:06:13
In reply to Re: Propranolol for Generalized Anxiety Disorder, posted by yxibow on January 27, 2007, at 13:53:27
used as-needed, it can sometimes be helpful. Its good for stage fright--the performer is still nervous, but their nervousness doesn't impact their movements as much (for example...musicians). It can help with neuroleptic-induced akathisia, and used w/ benzos it can produce good results but...overall, propranolol isn't good for anxiety, especially long-term. Over long-term use you run the risk of depression, hair loss, and some other side effects, and it doesn't actually fix the anxiety so..at best, its an add-on, for as-needed use.
Posted by Phillipa on January 27, 2007, at 14:30:43
In reply to not a good idea..., posted by med_empowered on January 27, 2007, at 14:06:13
Also when you excercise pulse doesn't go up no matter how hard you excercise someone told me this is dangerous any truth in that? Good for presentations short acting. Love Phillipa
Posted by yxibow on January 27, 2007, at 14:38:18
In reply to Re: not a good idea..., posted by Phillipa on January 27, 2007, at 14:30:43
> Also when you excercise pulse doesn't go up no matter how hard you excercise someone told me this is dangerous any truth in that? Good for presentations short acting. Love Phillipa
Makes it more difficult because the beta blocker is keeping your pulse in check but I wouldn't say "no matter how hard". Depends on the type of beta blocker and dose. You may feel a bit faint too, also, depending on the dose.
Posted by valene on January 27, 2007, at 19:05:41
In reply to Re: not a good idea... » Phillipa, posted by yxibow on January 27, 2007, at 14:38:18
> > Also when you excercise pulse doesn't go up no matter how hard you excercise someone told me this is dangerous any truth in that? Good for presentations short acting. Love Phillipa
>
> Makes it more difficult because the beta blocker is keeping your pulse in check but I wouldn't say "no matter how hard". Depends on the type of beta blocker and dose. You may feel a bit faint too, also, depending on the dose.I take a "baby" dose of Atenolol, another beta blocker for my heart and when I do aerobics "The Firm" my pulse does go up! I only take .25mg. at bedtime though. In the morning I take verapamil 250 SR due to having had supraventricular tachycardia. I find that the calcium channel blocker does help with the benzo I take. I've taken this combo for many years now with success.
Val
Posted by UgottaHaveHope on January 28, 2007, at 1:25:46
In reply to Re: not a good idea... » Phillipa, posted by yxibow on January 27, 2007, at 14:38:18
Med, do you think it would be good combined with Klonopin to use on an "as needed basis"? Thanks, Michael
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