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Propranolol for Anxiety: Anyone Tried It?

slothtastic36

756d

Has anyone else taken propranolol for anxiety? I currently take Effexor daily, but my psychiatrist just prescribed propranolol that I can add on as needed when the physical sensations of anxiety get really bad. I want to see if it helps, but am also scared I might become too reliant. Has anyone else tried it? Thoughts/experiences?

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    • Momotea

      747d

      I take it because I faint when I get anxious

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    • Momotea

      747d

      I take it because I faint when I get anxious

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    • mor

      747d

      Iam on 10mg of propranolol

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    • Chuvy21

      754d

      Hey can you tell me what the physical sensations are like? I think I get them when I’m on 🍃

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      • slothtastic36

        751d

        @Chuvy21 of course it differs for everyone, but for me the most bothersome is chest tightness, shortness of breath, headaches, and crying a lot

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    • Cat_Mom

      754d

      I took it for a little while and definitely helped with keeping my heart from racing and having shortness of breath, heart palpitations, ect.

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    • Lbags

      755d

      Yes my cardiologist gave it too me for when my anxiety is very high,

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      • slothtastic36

        755d

        @Lbags do you find it helpful?

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        • Lbags

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          @slothtastic36 never tried it, I was scared too take it

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    • MidnightDay

      756d

      I take it as needed it really helps you not to get all worked up it works best if you take it before something that you know triggers your anxiety and also can help calm it down too

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      • slothtastic36

        756d

        @MidnightDay thanks for sharing! that’s kind of what i was hoping to hear, i just don’t want to become too reliant on it so that’s my main concern!

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