Posted by Cam W. on May 26, 2000, at 7:06:47
In reply to Re: CAM!!! What's Propranolol, posted by Orin on May 26, 2000, at 0:00:45
Orin - At a 60mg to 80mg daily dose there is little risk cognitive impairment or decreased heart rate. I have never seen a depressive relapse, just the opposite. In theory it can happen, but again, I believe the doses to be too low for it to be a trigger. I have found that atenolol does not work near as well for mood stabilization or migraines. Propranolol is a very safe drug (safer than MAOIs, lithium or even clozapine) when taken in lower doses (ie not overdosing on). Doses for hypertension are 120mg to 160mg daily. When augmenting something like lithium at bedtime, I have seen 20mg of propranolol in the morning work like a charm.Sincerely - Cam
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