Posted by djmmm on December 15, 2002, at 14:02:18
In reply to Re: Inderal » djmmm, posted by hildi on December 14, 2002, at 17:03:24
I still take Inderal, 40mg (slow-release), about everyday...I can't say enough good things about MY experience with this beta-blocker. It has been an integral part in my recovery from social phobia.
Luckily, I do have the experience of taking both Klonopin and Xanax, in the past, so I can compare them...as far as the physical effects of anxiety, I think beta-blockers are far superior. Inderal prevents me from blushing, my heart from racing, tremors, and sweating.
The Benzo's were not nearly as effective (for me) but generally, they are better for the psychological aspects of anxiety. I never liked the feeling of being on Klonopin or xanax, I felt slow, tired, and they didn't help with the physical symptoms of anxiety (except the tremors)
As far as replacing a benzo? I think it depends on the type of anxiety you suffer from, like I said, Inderal has worked wonders for my social anxiety, but only because a lot on my anxiety was based on physical things (blushing, etc) I doubt that beta-blockers would be effective for a generalized anxiety disorder, they may have some use for panic attacks.
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