Posted by SandyWeb on January 27, 2004, at 20:23:53
In reply to Re: Inderal, posted by delna on January 27, 2004, at 20:17:22
Hi all,
I take Inderal LA 80mg twice per day. It actually helps with the PHYSICAL symptoms of anxiety, but does nothing for the PSYCHOLOGICAL symptoms. It keeps my blood pressure and heart rate at an even keel. And it also prevents blushing, stammering, dry mouth, fainting, etc. It prevents the adrenaline rush from entering the heart, and everything stays at a "feel safe" level.
But that doesn't help with the FEAR when you have to give a speech. BUT....if you're not stammering or blushing.....that in turn helps you to feel in control.
You may want to ask for the Inderal LA version. It does cross the blood/brain barrier, so it could make you depressed. But if it doesn't make you depressed (like me!), then I would suggest that you ask your doctor to put you on it for maintainence....not just as needed.
Good luck!
Sandy
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