Posted by Racer on January 16, 2005, at 14:29:32
In reply to Re: Inderal (propranolol hydrochloride) for anxiety?? » Impermanence, posted by ed_uk on January 15, 2005, at 14:53:24
I was taking 10mg BID for anxiety, and it was an absolute wonder drug for me! Stopped it because of amotivation and lethargy, but while I was on it it was great.
My anxiety tends to be the physical sort, not mental. I don't get caught up in ruts of thinking of scary things, and usually don't even recognize how tense I am until something happens to make me aware of it. Yes, the propranalol is mostly going to target physical symptoms, not mental or emotional, but it was great for me.
I don't know why you'd think of taking 80mg, though. And I strongly urge you NOT to take it until you talk to your doctor. Aside from the anxiolytic properties, it can interact with ADs, slow your heart rate, lower your blood pressure -- and lead to rebound hypertension that can cause strokes. This is not candy, it's a very serious drug. Talk to your doctor before taking it -- or anything else -- and don't think that more is better or that you can choose your own dose. 10mg is about the average dose used for anxiety, and even that requires tapering down when you stop it. 80mg is just asking for much worse trouble than you've got now.
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