Posted by jms600 on July 4, 2011, at 8:32:47
Has anyone ever had any success with beta blockers for fairly severe panic disorder?
I took propanolol for a short period of time years ago for general anxiety. It wasn't a huge success, however, I'm wondering if it may work with panic disorder which I've since developed. I also suffer from GAD, social phobia and unipolar depression.
I'm currently on 225mg of Effexor, 600mg of lithium, and 15mg of Valium on an 'as needed' basis when things get really bad. Been on countless other anti-depressants, anti-psychotics, and anxiolytics - my last being Klonopin which really exacerbated my depression. My doctor won't prescribe MAOIs due to their dietary restrictions and side effects.
I'm looking to take a beta blocker on a daily basis as a preventative, rather than just occasionally on an as needed basis.Any advice greatly appreciated.
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