Posted by ed_uk2010 on December 20, 2013, at 15:18:14
In reply to Re: Smoking cessation ('cold turkey') » ed_uk2010, posted by SLS on December 18, 2013, at 14:45:09
>Would a beta-blocker be of any use here?
To be honest, I suspect not. Beta blockers do not reduce reflux, nor is there evidence that they reduce the gastro-intestinal symptoms of anxiety. The somatic symptoms best relived by propranolol are cardiac symptoms (racing heart, palpitations etc) and tremor (but not muscle tension). Cardioselective beta blockers such as metoprolol and atenolol may relieve cardiac symptoms but not tremor.
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