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Posted by joe f on July 1, 2015, at 17:33:51
do beta blockers often help with anxiety...been prescribed bystolic for bp hoping to get some anti anxiety effects from it
Posted by linkadge on July 1, 2015, at 18:01:22
In reply to beta blockers, posted by joe f on July 1, 2015, at 17:33:51
I find yes.
Linkadge
Posted by SLS on July 1, 2015, at 21:11:58
In reply to Re: beta blockers, posted by linkadge on July 1, 2015, at 18:01:22
> I find yes.
>
> LinkadgeWhich beta-blockers are best for anxiety?
- Scott
Posted by linkadge on July 2, 2015, at 7:02:01
In reply to Re: beta blockers » linkadge, posted by SLS on July 1, 2015, at 21:11:58
I've only used atenolol and propranolol.
Linkadge
Posted by SLS on July 2, 2015, at 8:02:53
In reply to Re: beta blockers, posted by linkadge on July 2, 2015, at 7:02:01
> I've only used atenolol and propranolol.
>
> Linkadge
I have read that atenolol is effective against anxiety. Interestingly, unlike other BBs, it does not cross the blood-brain barrier. Perhaps its reducing sympathetic flow also reduces sensory feedback. Do you know anything about this?
- Scott
Posted by linkadge on July 2, 2015, at 9:56:09
In reply to Re: beta blockers » linkadge, posted by SLS on July 2, 2015, at 8:02:53
I have heard that atenolol is "cardioselective". I question this, since it is quite effective for me, in terms of sensory overload.
I have used it for cardiac specific anxiety (racing heart) but it seems to be able to also reduce hyper-vigilance (difficulty switching into sleep mode at nighttime).
Linkadge
Posted by bleauberry on July 6, 2015, at 9:40:14
In reply to beta blockers, posted by joe f on July 1, 2015, at 17:33:51
sometimes used for stage fright...
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