Propranolol for stage fright
Common Questions and Answers about Propranolol for stage fright
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about 20 years ago while performing in Denver..I had my 1st bout of stage fright..heart racing...shortness`of breath..hardly enough air to complete a sentence...it was so dibilitating..I became fear full everytime I had to hit the stage..I know I shouldn't focus on it..but I do..it'll start early in the day..last time in Vegas..I was almost in tears in the middle of the day...I've been turning down opportunities due to the fear...I've medicated myself with tequilla..and it helps..
I haven't taken time to research my Q on this board, so I'm sorry if it's redundant.
In the hcv community headache is a common sx and can border on migraine.
In researching beta blockers (stage fright) came across propranalol and now notice it is used to treat migraines. Anyone here use it?
Of interest, propranolol is one of the banned substances in the Olympics, presumably for its use in controlling stage fright and tremors....Propranolol is currently being investigated as a potential treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. Thanks for your questions. If you have any other questions or comments you are welcome to respond.
hmmmm interesting tidbit, this med is banned by the Olympics as it helps control
ask ur doctor about a surgery that gets rid of the excessive sweating from anxiety. its called ETS (endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy.
It's actually Propranolol that treats stage fright and performance anxiety, which is a b2, not a b1 blocker. Just some thoughts.
I was prescribed propranolol (beta blocker) at one time to help with anxiety. It is often used by musicians and actors to curb stage fright. It has something to do with adrenaline receptors, and apart from lowering blood pressure I think it curbs the effects of adrenaline, which is what causes tremor in anxiety.
Unfortunatly I have been taken off that as my GP did not like it as a long term solution to anxiety and now I am on lorazepam instead, and no that doesn't stop the tremors.
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