Propranolol for performance anxiety

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Avatar f tn s a beta-blocker mostly used to lower blood pressure but sometimes used for performance anxiety situations like stage fright, exam taking, job interviews etc. He's used it with other patients experiencing ED. I also do take the beta-blocker pindolol which has kept my BP at 125/70 for years. Shrink says very occasional and use of propranolol on top of pindolol should not be a problem but I still have concerns which I will run by my GP.
Avatar n tn Propranolol is best known for its benefit in performance anxiety. If your anxiety disorder does not include performance anxiety as a major component, you may consider weaning off Propranolol, after consulting with your psychiatrist. Sertraline is expected to take care of the anxiety as well as the depression.
Avatar f tn Sometimes doctors will only prescribe the beta blocker (propranolol) or the xanax or lorazepam for just before the performance or public speaking. My guess is that you do so much of it that he feels that you would be better off with it in your system so that if you are in a sticky situation the medication will do the job and help you through. Don't be surprised if at first you feel a little tired or drowsy when you start taking the propranolol, this will go away in a couple of days.
1243620 tn?1274790697 Does anyone take propranolol for anxiety and panic attacks? I've had crippling anxiety for my whole life. Antidepressants increase it to the point where I'm in such a state I almost pass out from hypervenitlating. I've heard propranolol is good for this, and is effective.
Avatar n tn Well, its most common use is for anxiety - which is fairly common for people with ADHD. You can read more about it here - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propranolol What I don't understand is why your doctor didn't explain this to you. Especially if you are prone to anxiety, the not knowing only makes it worse.
Avatar f tn Prior to being pregnant I would take 5-10mg of Propranolol a few times a month for performance anxiety. I have withheld using it so far but it has really hindered me at work. I have a big presentation I need to give this week in front of 150 people and fear getting on stage without taking it. However, I am also nervous about any potential harm to my baby. Can you clarify if it is safe to use propranolol (5mg) infrequently during the remainder of my pregnancy??? thank you very much!!
Avatar n tn Propranolol can cause fatigue, can affect the libido, and has some other side effects but it is generally well tolerated in younger adults. If you are very atheletic, propranolol may affect your performance as an athlete because it slows the heart rate. However, again, it is one of the established treatments for BET and it is useful in most people.
Avatar f tn I know propranolol is used for PTSD...but what should I ask for in the pharmacy and what is the dosage? Are there any serious effect if taken without proper knowledge?
Avatar n tn It is far worse when in a social situation or when doing a task like cutting veggies or writing, not all the time, but sometimes. The typical treatment for this is propranolol (a beta blocker) and if there is anxiety along with it, then clonazepam too. The propranolol will help with the shakes and also anxiety, but if the anxiety is more pronounced and/or with panic attacks then my guess would be that the doctor would prescribe clonazepam with it.
Avatar n tn This medication can be prescribed PRN or as needed for anxiety situations. For anxiety situations like performance anxiety or social anxiety, the dose is usually 10 to 80mg. So, you don't sound to be taking more than you should and if it is prescribed prn, there will be times that you don't take it which is expected. Does it help you?
Avatar f tn So, I started researching it and have found that it is not generally used for someone with generalized anxiety but usually for those that have anxiety in certain situations. I wake up and go to sleep with a lump of anxiety in my chest. I also read that it is not good to use regularly for someone with asthma. Any suggestions or feedback on your experiences with this?
Avatar m tn I am 18 and suffer from performance anxiety, i cant maintain an erection when im with my girlfriend. We've tried many times it just doesnt work cause im nervious. is there any cure or way to maintain an erection for sure? would a penile pump work?
Avatar m tn I used to take a slow-release Propranolol 80 mg every day, which caused severe tiredness and extreme fatigue, to the point that I was not able to think straight and sometimes could not even get out of bed. Apparently, Propranolol also inhibits the ability for you to burn fat, not to mention gastrointestinal issues. Depression is also significantly higher when taking Propranolol.
Avatar m tn I can relate to your performance anxiety myself. I think it is more about the feeling of being judged and the thoughts of those in the audience then it is about your capability. I would not try anyones medicine with or without a performance. Performance is more about your self esteem and belief in your talents then any medicine you can put in your body. Capability and Self Esteem are also 2 different animals when dealing with anxiety.
Avatar f tn Propanolol is given for a variety of reasons to include anxiety, tremors, migraines, high BP, angina and others. It can cause some odd feelings when first starting it. I don't understand this being prescribed to you for your symptoms. The Codamol is a pain reliever, but it soundsa like you needed an antibiotic. I doubt that you would be feeling any effects after two weeks from these two drugs but we never know.
Avatar m tn I have been suffering from some pretty bad performance anxiety. I am dating a girl that I really love and when we first attempted sex, I had a problem getting it up. Ever since then, I have been caught in the terrible cycle where I only think about getting an erection, thus causing me to lose my erection. Medically I am fine. Always erect on my own, as well as with her for foreplay or oral. The only problem is with intercourse - right before condom goes on or insertion I panic and lose it.
Avatar n tn t think this will be enough for my presentation. I talked to my doctor and got a .25mg prescription for Xanax. Does anyone here have experience combining the two? Was it more effective than propanolol alone? How long before my presentation should I take both pills? Thanks in advance.
Avatar m tn I'm on propanolol for anxiety. I have an implant and never have my period, but after 2 days on propanolol I have started my period? Help what do I do, is this bad?
Avatar m tn I am in search of long-term self-help for the following issue: I am prone to occasional bouts of sexual performance anxiety. Usually, it occurs when I'm with someone I really care about for the first time. My mind gets pre-occupied with wanting to be good for her and to give her total satisfaction. Of course, these thoughts start to weigh heavily, and it affects my ability to get an erection.
Avatar m tn t have any effect. I have been told that as long as I have performance anxiety, all the viagra in the world will not help. To over come the problem, my doctor prescribed me Trazodone Hydrochloride 100mg every night. I have to say that after taking Trazodone for a couple of weeks I could have healthy sex with or without viagra. I took Trazodone for a bit more than 3 months and then gradually stopped. for the following 4 months I could also have good sex ONLY when taking viagra.
1032983 tn?1252473676 I am 30 years old. Just married. I used to have sex with my wife before marriage and I used to get full erection and stimulation. I also had good sexual desire. After marriage on honeymoon, I had full erection dad penetrative sex without problems. However after a week of marriage, I had stress due to some reason. On that night I could not perform. I failed to get fully hard. After that night I just lost my confidence.
Avatar m tn I'm a 20 year old male and I've been suffering with performance anxiety for as long as I can remember.Last year I saw a doctor about this and she examined and took blood for me and told me I was healthy and doesn't see anything wrong with me.I'm in a really good relationship right now and we attempted sex quite a few times and it just ends bad.I'm hard when my clothes are on but when I take them off I lose it right before I penetrate.
Avatar m tn Good advice from GR. Also, since you have spontaneous morning elections & no prblm getting hard otherwise, you can be assured you do not have a physical prblm. This sounds like ‘performance anxiety’ which is pretty common & has happened to a lot of us. The wurst thing we can do when this happens is to obsess about it - then, the more we think about it & worry that it’s gonna happen again, the more likely it will!
1049727 tn?1308125093 You need to step back and relax... the more you think about your "problem" which isn't really a problem anywhere else other than in your head, the more erectile difficulties you'll have. Thinking about your problems sometimes just makes them worst... sit back and they begin to lighten up until you understand them better. Also, you just have sexual performance anxiety...