Propranolol for stage fright dosage
Common Questions and Answers about Propranolol for stage fright dosage
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Propranalol is an extremely good beta-blocker to take for stage fright, although 10mg is a very low dose. I take 40mg x 2 times a day to my general anxiety and find it helps a great deal. Maybe, under doctors supervision, you could try a higher dose but with your angioplasty please consult your doctor befor doing so, as they do lower blood pressure and slow the heart.
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.
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.
I agree with the above reply, with the exception of the info that propanolol needs to be taken daily. Beta blockers like Inderal are often prescribed "as needed" to combat stage fright, presentation anxiety. They're usually prescribed to be taken within a certain time frame (usually an hour or so) before the anxiety causing event.
I do agree that taking both medications isn't necessary, and could exacerbate symptoms of drowsiness, dizziness, etc.
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?
Propanolol isn't addictive. It's a beta blocker, prescribed for hypertension, and heart related symptoms (ie palpitations), and it's often used on an as needed basis for people with stage fright, or fear of giving public demonstrations, etc.
It can be effective for anxiety, and is frequently prescribed for anxiety. How did your doc instruct you to take it? Daily? Or as needed? One of the biggest concerns is a drop in blood pressure.
i have been put on beta blockers propranolol 40 mg three times a day for benign ventricular ectopic beats and anxiety. im just not sure what times i should take them. how many hours do i need to wait to take another.
I dont cope too well with fright (as these scare the life out of me) and have had many nervous breakdowns because of the fright they give me. I was put on Propranolol for the palps and started anti depressants when i was 21. Ive managed to come off all of these and really dont want to go back. The palps im getting now are accompanied by lightheadedness and a feeling that my blood is rushing from my body. I dont black out or anything, but feel like i could.
You are absolutely right about the propranolol helping with the physical symptoms and if you only have the physical symptoms, then sometimes a doctor will prescribe it alone. Reason being that if the physical symptoms go away, then the anxiety does too. (Propranolol is prescribed for people who have essential tremor. Some times these people who have the tremor become anxious because of it. Once the tremor is gone, generally by taking the beta blocker, then the anxiety goes too.
To find a well informed answer to your query about the Sertraline-Propranolol combination, you need to look for information/evidence according to the hierarchy. A systematic review (a review of a number of studies exploring the same issue) is considered the best as far as strength of evidence is concerned. Clinicians' experience, case reports and non-journal articles are lower level sources of evidence.
Okay.. Thanks
And no I have non of those , she told me to have them for my head pains (which have sort of disappeared regardless) and my anxiety..I've not had them yet.. Just worried to.. But I've been told of so many times by the doctors..
If it is necessary to discontinue propranolol, its dosage should be reduced gradually over several weeks. Talk to your doctor about this for proper management. Take care and regards.
4 days ago pcp changed my beta blocker from propranolol 40mg twice daily to metprolol er 25mg daily d/t low pulse in 40s- 50s. Been on propranolol for 22yrs for PVCS. She had me just stop propranolol and start metoprolol, been experiencing shakiness, occassional pvcs, headache, nausea, pulse still 45 - low 60s at rest and with exertion 70-90. Should she have tapered propranolol or will the metoprolol block the more serious withdrawal symptoms ie: HTN, chest pain ect.
Yeah, Propanolol has a chance of helping you. Not sure whether suggesting to the doctor what to try is the right approach, but you could always ask if you're a good candidate for it (assuming you've been checked out properly, diagnosed properly -- which often means an MRI and a long discussion of history, habits, possible triggers).
if i stop propranolol my desease get worse,is there any other medicine to take for hand tremor or should i consult a docter soon. is this becourese or propranolol. please be kind enough to answer my question .
Hello. I recently started taking atenolol for stage fright, 50 to 100 mg once to twice a week. it worked great! until after several weeks i started getting a sensation of irregular heart beats. i have been off of it now for 2 weeks and i still get a skipped heart beat sensation followed by a very forceful heart beat. i checked my pulse and there is a long (couple of seconds?) pause in the heart beats when i get that feeling.
This was following the doubling of my propranolol dosage, however not as an immediate effect. I was not aware this could be an issue so, I was not hypervigilent to monitor - the blood work was done maybe 12-24 months following the dosage increase.
Sure wish I had been aware of this danger- I would have made sure to have my levels monitored more frequently AND requested a change in medication- now I am left dealing an avoidable health situation.
I have been on 10 mg of propranolol 2x a day for 3 months for (POTS) Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia and I have a anxiety disorder that has been totally out of control again. My doctor wants me to go on 10mg lexapro I am very afraid of medication and was wondering whats the best time to take this medication morning or night and can you take these two together.
I have had the feeling of nausea (without actually vomitting) for two months now -- also stomach pains especially in the morning and when I have not eaten. It gets much more worse under slight pressure (lecturer office hours, while teaching infront of many students, while presenting).. I have to say that I haven't had that before, I have no fright of stage and I have given lectures infront of big audiences for years now without this problem.
sometimes Tenex is also used in conjunction with stimulants to help control ADHD symptoms....first I have heard of inderal (brand name for propranolol) being used but makes sense...Always to remember to ask your doctor any questions about your meds and health care...the only stupid questions are the ones not asked....Also beta blockers are also given to help control migraines to regulate fluxs in BP...not because too high but slight changes can trigger migraines...
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