Posted by SLS on March 9, 2005, at 6:57:48
In reply to Re: Fear of public speaking: best anti-anxiety dr, posted by gromit on March 9, 2005, at 0:51:47
Hi Rick.
> > Yep, Inderol (propranalol) is a beta blocker, and it will stop precisely those symptoms. It won't do a thing to stop any of your thinking anxiety, but it will stop your physical symptoms. I've been told that some surgeons will take it before surgery, to help keep their hands from shaking.
> It stops the sweating, really? This is a big problem for me, if I go to the bank and there is any kind of line I won't go in. It doesn't help that my meds make me sweat even more.
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> Can beta blockers increase depression? I have a relative who claims after one dose she was at the hospital suicidal but she lies so much I'm not sure what to believe.I have seen some debate on this issue. I have never taken Inderal to be able to provide personal experience. However, I believe that Inderal can produce depression in vulnerable individuals. It seems to be quite infrequent, though, even among depressives. You won't know unless you try it.
- Scott
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