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Beta Blockers

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HowVeryDareYou2 Thu 28-Dec-23 21:26:20

Janet21 I took those, many years ago, for anxiety. They made me quite drowsy. I take Bisoprolol to slow down a fast heart rate now (following a stroke).

Apparently, some snooker players used to take Propranolol before a match (to stop their hands from shaking), in the 1980s

Blossoming Thu 28-Dec-23 20:39:43

I take a beta blocker to treat high blood pressure, sorry I can’t help. I can understand your anxiety about taking something new, I would speak to your pharmacist or doctor.

Janet21 Thu 28-Dec-23 18:25:06

My doctor today has prescribed propranolol 10 mg 3 times a day for anxiety
Does anyone take these for anxiety do you have side effects I worry terrible about new meds