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Doctor give me Atenolol for anxiety.

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anxiety_44550

Has anyone had this beta blocker for anxiety? And what was it like, I'm nervous about taking it.

Thanks.

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  • veronica1410
    veronica1410 anxiety_44550

    Posted

    Hi I was prescribed propranolol for my anxiety but I don't think it's for anxiety they are beta blockers that slow heart beat down xx

  • pauline05267
    pauline05267 anxiety_44550

    Posted

    Why are you nervous about taking it? Have you told your dr?  Have you tried any non drugs treatments for your anxiety? Yoga, meditation, mindfulness, breathing exercises, cbt are all very good ways to deal with anxiety. There are lots of online tapes on relaxation too , free online. I am sorry you are feeling anxious it is a horrible feeling. I find distraction, listening to relaxing music helps. Take care let us know how you go. xx
    • anxiety_44550
      anxiety_44550 pauline05267

      Posted

      Hi, thanks for reply,I'm actually take 10mg of propanolol 4 times a day at the minute for panic attacks that cause fast heart beat, but they cause bad stomach and nausea so asked doctor if I could change to another see if it will work better. And I think nervousness is from worrying about the side effects I could get. Thanks

    • pauline05267
      pauline05267 anxiety_44550

      Posted

      A relative had this experience and the dr discontinued the drug but slowly and referred him to counsellor for cbt. this solved the root of the anxiety. Sorry for the rushed reply.
    • angela66615
      angela66615 anxiety_44550

      Posted

      ​Drs are reluctant to prescribe drugs such as benzodiazepines. There is an excellent article on this on Patient. The author is Dr Mary Harding. NICE guidelines for drs advise on prescribing propanol for  anxiety . Benzos are addictive and dangerous, pls rad Ashton Manual. Regards.xx
    • anxiety_44550
      anxiety_44550 angela66615

      Posted

      I wouldn't take benzodiazpines,I take fluoxetine/Prozac its just the physical symptoms of anxiety I hate heart racing the main one,hopefully the Atenolol/Beta Blocker works.

    • angela66615
      angela66615 anxiety_44550

      Posted

      Fluoxetine causes a racing heart, seizures, spasms, anxiety etc, etc. I despair sometimes cos people fail to read the PILS or to question drs .Just venting sorry. xx
  • angela66615
    angela66615 anxiety_44550

    Posted

    Problem is with some anti depressants esp fluoxetine they cause a racing heart etc.
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