Propranolol for Anxiety: A benzodiazepine alternative

Propranolol's use in anxiety and is it a suitable alternative to benzodiazepines such as Xanax, Klonopin, Valium, or Ativan?
Intro: 0:00
What is propranolol and how does it work? 0:58
What is propranolol used for FDA and off-label uses 02:29
How long does it take for propranolol to work? 03:37
Is propranolol addicting? 04:27
Side effects of propranolol 05:23
Drug interaction of propranolol 07:12
Consideration when taking propranolol 09:10
Final thoughts on propranolol 10:27
Bloopers 🤦🏽‍♀️ 12:40
Resources:
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References:
NHS . (2021). Propranolol. NHS. www.nhs.uk/medicines/proprano...
Propranolol FDA Label (2011) www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsa...
Shahrokhi, M., & Gupta, V. (2020). Propranolol. PubMed; StatPearls Publishing. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NB...
Stahl, S. M., Grady, M. M., & Muntner, N. (2021). Stahl's essential psychopharmacology: Neuroscientific basis and practical applications. Cambridge University Press.
Stahl,S. (2021). Stahl’s Essential Psychopharmacology: Prescriber’s Guide, 7th Ed. Cambridge University Press.
Steenen, S. A., van Wijk, A. J., van der Heijden, G. J., van Westrhenen, R., de Lange, J., & de Jongh, A. (2016). Propranolol for the treatment of anxiety disorders: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of psychopharmacology (Oxford, England), 30(2), 128-139. doi.org/10.1177/0269881115612236
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  • @tinamarie01985
    @tinamarie019854 ай бұрын

    I just started taking propranolol 2 months ago and i love it, especially since i have really severe anxiety. It took me 15 years to find something that finally work for me.

  • @ettaphil9586

    @ettaphil9586

    4 ай бұрын

    My doc just prescribed this and i am scared to take it.

  • @anushabokam7973

    @anushabokam7973

    4 ай бұрын

    ​@@ettaphil9586 same

  • @pudinpudidin221

    @pudinpudidin221

    3 ай бұрын

    I hope this work for me to , just start take this

  • @TaquitoDeAsada

    @TaquitoDeAsada

    3 ай бұрын

    @@ettaphil9586 So how did it go? Feeling better?

  • @TaquitoDeAsada

    @TaquitoDeAsada

    3 ай бұрын

    @@pudinpudidin221 Did you notice any improvement?

  • @Riceblox2000
    @Riceblox20003 ай бұрын

    All the clicking noises are killing me

  • @QuadeAlex

    @QuadeAlex

    2 ай бұрын

    Pahahaha

  • @QuadeAlex

    @QuadeAlex

    2 ай бұрын

    lol giving me anxiety with these noises 😂

  • @patrick5645

    @patrick5645

    Ай бұрын

    Sounds like you need a propranolol

  • @Riceblox2000

    @Riceblox2000

    Ай бұрын

    @@patrick5645 nope I just have great hearing. And it’s an annoying noise

  • @av_cali4958

    @av_cali4958

    Ай бұрын

    Jeeesh.

  • @kingofallmediums2123
    @kingofallmediums21235 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this excellent presentation!

  • @elderlypoodle9181
    @elderlypoodle91815 ай бұрын

    It has been my relief from racing heart at rest. I do have PTSD. It didn’t help my panic attacks however it has helped my anxiety disorders in general. I find this meditation one of the overall a perfect match with my antidepressant.

  • @lauriemtz8616

    @lauriemtz8616

    5 ай бұрын

    Which antidepressants do you take

  • @elderlypoodle9181

    @elderlypoodle9181

    5 ай бұрын

    @@lauriemtz8616 Hi ! One antidepressant may not be the right one for another person. I went on a trail of four different types before my doctor chose the one I’m on now.

  • @HBclassical
    @HBclassical4 ай бұрын

    This was very helpful - thank you!

  • @Tanya_mutter
    @Tanya_mutter3 ай бұрын

    I just got prescribed this prn for anxiety and this video is so informational and helpful. Thank you for this info!

  • @laremabella

    @laremabella

    13 күн бұрын

    Did it work for you ?

  • @terrydillon9323
    @terrydillon93232 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much, very helpful information.

  • @minas2207
    @minas22073 ай бұрын

    U are a brilliant lady💕

  • @amyjones8613
    @amyjones86136 ай бұрын

    My doctor gave me 200mg of propranolol daily for hypertension along with lisinopril, hydrochlorothiazide and clonidine. It just so happens to help with anxiety and migraines as a bonus.

  • @LevelheadedMind

    @LevelheadedMind

    6 ай бұрын

    Glad to hear it is helpful for you!

  • @johnmausteller

    @johnmausteller

    4 ай бұрын

    Are you on a physical activity regimen ?? Any cardio involved ??

  • @mrs.rogersneighborhood

    @mrs.rogersneighborhood

    2 ай бұрын

    I’m on 240 mg for the same reasons.

  • @RamrodRedfish
    @RamrodRedfish4 ай бұрын

    Hi This is a great video. I have a suggestion, could you consider not having the clicking sound effect with the images that pop up? It’s distracting to the message.

  • @willcarryu9044

    @willcarryu9044

    18 күн бұрын

    Yes. Super annoying.

  • @lindaramey235

    @lindaramey235

    12 күн бұрын

    I must comment on the Stephens Johnson syndrome because my father had it in November 1990. He spent a full month in the burn unit of the St. Francis hospital in Wichita Kansas. The medical professionals used steer wool in a sterile hot tub to and my dad coded during this procedure. I would not refer to this as a nasty rash since it was responsible for my father’s death. It was a horrible rash that caused his death from having horrible burns externally and internally. I appreciate your concern but Stephens Johnsons is a terrible syndrome that took my father’s life not just a nasty rash. 🌹💜💜 0:26

  • @realpain84
    @realpain843 ай бұрын

    Prop...is good for me... great channel... Subbed!

  • @acbc3543
    @acbc35434 ай бұрын

    It’s working for me . That’s all it matters . I’ve got adhd and bipolar disorder. My health matters . And on top of that : I quit drinking for a better adhd and bipolar disorder treatment.

  • @LevelheadedMind

    @LevelheadedMind

    4 ай бұрын

    Glad you found something that works for you.

  • @PrioriTruth

    @PrioriTruth

    2 ай бұрын

    No Gabapentin ?

  • @alalaballa7719

    @alalaballa7719

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@LevelheadedMindValium is better❤

  • @scottbaxter3413
    @scottbaxter34136 ай бұрын

    Wow, thanks for the information. You're amazing!

  • @LevelheadedMind

    @LevelheadedMind

    6 ай бұрын

    You're welcome 😊 Thanks for watching.

  • @madredelsitio
    @madredelsitioАй бұрын

    thank you it was so helpful❤

  • @MorningDove
    @MorningDove5 ай бұрын

    I have burning scalp syndrome with much pain. It's so bad that just touching my hair can be unbearable. I've been to many doctors and they know nothing about this horrible condition. However, one doctor had read that small amounts of propananol works for pain and suggested I try it. Immediately upon taking it, my pain disappeared. If I should forget to take it, the pain almost immediately returns. I'm so grateful for this huge relief from just 10mg !!! You have no idea how I have suffered for so long. But now😊!!!

  • @timmytainment

    @timmytainment

    4 ай бұрын

    Oh wow, good to know!

  • @PatrickFDolan

    @PatrickFDolan

    4 ай бұрын

    Placebo effect

  • @MorningDove

    @MorningDove

    4 ай бұрын

    @@PatrickFDolan say what you may!!!

  • @Sears111

    @Sears111

    2 ай бұрын

    Couldn’t listen due to the clicking. UGH !

  • @debasissaha4570

    @debasissaha4570

    2 ай бұрын

    How long you r using this drug?

  • @futurehistory2110
    @futurehistory21103 ай бұрын

    Got prescribed this recently to take as needed. I'm glad to have an alternative to Xanax. I still believe Xanax can be helpful for me particularly for situational anxiety (e.g. I stopped going to the cinema for years and years due to a sort of social claustraphobia anxiety but last year I went to see Oppenheimer and Barbie and honestly w/o Xanax I simply wouldn't have). But having a Beta-Blocker now could work great for alleviating panic anxiety and panic episodes particularly when at home :) Panic feelings can become a cycle making it hard to just relax and this should help now.

  • @laremabella

    @laremabella

    13 күн бұрын

    Did it help ? I've just been prescribed it for anxiety. I want to be able to sit in amongst crowds and talk to people which I can't usually do. I was hoping for something that made me feel intoxicated like codeine or alcohol does bc they make me feel relaxed. Does it work like that

  • @timmytainment
    @timmytainment4 ай бұрын

    I hat 20years tremor which was situational and REALLY limiting my Life. Now i got it since a few days and I am really thankful! Ah, extreme swetting was also bis Problem.

  • @cultfiction3865
    @cultfiction38656 ай бұрын

    I’m pleased that you explained what addiction meant and what physical dependence meant on this video. Simply to set the record straight for medical specialists that manipulate the narrative, or just for members of the public that mix them up. For example medical specialists that dislike benzo’s are likely to call physical dependence “addiction” in the case of benzo’s, yet would refer to the same thing as just “discontinuation” with SSRIs. I admit that Benzo physical dependence could carry more serious risks than SSRI physical dependence, depending what the risk factors are, but I both drugs the feeling of been unwell is still caused by the brain and body struggling to function normally once the drug is removed too quickly. I’m glad you pointed out that addiction relates more to cravings. I wouldn’t demonise any medications since they often are guilty of different pitfalls, but I agree then benzo’s aren’t likely to provide a long term solution for anxiety, and could possibly exasperate it even more. But then I’d also say that’s true with SSRIs. Most people that use them and stop too quickly re-emerge with a more serious form of depression than the one that got them on the medication. Members of the public have the right to understand that this is the consequence of physical dependence. But you explained this well here

  • @timothyayers8596

    @timothyayers8596

    4 ай бұрын

    All good points. I’m trying to push back a little on benzodiazepine demonisation. I do not deny the serious issues but I also feel that they are the most effective drug for anxiety and we know their major issues. We dont need to stop prescribing them. We need to have EDUCATED prescribing. No one should start a course of benzodiazepine treatment without a solid taper plan being discussed before starting.

  • @frebrd78

    @frebrd78

    Ай бұрын

    Physical dependence can happen with many types of medications, even antibiotics and cause severe protracted withdrawal. Check out Dr. Josef channel 👍

  • @Dutchoven77
    @Dutchoven77Ай бұрын

    Thank you for the info, I've been pretty nervous about starting this, my doctor took me of Clonazepam and prescribed Propranolol to be taken as a PRN. Unfortunately any new medication intimidates me, especially the side effects, I always seem to get it in my head that (side effects) are a guaranteed occurrence , So I'm likely to get all of the, lol...smh. Which is obviously just a ridiculous overreaction in thought process. I appreciate the clear and concise way you reviewed the medication, it was done in a way that was calming and in parts that I could personally relate to. Hopefully my side effects mostly just (Tired and at times having difficulty sleeping ) go away as my body gets used to the meds. Thanks again.

  • @frebrd78
    @frebrd78Ай бұрын

    Approx. 6 yrs on 160 mg Propranolol to help with severe essential hand tremors and anxiety. It does help. Thank you for such detailed information. None of the many, many doctors I've been to have advised me on this. I was told 80 mg twice daily was the maximum dose. I have fibromyalgia (25yrs dx) and they give me lidocaine patches which I look the the Marshmallow man when I put them on where it hurts. Which is everywhere 😂. I didn't know about the contraindications. In addition to cymbalta to help with the fibromyalgia, and xanax for agoraphobia.

  • @msssss9115
    @msssss91154 ай бұрын

    My life saver med, but I can only take it for 3 straight days before a day off, than back on because even at just 5mg it really sedated me.

  • @brianhoran1686
    @brianhoran16862 ай бұрын

    Got my follow.

  • @timothyayers8596
    @timothyayers85964 ай бұрын

    Good video. One important thing I dont think the video covers is cigarette smokers will have very reduced levels of propranolol. Just another reason to quit smoking !

  • @Mixran
    @Mixran5 ай бұрын

    I got propanolol today from a pharmacy without doctor's prescription, i have very bad social anxiety and I'll have to prepare presentations for university soon and i have been more anxious ever since. Do you think i should take them? I need some advice. Edit: i still haven't taken it.

  • @lukestratford

    @lukestratford

    5 ай бұрын

    Absolutely! Very mild so you don’t "feel" the effects, but you will be much better at presenting while using it. I advise taking it 1 hour before you are due to present.

  • @mpipod

    @mpipod

    4 ай бұрын

    Did you take it? how did the presentation go?

  • @kranthisarath
    @kranthisarath5 ай бұрын

    Hi, Could you please post a video on Catatonia. My daughter is on benzodiazepines since last 2 yrs and developed Akathisia. Also, they are not helping with Catatonia though doctors said that is the first line of treatment.

  • @sunset33533
    @sunset335336 ай бұрын

    Might sound cliche, but I combine it with mindfulness meditation, it helps me. Books like 30 Days to Reduce Anxiety by Harper Daniels and the Tao Te Ching have been helpful.

  • @LevelheadedMind

    @LevelheadedMind

    6 ай бұрын

    Absolutely!! Definitely important to use those skills and mindfulness is a great tool to reduce anxiety and depression.

  • @timothyayers8596

    @timothyayers8596

    4 ай бұрын

    I am here to speak up for benzodiazepines as useful for part of the population but the Tao Te Ching is a wonderful collection of wisdom that I would recommend anyone read.

  • @vivvlogs1450

    @vivvlogs1450

    4 ай бұрын

    Bro its not cliche , even i used everything possible even mindfullness audios

  • @user-tb2cb7lx3m
    @user-tb2cb7lx3m2 ай бұрын

    I was recently put on propranolol for anxiety and palpitations. I am a soon to be medically retired service member who didnt start having palpitations until after I had covid. Now I find it hard to enguage in Cardio activities without triggering longer than normal palpitations. Once my palpitations begin it triggers my now much more aggressive anxiety. Do you think this will work for me or have any insight to how I can become active again?

  • @raddy8898
    @raddy88984 ай бұрын

    Great video. If you can do a video on Clonazepam for anxiety.

  • @nerdbamarich2063
    @nerdbamarich20636 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this. I was given this as a very low dose for physical symptoms of anxiety. I heard it can also cause insomnia but didn't take it long enough to know.

  • @LevelheadedMind

    @LevelheadedMind

    6 ай бұрын

    Insomnia has been reported with this medication but it's not that common. However, it's not intended as a sleep aid, more for rescue of panic symptoms.

  • @nerdbamarich2063

    @nerdbamarich2063

    6 ай бұрын

    @@LevelheadedMind thank you for the response. Happy new year 🙏🏾💚💙💜

  • @thribhuvankj1304

    @thribhuvankj1304

    4 ай бұрын

    R you sleeping now

  • @nerdbamarich2063

    @nerdbamarich2063

    4 ай бұрын

    @@thribhuvankj1304 yes I'm sleeping but I'm on an antidepressant.

  • @megana.6983

    @megana.6983

    Ай бұрын

    Hello. What was the dosage?

  • @samanthadalloo8232
    @samanthadalloo8232Ай бұрын

    Can you please talk about Propranolol being linked to autoimmune illness, esp. Lupus?

  • @asmrwithlovexo
    @asmrwithlovexo4 күн бұрын

    I like the clicking that people are complaining about it helps me focus 😅😂

  • @aeriumsoft
    @aeriumsoft6 ай бұрын

    by the way what do you think about other types of beta blockers, like metoprolol and atenolol? not everyone can take propranolol because of medication interactions or other reasons more specific betablockers might be a bit less effective but could have less side effects maybe since its targeting just that one pathway

  • @LevelheadedMind

    @LevelheadedMind

    6 ай бұрын

    I've never used other beta blockers for anxiety so I can't say.

  • @kelton5020

    @kelton5020

    4 ай бұрын

    I've used metoprolol for years for anxiety/racing heart. Idk. It takes too long to kick in for a panic attack, but it helps to slow my heart down once it kicks in, or in preparation for situations I know I'll be anxious.

  • @walkie-talkie7
    @walkie-talkie74 ай бұрын

    I heard it can be used for benzo like clonazepam withdrawal...can you let me know more about that ?

  • @lorddoggo5854
    @lorddoggo58546 ай бұрын

    can we get a hydrox video would like to know more about why hydro worked for me but propranolol didn’t even treat my akathisia

  • @LevelheadedMind

    @LevelheadedMind

    6 ай бұрын

    Yes, hydroxyzine video is coming out next week. 🙌

  • @nawafpsy
    @nawafpsy5 ай бұрын

    Could you speak about Ritalin and Concerta and how do they differ even structurally, as tablets, and other differences between the two please?

  • @timothyayers8596

    @timothyayers8596

    4 ай бұрын

    Hi. I’ll provide you a response to your question. Both are methylphenidate. There is no structural chemistry difference at all. Concerta is just the extended release version of Ritalin (methylphenidate). Some forms of ER Ritalin have anti abuse additives , such as compounds that burn or irritate the nose if someone wants to snort it. There is not great evidence that these drugs work effectively in adults. They also come with a lot of baggage as they are schedule 2 drugs and heavily regulated. If you can avoid having to take them I would try. If you find it useful your Dr will likely try to get you to the controlled release version. Another issue is controlled release versions of many drugs actually result in sub clinical blood levels of the drug. Some people will , likely accurately, claim it doesn’t work as well as the immediate release version. Another issue to contemplate is that many Drs won’t prescribe these meds to an adult. I see a lot of people get on them because they have an open minded prescriber, only to be abruptly cut off if that prescriber retires or gets a love letter from the DEA regarding their schedule 2 scripts. So while they might make you feel like you can concentrate better there’s a lot of hang ups with depending on them. I hope this help and hope you feel better !

  • @nawafpsy

    @nawafpsy

    4 ай бұрын

    @@timothyayers8596 Hi Timothy! Thank you so much for the detailed and interesting info. All best wishes 🙏🏻

  • @beamariestephens7648
    @beamariestephens76483 ай бұрын

    I was prescribed PROPRANOLOL for tremors, and it was helping with my tremors. Unfortunately, after taking the Propranolol for 3 months, I noticed side effects that were very concerning to me. I started having hallucinations and a red rash on my face. I was never informed of side effects and until I became so concerned about the hallucinations I did my own research and was shocked and relieved to learn of these reactions. I informed my doctor and he immediately started me on another beta-blocker that doesn't have the terrifying side effects of PROPRANOLOL.

  • @gregbobchick1221

    @gregbobchick1221

    3 ай бұрын

    I am traumatized also

  • @beamariestephens7648

    @beamariestephens7648

    3 ай бұрын

    @@gregbobchick1221 I am so sorry to hear that you too have experienced the side effects of PROPRANOLOL such as the HALLUCINATIONS. It was so frightening to me that I dreaded going to bed at night and having this frightening experience. Now that my doctor has taken me off PROPRANOLOL, I no longer have those side effects. I was told that only 1% of those taking PROPRANOLOL Beta Blocker have experienced the hallucinations. Hopefully, you have mentioned this to your doctor, because he needs to change your prescription.

  • @Sears111

    @Sears111

    2 ай бұрын

    Most have zero side effects. Side effects are unusual.

  • @karzan_5
    @karzan_53 ай бұрын

    It's okay to eat it before Conducting seminar ?

  • @ganesht1140
    @ganesht11405 ай бұрын

    Mam please make a video about agomelatine combination with escitalopram my doctor prescribed it

  • @Olo_Yansan
    @Olo_Yansan5 ай бұрын

    What is the third medication you use for anxiety that’s not a benzodiazepine?

  • @kimg2022
    @kimg202217 күн бұрын

    What is the usual dose for migraine? My doctor recently gave it to me for migraine and tachycardia prescribed 10 mg twice a day just started a few days ago. Seems to be helping. I would assume that 20 mg dose is pretty low and would have less side effects.

  • @ats-3693
    @ats-36934 ай бұрын

    Is it safe to take 10 or 20mg as needed for anxiety if you are already taking hypertension medication (Candesartan and Amlodipine)?

  • @kristymeyers8415

    @kristymeyers8415

    4 ай бұрын

    No

  • @naturestruck8090

    @naturestruck8090

    4 ай бұрын

    I've taken it with amlodipine for years. Zero side effects for me.

  • @matthewgillespie514
    @matthewgillespie5145 ай бұрын

    How does this compare to Atenolol? I find atenolol more effective without the respiratory side effects of propanolol

  • @angelbasham6631

    @angelbasham6631

    3 ай бұрын

    Propramolol works best for me

  • @lorddoggo5854
    @lorddoggo58546 ай бұрын

    when i took it, it did nothing, although the hydroxyzine it did work but i take seroquel and gabapentin if i take a hydro i basically induce a od and sleep for the next 8hrs, i now have a backup supply of klonopin it’s not even really addictive not because it makes you feel good like hydro, but it makes you feel perfect, like nothing can affect you it lets me think straight if i’m like, bambambambambambam and then it turns into an overload (panic attack) so then i have to take klonopin but now i’m hoping the gabapentin will start kicking in and i’ll be better, crazy how a medication for seizures and fibromyalgia can work so good for someone with an overactive brain

  • @supracurious
    @supracurious4 ай бұрын

    Is this as bad as Guanfacine ER?????? I had no idea of these long term effects.

  • @user-dt6li5se3u
    @user-dt6li5se3u5 ай бұрын

    Can you take a low dose of propanolol for acute anxiety if you’re already taking a low dose of atenolol daily for slightly high blood pressure?

  • @nenadcubric2663

    @nenadcubric2663

    4 ай бұрын

    No

  • @RN4Life2002
    @RN4Life2002Ай бұрын

    I just needed to take a dose after hearing all of the snapping and the pronunciation of propRanolol!

  • @pudinpudidin221
    @pudinpudidin2213 ай бұрын

    2nd days take propanolol so far so good

  • @kimmiecat420
    @kimmiecat4204 ай бұрын

    Iv been prescribed all three of those and none of them worked even slightly.

  • @squirrel90
    @squirrel906 ай бұрын

    Im on Effexor XR 225mg and Mirtazipine 15mg (at night) My panic attacks are under control but i still have physical symtoms of anxiety. Started Effexor February 2023 on 75mg. 225mg since 2 weeks ago. What could be added for anxiety symptoms? (not benzos) Thanks for all the great videos. God bless.

  • @TikvahVered

    @TikvahVered

    6 ай бұрын

    Sounds like propranolol....

  • @Carryusaway_

    @Carryusaway_

    5 ай бұрын

    Gabapentin or seroquel

  • @cleocatra9324

    @cleocatra9324

    5 ай бұрын

    Vitamin D 3 B1, magnesium glycinate

  • @avocadolfhirsehiedler742

    @avocadolfhirsehiedler742

    5 ай бұрын

    Can I ask what physical symptoms you have? I have a variety of ones that have completely ruined my life.

  • @squirrel90

    @squirrel90

    5 ай бұрын

    Symptoms: vertigo, hot flushes and cold sweaty hands

  • @Nowhere9
    @Nowhere93 ай бұрын

    It doesn’t do anything for me when i take 20mg for social anxiety, and i have a huge problem with muscle tension, maybe i need to increase my does?

  • @paixlee

    @paixlee

    Ай бұрын

    They need to up the dosage. It says 40mg or more would actually take care of anxiety related symptoms.

  • @timothyayers8596
    @timothyayers85964 ай бұрын

    This dug is only useful in short term (single dose) control of physical manifestations of anxiety. It does not stop polarzation of neurons that is at the root of the mental anguish of anxiety. What are your thoughts on rebound hypertension (possible hypertensive crisis) upon abrupt cessation ? You are potentially putting a patient at possible risk of serious arrhythmia in order to dodge benzodiazepines ? I just wonder if it’s all worth the risk. This drug also interferes with sleep and if it induces hypotension can lead to a panic response. Again, I think the majority of people who tolerate benzodiazepines need to push back here because they are being drowned out by a very emotional minority who had horrific withdrawal. I dont take away from these people experiences, but those who use a drug for a few months to get them through an extremely difficult time do not form action groups or contact their legislature. I fear this class will be made unavailable for those who need and benefit from it.

  • @ofangelsflipz

    @ofangelsflipz

    4 ай бұрын

    I've been on benzos for over a decade. I have ptsd and a severe panic disorder. Nothing, has helped me more. If you take it correctly, you shouldn't experience any issues. IME every person who had problems with them were abusing them.

  • @cal7214

    @cal7214

    2 ай бұрын

    wait till you find out that benzos don’t “stop polarization of neurons” either

  • @timothyayers8596

    @timothyayers8596

    2 ай бұрын

    @@cal7214 benzodiazepines stop hyperpolerization notpolerization

  • @timothyayers8596

    @timothyayers8596

    2 ай бұрын

    @@cal7214 this reply was not to benzos. Benzos stop hyperpolerization nice try

  • @cal7214

    @cal7214

    2 ай бұрын

    @@timothyayers8596 do you not have access to google? a quick google search tells me all i need to know that benzos only treat symptoms not the underlying cause

  • @ArionnaSalazar
    @ArionnaSalazarАй бұрын

    I have high hopes for my new prescription of propranolol I tried hydroxyzine but it made me too tired to function.

  • @asmrwithlovexo
    @asmrwithlovexo4 күн бұрын

    Is this okay to use with Marijuana use? and PMDD

  • @psm0815
    @psm08153 ай бұрын

    What's your thoughts on Bupropion?

  • @RioBahiaWilliams
    @RioBahiaWilliams5 ай бұрын

    Interesting, my psychiatrist and my Pharm D put me on this to counter tremors and spontaneous tossing of handheld items, like coffee. Tremors due to prolonged use of diazepam as part of bipolar cocktail. Can't take clonidine as causes me psychosis, but the propranolol does seem to help my tremors.

  • @Bearwithme560
    @Bearwithme5603 ай бұрын

    I hated propranolol, prescribed for atrial fibrillation. The smallest dose l started on made me so weak and tired that l felt l was carrying 25 lb. weights on each foot. The cardiologist l was referred to told me to stop taking it just before my first visit, and not knowing any better, l did as he said. The withdrawals were horrendous: l felt like fainting, my heart rate went up to 180 bpm, so he by-passed the stress test - and l was a-fibbing like crazy. It did *nothing* for anxiety. Nope to propranolol for me.

  • @TaquitoDeAsada

    @TaquitoDeAsada

    3 ай бұрын

    It seems that you a very small group. The majority of comments seem to tell otherwise on how helpful it is. Hopefully you'll find the right meds for you.

  • @michaelthau1007
    @michaelthau10076 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Is it better than Buspar? Thank you

  • @LevelheadedMind

    @LevelheadedMind

    6 ай бұрын

    Different mechanism of action and Buspirone is not for rescue anxiety. Buspirone is meant for long term use and effects are noted in 4 to 6 weeks. So if you're looking for quick relief, then propranolol. Long-term management, Buspirone.

  • @michaelthau1007

    @michaelthau1007

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@LevelheadedMindmany thanks

  • @timothyayers8596

    @timothyayers8596

    4 ай бұрын

    The size effect for busbar is so insignificant that it’s to be considered worthless. Any response is likely placebo. Off the top of my head it’s 0.18 or so… really shouldn’t be used now that we know this ..

  • @virgieden
    @virgieden5 ай бұрын

    Can you use while tapering off a benzi?

  • @TaquitoDeAsada

    @TaquitoDeAsada

    3 ай бұрын

    Anyone please answer this question!! I have the same doubts

  • @GerardGordon-bu9gf
    @GerardGordon-bu9gf5 ай бұрын

    I know you are against benzodiazepines, but many anxiety and depression meds cause issues. I took propranolol, it was horrendous. Should we not take any medication? You make me afraid to take what I need. Thank you for the extra anxiety 🙏

  • @angelbasham6631

    @angelbasham6631

    3 ай бұрын

    Propranolol has been a life saver for me sorry to hear it didnt help you

  • @Dabeauty123

    @Dabeauty123

    2 ай бұрын

    What did it do for you?

  • @vaibhavbhatt9548
    @vaibhavbhatt9548Ай бұрын

    what if normotensive pt start taking propranolol 40 mg daily ? , on withdrawal pt might develop htn ?

  • @LevelheadedMind

    @LevelheadedMind

    Ай бұрын

    Not necessarily, most likely rebound of what their BP was prior to medication.

  • @mohitpundits
    @mohitpundits6 ай бұрын

    Plese make a video for qutiapin. It safe or not?

  • @LevelheadedMind

    @LevelheadedMind

    6 ай бұрын

    I have a video on quitiapine here kzread.info/dash/bejne/eKGMrcyPfqnIXaw.htmlsi=qyYW6iFNn6z3aNrx I wouldn't say it's safe. You'd have to weigh the risks vs benefits for yourself. Some patients can take it without any issues (usually low doses) others will have every side effect plus! It's a gamble.

  • @laremabella
    @laremabella4 күн бұрын

    My doctor prescribed me this and refused to give me anything else unless I tried this. But I don't want to bc it slows down yr heart rate and affects the blood vessels. I want something that will relax my nervous system like benzos or alcohol does

  • @nenadcubric2663
    @nenadcubric26632 ай бұрын

    Diffrence in Clonidine and Propranolol??

  • @nenadcubric2663
    @nenadcubric26636 ай бұрын

    Only for the simptoms of anxiety, but better works Ashwagandha or 5-HTP, with no side effects

  • @LevelheadedMind

    @LevelheadedMind

    6 ай бұрын

    That may be true for some people, but not everyone can tolerate ashwaghanda. 5HTP will work similar to the antidepressants and can have similar side effects.

  • @sylviadominguez8327
    @sylviadominguez8327Күн бұрын

    How would you taper off propranolol?? Please don't tell me to talk to my doctor I'm asking you how would you taper down this medication 5% of the time 1 mg at a time

  • @LevelheadedMind

    @LevelheadedMind

    18 сағат бұрын

    There are a lot of factors to consider. But propranolol is not like a benzo. Most people can tolerate cutting the dose by 25 to 50% every 2 to 4 weeks. However, you must always taper any medication under the direction of your doctor so they can factor in your individual variables.

  • @modspecs
    @modspecs4 ай бұрын

    Prazosin for PTSD ?

  • @thewoolverine4420
    @thewoolverine44204 ай бұрын

    I took propranolol and loved it, but my heart rate dropped too low so I had to stop taking it. I just got prescribed Clonidine, wish me luck! Going to watch your clonidine video now. I also take hydroxizine

  • @thewoolverine4420

    @thewoolverine4420

    4 ай бұрын

    @@GTIZmoKiDD my doc gave me 10mg tablets and I cut them in half. It only made me bradycardic when I was sleeping but it was honestly AMAZING for panic attacks

  • @angelbasham6631

    @angelbasham6631

    3 ай бұрын

    ​@@GTIZmoKiDDI take 2 20 mg a day im just fine it works great for me

  • @TaquitoDeAsada

    @TaquitoDeAsada

    3 ай бұрын

    @@GTIZmoKiDD did you take the 20mg and howd work for you?

  • @Contessa998
    @Contessa9983 ай бұрын

    It made me depressed. I already have a low heart rate. I haven’t worked out in 2 days cuz I feel low. My nurse practitioner just throws pills at me……….😢Ugh.

  • @lindamastropietro4429
    @lindamastropietro4429Ай бұрын

    Hydroxyzine Knox me right out, and I have residual sleepiness the next day and that causes me to get depressed

  • @CalamityJ765
    @CalamityJ7655 ай бұрын

    This stuff made my heart race so bad. It gave me anxiety!

  • @PatrickFDolan

    @PatrickFDolan

    4 ай бұрын

    I reduces heart rate

  • @TaquitoDeAsada

    @TaquitoDeAsada

    3 ай бұрын

    Im 100 percent sure it did not

  • @Dabeauty123

    @Dabeauty123

    2 ай бұрын

    😮

  • @TaquitoDeAsada
    @TaquitoDeAsada3 ай бұрын

    11:31 that's when I know someone does not understand anxiety. Yeah let me just tell my panic attack to wait until I can be with a doctor so that I can use my skills to decrease my fear anxiety attack. This is very very very upsetting to hear. Pill help! Can we maybe go without them? Not until everyone has free access to mental health doctors

  • @cleocatra9324
    @cleocatra93245 ай бұрын

    Is this the same as metoprolol?

  • @msssss9115

    @msssss9115

    3 ай бұрын

    No, propranolol impacts the entire body, where as metoprolol targets the heart.

  • @cleocatra9324

    @cleocatra9324

    3 ай бұрын

    @@msssss9115 so maybe that one is better for anxiety?

  • @shannonoconnell8954
    @shannonoconnell895412 күн бұрын

    It make my hands and feet really cold. Didnt do much for my anxiety

  • @GovCoverups
    @GovCoverups19 күн бұрын

    I got PTSD from your sound effects in your video

  • @happyandstuff
    @happyandstuff5 ай бұрын

    The side effects... no thank you!

  • @xringkiller

    @xringkiller

    4 ай бұрын

    Yeah but you won’t have any anxiety about it. 😂

  • @NoahLeppin
    @NoahLeppin5 күн бұрын

    Is Propranolol like Hydroxyzine?

  • @prabhatgautam7888
    @prabhatgautam78884 ай бұрын

    can it help with specific phobias?

  • @royalteadips7065
    @royalteadips70652 ай бұрын

    Next video doesn't need sound effects 😢 please

  • @_LAND_OF_THE_FREE_
    @_LAND_OF_THE_FREE_3 ай бұрын

    Wellbutrin XL

  • @Contessa998
    @Contessa9983 ай бұрын

    Klonopin is way better for me. I take it as needed….tiny dose

  • @leniecabello7693
    @leniecabello7693Ай бұрын

    MY MEDICINE

  • @Mr.Nitin1999
    @Mr.Nitin19992 ай бұрын

    Propanolol is best for panic attacksy

  • @musickaye
    @musickaye5 ай бұрын

    JUST realized that it should be pronounced “proPRANolol” , not “proPANolol”…right?! My mind is blown because I’ve always said it the second way, apparently she does too!

  • @kevinhead6464
    @kevinhead64642 ай бұрын

    MAGNESIUM HELPS

  • @teamcynda6202
    @teamcynda6202Ай бұрын

    I kinda like the clicking 😕

  • @aeriumsoft
    @aeriumsoft6 ай бұрын

    first

  • @lestat8656

    @lestat8656

    6 ай бұрын

    You deserve a medal 🥇

  • @rachaelphillips9659
    @rachaelphillips96594 ай бұрын

    Lets just be honest you get paid by big pharma. How many ptsd patients have you helped? Long term drug prescription for life?

  • @timothyayers8596

    @timothyayers8596

    4 ай бұрын

    While I feel your sentiment, she’s not promoting a on patent big pharma drug. Propranolol is one of the cheapest generic meds on the market. I do t think it’s particularly effective though !

  • @Carryusaway_
    @Carryusaway_5 ай бұрын

    This medicine seems dangerous

  • @JeremiahWeeed-im8yt
    @JeremiahWeeed-im8yt3 ай бұрын

    You know a drug is based and good af when it has LoL in the name 😏

  • @honestpainter
    @honestpainterАй бұрын

    Good luck. More weirdness

  • @brendamoote7304
    @brendamoote73045 ай бұрын

    Didn’t help the panic attacks in the comments to below. that list of side effects are 10 times more than the benzodiazepines that you do not like to prescribe are you sure you’re not related to Dr. death?

  • @hw5716
    @hw57163 ай бұрын

    I take this. It does literally nothing for me at all. Total waste of money.

  • @hesh1748

    @hesh1748

    3 ай бұрын

    Did you stop using it? If yes, how did u stop?

  • @charlesmcgrain9230
    @charlesmcgrain92304 ай бұрын

    Stay away from any drugs ….

  • @julierogers4473

    @julierogers4473

    23 күн бұрын

    I wish to God I never saw the first one. I've been trying to destroy me since I was a kid. One thing after another. And now diazepine on top of it. I'm 57 and I'm going to die. From the abuse of the medical system.

  • @JT0007
    @JT0007Ай бұрын

    This is what I take! Works wonders 🫡🇺🇸🦅