Yes, for most people. 94% of 101 people who reported on Propranolol for anxiety say it improved. 6% noticed no change and 0% say it got worse. That is above the typical result for anxiety (85% across 95 options).
Ranked #7 of 95 for anxiety.
“I just got a script for propranolol that I can take as needed and it's been a game changer.”
“Minimal decrease in anxiety but I am pretty sure that it only reduces physical symptoms, not mental.”
“Only 10mg is enough to make me feel comfortable and confident in public speaking.”
“I take it together with my adhd meds and it does help to not feel that anxious. And you stay focused and under control.”
Conclusion: Also, no evidence was found for effects of propranolol on PTSD symptom severity through inhibition of memory reconsolidation. In conclusion, the quality of evidence for the efficacy of propranolol at present is insufficient to support the routine use of propranolol in the treatment of any of the anxiety disorders.
Conclusion: Beta-blockers are increasingly prescribed for anxiety, yet there is a lack of robust evidence of effectiveness. There is a need to understand when and why practitioners are using these drugs, and to undertake a large RCT to provide definitive evidence of whether beta-blockers are an effective and safe treatment for anxiety.
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