Aniracetam vs Propranolol for anxiety
Short answer: For anxiety, users rate them about the same: 92% report improvement with Aniracetam (191 reports) and 94% with Propranolol (101 reports).
Aniracetam has 1 meta-analyses and 9 randomized trials on PubMed; Propranolol has 268 and 1,961.
Based on 899 reports about Aniracetam and 166 about Propranolol. Not medical advice.
| Aniracetam Supplement | Propranolol Medication | |
|---|---|---|
| Users say it helped | 60%helped405 reports · high confidence | 79%helped105 reports · high confidence |
| Verdict | Mostly positive | Mostly positive |
| Research | BResearch: Moderate | AResearch: Strong |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 1 / 9 | 268 / 1,961 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Anxiety % reporting improvement | 92% (191) | 94% (101) |
| Focus % reporting improvement | 85% (200) | 100% (4) |
| Mood % reporting improvement | 87% (100) | 20% (5) |
| Memory % reporting improvement | 85% (55) | — |
| Energy % reporting improvement | 64% (22) | — |
| Common side effects | drowsiness, irritability, fatigue, headache | insomnia, depression, fatigue, weight gain |
| Typical dose reported | 750 mg | Not listed |
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Psychopharmacology (Berl), 2018 ↗“Aniracetam: Anecdotally I could feel instantaneous mental improvement within 2-3 days... The most significant improvement was attention... organization, and confidence.”
In this systematic review and network meta-analysis, mirtazapine, biperiden, and vitamin B6 were associated with the greatest efficacy for AIA, with vitamin B6 having the best efficacy and tolerance profile. Trazodone, mianserin, and propranolol appeared as effective alternatives with slightly less favorable efficacy and tolerance profiles. These findings should assist prescribers in selecting an appropriate medication for treating AIA.
JAMA Netw Open, 2024 ↗“I just got a script for propranolol that I can take as needed and it's been a game changer.”
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