Propranolol vs Selank for anxiety
Short answer: For anxiety, users rate them about the same: 94% report improvement with Propranolol (101 reports) and 97% with Selank (112 reports).
Propranolol has 268 meta-analyses and 1,961 randomized trials on PubMed; Selank has 0 and 2.
Based on 166 reports about Propranolol and 383 about Selank. Not medical advice.
| Propranolol Medication | Selank Peptide | |
|---|---|---|
| Users say it helped | 79%helped105 reports · high confidence | 75%helped138 reports · high confidence |
| Verdict | Mostly positive | Mostly positive |
| Research | AResearch: Strong | CResearch: Limited |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 268 / 1,961 | 0 / 2 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Anxiety % reporting improvement | 94% (101) | 97% (112) |
| Mood % reporting improvement | 20% (5) | 90% (39) |
| Focus % reporting improvement | 100% (4) | 86% (36) |
| Sleep % reporting improvement | 40% (5) | 90% (10) |
| Heart & lipids % reporting improvement | 100% (12) | — |
| Common side effects | insomnia, depression, fatigue, weight gain | headache, tolerance, injection site, tingling |
| Typical dose reported | Not listed | Not listed |
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.”
“Selank has improved my anxiety immensely, and am able to focus on things clearly.”
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