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Posted 1/27/2016 6:12 PM (GMT -5)
So what do you guys think of beta blockers. I have tons of patients on them but they all have heart issues. My Dr suggested I take metoprolol small dose for my racing heart he said that might help my anxiety. Instead of taking Xanax here and there and I don't take anti anxiety meds sooooo I'm not sure I'm scared I hear good things and bad things and sometimes I have patients that can't even deal with them.
Posted 1/27/2016 6:23 PM (GMT -5)
This is the med I was on for my heart. I just stopped taking it, because I have Raynaud's, and it was making it worse.

As for my heart rate, it worked well. I used to always be near 100 at rest, and when anxiety hit, my HR would be 120 or more.

Now, my HR is 77 at the highest. We will see if that goes back up now that I've stopped the drug.

The only bad side-effect I noticed was dizziness upon standing. I had to get up slowly to stop that from happening, but that's not so bad.

I have no scientific proof, and I know it's not for blood pressure, but my BP has been lower since starting it.

You have to make your own decision, but try not to let it get in your head that it's a heart medication. It just might help.
Posted 1/27/2016 9:28 PM (GMT -5)
PK,

I don't have personal experience, but have heard pretty positive feedback from this who do.

They can fairly easily adjusted, and seem to have mild, if any side effects for many people.

Maybe when used from anxiety, they are more easily tolerated?

If your doctor is recommending them, why not give it a try? You have just as much, if not more of a chance of them performance well for you...and helping you manage the symptoms that are challenging you!

Best wishes on your decision!

S.C.
Posted 1/27/2016 9:50 PM (GMT -5)
Some years ago, I took atenolol (a beta blocker) for anxiety. I am not sure how much good it did, but I tolerated it quite well -- had no noticeable side effects. My doc told me it is more commonly prescribed for anxiety in the UK than in the US. Worth a try, in my opinion...
Posted 1/27/2016 10:31 PM (GMT -5)
I took atenolol for migrane but it did help a tiny bit with my anxiety I think, before taking it one of my symptoms was heart racing and that disappeared after taking it. Never had any side effects except the first week or so I was really tired.
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