I have been on everything imaginable for anxiety and propranolol is the ONLY thing that has worked for me 100% of the time. This stuff is a miracle.

Used propranolol all throughout college for presentations and public speaking events. It works, even when you dont think it will, your freaking out all the way up to the point of getting up there, but once you open your mouth and start speaking you realize your heart is still and your voice is not shakey, and then your confidence starts to kick in and before you know it they cant get you to shut up. I would just take one an hour before class and another before the presentation and I was good. The only drawback for me was it made me a little foggy and hard to think well, which kind of sucked for the remainder of being in class when you had to do math or think or do problems involving complex information. Another drawback was slight impotence. This is not helpful if you plan on going to get that date and having fun later but does make the date easier as far as being relaxed.

Thanks for explaining this.. I have had the same thing with very bad anxiety and then racing heart of 120 even when they gave me ativan and morphine ,the doctor ran tests and said it must be cause by anxiety. I started propanalol and honestly..it is so much better with this medication. I used to panic 10-12 times a day with my pulse up to 145...now I can even do presentations in class without having a shaky voice, and driving a car without my heart pounding! I can get anxiety I just don't go full blown panic as easily.

10 years and the video is still extremely useful. Thank you for posting

The only problem with indral is that it dose not take your anxiety away you will be very very nervous and keep thinking about if it's going to work with you or not I advice you to try it first for small events and start with very small amount use it 2 hours before the event take small amount of it and push yourself into something that make you nervous when i stand in front of people in just say few word i get super nervous ( red face - shaking - can't read or talk - feel like i'm gonna fall ) but i took 70 mg before my presentation and it wasn't big one but i was super nervous since i knew that i have to do it I can't describe how calm i was , when i noticed that my heart is not jumping and my face not turning red i kept going i took 20 mg in the morning 7:30 and 50 mg 2 hours before the presentation why i didn't give up before and run because when the other students were giving there presentation mt heart wasn't beating and my face was Ok my heart always start beating even if didn't start or even if no one looking at me . just knowing that i will go after them makes me feel so anxious but like i said this time when i was waiting for my turn i didn't notice any thing wrong with my face or my hand or my heart i don't take it daily - just before shitty events

I really found your video extremely informative and helpful. Amazing insight and spot on facts. Thank you so much for posting this video. With someone that struggles daily with anxiety, I admire your bravery for posting this video to help and inform others. Cheers.

I’ve watched so many reviews of propranolol and felt like it was a waste of time! Thank you so much for covering everything about it and going into detail about it and explaining in a very clear understanding way!

Propranolol is awesome, but with one bad side effect if you are physically active. It's extremely hard to get your heart rate up when running fast thereby making you feel exhausted way earlier than you normally would. My old resting heart rate was 90 bpm. With propranolol it's around 53 bpm. I am definitely going to have to decrease the dose to less than 5-10 mg per day. I honestly can't believe how effective this works. I used to be extremely shaky under stress (military). Now I'm no longer shaky even two days after a 10mg dose. By the way, you are a genius. You need to be in the medical field. I know you have problems with anxiety. Unfortunately this horrible affliction keeps US from fulfilling our greatest potentials.

Very helpful,i suffer from panic attacks/anxiety i also have pharmacophopia (fear of medication) i was put on this was scared to death to take it, i feel more at ease trying it now Thanks!

Are you a Doctor.. because you honestly gave me more info then my Dr did...

I am interested in propranalol and memory reconsolidation. Lots of work done there (Dr Kindt) Excellent presentation.

I found your video to be so thorough as though you have pre-empted what questions may arise. I love people like you, extremely intelligent with empathy for others. Doctors are so constricted time wise these days, that all they can do is tell you to just take the medicine and hope for the best. You do a great service.

I think you represented this very well. You're a nice looking guy and you are obviously trying to help others which is great. Anxiety, depression is a terrible thing. Sadly I cannot take this due to being afraid of anything that will interact with asthma/respiratory problems. So nice to know the side effects. I think you did brilliantly. You carry on what you are doing, youy've given full information which is not what you get from doctors. I think you're simply great! I'm sure you are going to help many with this video. Rosina

Thank you for the video, I've been searching for good advice about this subject & finally felt like I had legitamet input after the watching.

Thanks to Inderal I can give presentations in class, although I still feel somewhat anxious, I feel in control. Miracle discovery for me - Inderal.

Thanks for the positive feedback!

Bravo! This is a Wonderfully explained biological break down of the mechanism of action of this drug. Well articulated explanations of what biological processes the drug is meant to help regulate and how it can help break the fight or flight panic cycle so many of us find ourselves in for seemingly no reason. I work in health care and wish doctor's and other medical professionals had your talent to explain complex systems in a way that isn't dumbed down but also isn't plain medical jargon. It's a delicate balance! Well done.

Damn... Very well done. I haven't heard a description done so well, in a while. I Take Metoprolol for essential tremors and high blood pressure. It definitely helps me with anxiety too. Good job man!

It was nice to hear someone who could articulate what I was feeling better than myself. And I appreciate learning from what your saying

It amazing, December 26th I got clean off of 25mg of clonazolam a day (not pam) and then recently a week ago I got clean off of heroin and other opes, and this is the only drug that helped my crazy anxiety and heart rate. I can actually go out now and have fun. Awesome drug I recommend this for people having anxiety from stopping drugs

I was just prescribed this medication today. Thanks for the great information!

super helpful mate i got perscribed this tonight on my nightly walk i had a panic attack, which i've had plenty of. i've tried ssris and benzos i hope this works

I would agree, I had rather not be on a benzo. It could be debated that antidepressants and things like propranolol can be "addicting", but it's more appropriate to view these drugs as something that may cause physical dependance. On the other hand, a benzo IS inherently addictive i.e., the drug itself feels good to be on and you seek it out whereas with propranolol, you feel good because it's made situations easier for you -- the benefit exists in the situation and not directly from the drug.

I've just started taking the drug, and this video was very helpful :)

Thanks for the detailed explanation. This was very helpful for me.

Thank you for this information! I have an important presentation next month and I'm totally freaking out. I contacted my doctor and he did prescribe me propranolol. I have a really intense problem with my mind going blank and feeling like I'm going to pass out due to all my nervousness. I'm hoping and praying that this helps.

Taking My First Pill Tonight.... I Was Nervous To Take It At First But Watching The Video Calmed My Nerves A Ton.... Thanks For Being Very Informative

A very informative and professional talk.

Thank you so much, my psychiatrist prescribed this for me because I have anxiety disorder and very soon I have to go into a deposition and for a month I have known about this deposition and it has been affecting and making me anxious, just the thought of someone purposely provoking me gives me anxiety. Anyhow so he thought it would be a good idea for me to just go ahead and be on this medication on an as-needed and your explanation was perfect, I am anxious about being anxious. I also felt anxious about even trying out the medication before it's time to actually take the medication for the deposition and I just found your video very comforting and understanding and exactly what I was looking for thank you. As you can see my anxiety causes me to ramble on and that's exactly what I don't need to do in a deposition.

i just started the extended release as well today for hyperthyroidism 60 mgs twice a day this stuff is AMAZING! thankyou so much for this info

Thanks very much for the info Before I star taking the meds my blood pressure was always high like 180/100 With migraine of 48 hours and anxiety and no pain pills help I was suffering with this for over 20 years and thanks for the meds And my doctor i started taking the meds last summer and now I’m feel normal. Thanks you very much for your info

My heart beat is 110 without Inderal. 40mg in the morning brings it down to 70-80 quite reliably, sure is good not to have your heart jumping out of your chest and high blood pressure.

Inderal (Propranolol) helped me a lot during my Pregabalin & Xanax, Klonapin withdrawals. It calms your body with a natural feeling.

man dont be anxious. you have a solid background. you can just look through the cam n do what u do best. to be anxious is healthy it helps us review and modify our work and vision. thinking about something (in this case "being anxious") is good but overthinking in not. it's like working in the gym u may train or overtrain

Thank you so much for your insight and experience and investigating this drug for me. I am on Metoprol, and want to switch to Poprolonol before I have reconstruction surgery next. Cancer surgery 6 months ago, was really traumatizing and next time I could use the psychological help of minimizing the ordeal; maybe avoiding PTSD this time after surgery ...HOW we view events are everything to sensitive people like us

For anyone who wants to try a natural alternative of anti-anxiety relief, I've found that Ashwagandha and 5-HTP have changed my life for the better. This combination chills me out so much, and even though I still get that "voice" in my head that usually starts the downward spiral, my body does not react at all, much like how propanolol does. But I also feel at peace in my mind and its much easier to let go off those anxious thoughts for good.

I take this but I also have a bit of a drinking problem. I take both and I have what could only be described as mental dreams.

Thanks for the information. Great video! I was afraid that this drug can cause depression but after watching this video I feel better :)

so i had kinda had a presentation today, usually get nervous and heart starts pounding and shaky voice, i can feel my face get red too. i took one tablet of propranolol. 40mg, and noticed the difference right away. right before it i still felt nervous but nothing like before, heart beat was fine, no shaky voice or anything. wow

It would, but use of beta-blockers isn't indicated for long term use in general anxiety disorders. It's effective in rare, isolated circumstances where you might need temporary relief from physical anxiety symptoms (like in a speech, or presentation for example). The risks and potential side effects of long term use are significant with beta blockers, and shouldn't be ignored.

does the cold hands feeling induce any peripheral anxiety even when knowing the cause? I have a type of anxiety and panic that is very centered around my body interpreting pretty much every sensory signal as a threat and I am in talks with my doctor about Propranolol as a trial but I have anxiety about taking it for anxiety haha.

Thanks man, I've been placed on propranolol recently, and this has given me an insight to what exactly it is i'm on, as my doctor did not explain what it was.

Wow I'm glad I found your videos,thanks for the information,I struggle every day with my anxiety and panic attacks..And the anxiety is whats holding me back from doing job interviews..I am going to look into seeing if I can get this medicine prescribed.

I have just started taking Inderal, It helped me alot with my public speaking issues... I had to do a presentation today and it went better than expected. The only good or bad thing might be the vivid dreaming...

Excellent video - this helped me a lot. Keep making videos!!

For those with an anxiety or depression condition.if i can help please don't wait another minute.i got tons of remedies for the last 20 yrs and spend thousands of dollars in doctors md's psychiatrics.natural remedies etc.let me know if i can help.it's free!

I was recently prescribed propranolol for PVCs and anxiety but haven’t taken it yet due to being afraid of the side affects have you had any scary ones?

Sorry I didn't say how long it would work for: The half life is 4-5 hours (half life=the time it takes for half of the amount taken to be metabolized).

ive started taking it and only on my frist lot and feeling a bit better and this was very helpful

mine is 80mg once daily and it works great my heart slows down and i fel relaxed

That actually helps about this medication.

My xp was bad with this med. It does help you to calm down etc. but at the same time makes you feel weird, memory loss and difficulty to concentrate.. If you are having a panic attack or stm then it might be useful, but not for a long term for sure..

Has this helped anyone with sweating? I start sweating when I get nervous or feel like I'm put on the spot

Good video man... I was prescribed 40mg once per day for inner tension and stress and I feel a lot calmer. Though I feel the lethargic side effects quite a lot. Thanks for the extra information. I don't think im going to use it EVERY day but rather when required, before anxious situations.

I’m on citalopram and that makes me forget on its own so I’m used to writing everything down so I don’t forget and now I’ve been prescribed propranolol. Great haha

Thank you so much for this video. I was prescribed Propranolol about five years ago for migraines. It has had a very positive effect on reducing the number of episodes, and making them more predictable. Now that you have explained the way the drug works, and the possible applications, I understand other changes in my life since taking it. I have been medicated for depression for many years, but only in the past five (coincidence?) has the combination of drugs seemed correct. I now wonder if the addition of Propanolol for my migraines has made the difference.

Yes, propranolol has been known to reduce anxiety-related hyperhydrosis.

It doesn’t cure mental fear , it’ll just eliminate physical symptoms of anxiety , but you’ll still have that fear in ur head which can’t get rid of . It does help though

Awesome, lots of good information laid out in an easily understandable way.

I’m taking propranolol with Mirtazapine. Mirtazapine worsened my anxiety and propranolol helped it reduce the anxiety. Mirtazapine definitely helped me sleep... I’m so glad I got propranolol because it definitely reduced my anxiety a lot 👍🏽 I’d rate this an 8/10

Excellent - thank you for posting this video. I think this (beta blocker - atenolol) will help me beat white coat syndrome.

Thanks for this :) I have terrible problems with anxiety which is associated with my Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (it has been suggested that people with E.D.S. over-produce adrenaline) I'm going to have to ask my doctor for something, I can't cope anymore.

I'm on metoprolol and was on propranolol. The worst thing for me is missing a dose and not being able to go back home to take it cuz my heart races like crazy. And beta blockers completely eliminate physical anxiety symptoms but can increase the mental while it decreases the physical which in my case I think is worse

thanks for the comments. I will let you know how it goes. My lab is today.

Thank you very much for making this video, it help a lot !

But honestly, thanks for this information. You are very knowledgeable on this subject and you explained it well.

I just got a prescription of propanolol HCL 10mg for shaky hands in my veterinarian tech class. How many hours in advance should I take it and how long does 10 mg last? It doesn't seem like 10 mg are enough.

I feel really tired but i just got it today after not taking them for months! But DAM i needed it!

have adrenals checked if your having anxiety, palpitations etc... dont depend on bad crutch drugs check natural ways first, make sure your getting lots of magnesium (theres many times to choose from), potasium too

Very good explanation. I'm taking Propranolol and Venlafaxine together.

You sound a lot like Balaji S. Srinivasan. Both of you guys are well versed in pharmacy or something. His startup is all about DNA sequencing I think. Anyway, you two sound the same :) Especially 4 minutes in when you start to relax and talk about the effects. Thanks for the video!

Thank you for the feedback! :)

This could be a great drug to use in combination with CBT.

I was in a traumatic event a few years ago and have hyper-vigilance and PTSD which has never subsided. My main symptom is hard to explain. But it is like I am constantly searching for danger. If I stay stationary, like sitting in a restaurant for example, I become more and more anxious and start looking at people which I can not control. So people can see I am anxious and I look like a crazy person which makes me feel even more anxious. It is a feedback loop and it gets worse and worse until I have to leave. Do you think this drug will help with that?

Your amazing hope you are doing well 😊❤

@brokenharbour can you also talk about withdrawal symptoms and how to stop taking beta-blockers? I take Propranolol 80mg LA every day. Since you took Propranolol as well can you talk about how you stopped taking it if you have since 2013?

I'm not sure about the guy in the video, but any physician can prescribe beta blockers. They are probably most commonly prescribed by cardiologists, but general doctors, psychiatrists, and even dermatologists (for facial flushing) prescribe them.

Refreshing Tube vid from an intelligent young man. Very interesting, thanks. ;-)

Thanks! You explained really well.

I appreciate your advice. Thank You.

Lol nope not intentional, I always use the "Gaussian blur" transition. Glad you found it appropriate!

Very informative. Thank you!

i just had this prescribed yesterday but am scared (i read the sheet that came with the script unfortunatly..) once i come off it or stop taking it ill have a heart attack because its lowered the bloodpressure and rate or after continous use how long have you been taking?

Bro thank for that. I have a few questions: 1) 4:30 - why are you saying that bisoprolol is not crossing the bbb? do you have a proof for that? 2) What is your personal experience with bisoprolol vs. propranolol? if you've tried both, what dosage? thx.

Great video. Thanks for sharing 🙏🏼

Hey everyone... I tried this years ago and it was like magic for both anxiety and PTSD. I've wanted to get back on it, and also have recommended it to a friend. Unfortunately, neither of our primary care physicians "believes" in this. I also see a variety of NDs from time to time, and while they can RX prescription drugs in my current area, they're all anti-drug. Magnesium is great, but doesn't work as well. Psychiatrists tend to write scripts for really heavy, often toxic drugs, not this. So what type of doctor is everyone finding that writes scripts for this most easily?

Also, why pull an all nighter? I really can't say what the sensation means, but I would recommend some guided meditation or relaxing ambient music before bedtime (liquid mind is a good artist for this). Some of the sensations you feel could be psychosomatic and caused by your anxiety. It's really hard to re-frame these sensations as something benign, but you gotta try. I am surprised again and again when this happens to me.

would you suggest beta blockers if you want to go to college for teaching? like could i take this drug for the rest of my life? if not are there other drugs like beta blockers that you can use for life?

Very good video. Thank you.

Hey there Brokenharbour, first kudos for the extremely informative video! I have a question and hopefully u'll be kind enough to help. I'm currently taking hyzaar (hydrochlorothiazide and losartan) for my high blood pressure. I'm currently in school but my extreme social anxiety is affecting me too much, almost want to quit. I also have a mild stutter but read that propronolol could help with that too. I'm interested in either switching to this or using in conjuction. My question is, do you know if there is any drug interactions between losartan and propranolol? anyone? I don't have insurance right now so can't afford to hire a doc. Answers will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for sharing!

Thank you! This is very helpful!

Does it cause insomnia? I've been prescribed Propranolol 40mg today and I'm worried it will keep me awake. But having watched your video I'm wondering if I take it in the morning this won't be the case. Because the drug is fast acting and will have worn off by night.

Peak plasma concentrations are reached in 1-3 hours, so I'd say take it an hour before. It's effect is slightly enhanced if you take it with food. The 10 mg might be sufficient - it is often very effective from the first use. See if 10 mg works for you. If it's on an as-needed basis, the usual dose is 10-40 mg.

Thank you - really good useful video!

dude, I hope you see this comment: I had a pretty bad experience with social anxiety at my new job and it was affecting me in a significant way. One day I had a full on anxiety attack in one of weekly meetings and I felt so bad about it. I went home that day and decided I must find a solution. I remembered reading about beta blockers previously and thought that might be the solution otherwise I'll just drink some alcohol before any meeting... Anyway I found your video and watched the whole thing. I then found an online pharmacy and ordered some Propranalol to try it. I took 20 mg the next time we had that meeting and I found out that all my anxiety was just gone. I now use it regularly before any meetings and it's working great. I don't have any problems like that any more and my work life is so much better. Seriously, this is like a magic pill.

Thank you for the interesting video. I learned a lot. I'm curious, do you still take Propranolol LA everyday?

"anxious in your head but stops the shaky hands." That doesn't sound like it lowers anxiety.

thank you, VERY informative. I have just been prescribed this drug. I have been dealing with anxiety and panic attacks for years, I do function and get by with the help of benzos, I have a full bottle of propranolol at home, but like many anxiety sufferers....I am afraid to take the first dose. They are low strength, only 10mg that I can take up to 4 times daily.....but cannot bring myself to take the first one. I had a horrible experience with SSRI's many years ago and since then, new drugs scare me, even over the counter. I don't think I am the only one.....

Thank you for uploading this video. I was recently prescribed propranolol and I was kind of nervous to start taking it since I knew nothing about it, but after watching your video I feel as though I know more of what to expect. I do have a question relating to the nightmares: will it increase paranoia during awakeness?