Propranolol for Anxiety: A benzodiazepine alternative

Propranolol's use in anxiety and is it a suitable alternative to benzodiazepines such as Xanax, Klonopin, Valium, or Ativan?
Intro: 0:00
What is propranolol and how does it work? 0:58
What is propranolol used for FDA and off-label uses 02:29
How long does it take for propranolol to work? 03:37
Is propranolol addicting? 04:27
Side effects of propranolol 05:23
Drug interaction of propranolol 07:12
Consideration when taking propranolol 09:10
Final thoughts on propranolol 10:27
Bloopers 🤦🏽‍♀️ 12:40

Resources:
Deprescribing Guide: https://amzn.to/4dZEUMk
Stahl's Prescribing Guide: https://amzn.to/3UXj8QL

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References:
NHS . (2021). Propranolol. NHS. https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/proprano...

Propranolol FDA Label (2011) https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsa...

Shahrokhi, M., & Gupta, V. (2020). Propranolol. PubMed; StatPearls Publishing. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NB...

Stahl, S. M., Grady, M. M., & Muntner, N. (2021). Stahl's essential psychopharmacology: Neuroscientific basis and practical applications. Cambridge University Press.

Stahl,S. (2021). Stahl’s Essential Psychopharmacology: Prescriber’s Guide, 7th Ed. Cambridge University Press.

Steenen, S. A., van Wijk, A. J., van der Heijden, G. J., van Westrhenen, R., de Lange, J., & de Jongh, A. (2016). Propranolol for the treatment of anxiety disorders: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of psychopharmacology (Oxford, England), 30(2), 128–139. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269881115612236

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