Beta blockers

[DoubleACE]

Hello, I have suffered from GAD for about 6 months now. When i first went to the Dr. about 6 months ago i was prescribed 20mg Celexa. I feel the Celexa has helped a bit but still had minor to saver anxiety from time to time, (some days on and some days off) i recently went back to my Dr. and he upped the dose of Celexa to 40 mg and asked if i wanted to try Xanax or beta blockers to help. I said no to the Xanax because i don't want to get addicted or dependent on the drug when i know the anxiety will go away after some time so i usually just wait it out in agony.

But i am curious about beta blockers. My Dr. said they can calm anxiety before it starts and also bump up your awareness to what is going on around you. I have no clue what beta blockers actually do and I am seeking answers from you people because you dont BS.

Are they addictive?
Do they help with anxiety?
Are there side effects?
Anyone had good/bad experiences?

Any info would be very helpful.

Thanks

[petrified]

Hi I currently take propananol/beta blockers, and I must say they work wonders for me. I haven't had any side effects and as soon as I feel an anxiety attack coming on I have one and it clears the symptoms for me fairly quickly. I haven't found them to be addictive as I have always just taken them as needed, which isn't very often as of late. But I must say I like to no I have some just in case.

[acetone]

No they are not addictive.
They help with physical symptoms of anxiety like racing heartbeat, pins and needle sensation and tremors
Side effects vary person to person
I like them. A valuable anti anxiety weapon in my inventory.

They must be taken in advance when you know that you are going to be anxious.

[jessed03]

Awesome, two Ace's in one thread :)

[GeneAllen]

Celexa and Inderal with doctors guidance only as there are interactions (moderate), but doc can make sure you won't have them. Peace