My doctor put me on this medication yesterday. He said Beta Blockers can sometimes help keep the adrenaline rush down. I have been on Paxil for 3 1/2 years and it has worked great until recently.
Has anyone had experience with a beta blocker and what happened while you were on it?
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Dear Alli,
Betablockers are usually used at full dose to reduce blood pressure . For anxiety amd panic we get a lower dose which slows down your heart rate sufficient to reduce the racing heart leading to shortness of breath spiralling into a panic state fuelled by the fear of what might be happening to you.
It may also lower your blood pressure a bit which may make you feel lightheaded/ dizzy. It's just doing what it says on the tin !! If you are seriously dizzy go back and review with GP , if it's only a bit and it's helping you anxiety wise then persevere. These should kick in immediately.
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Meg
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