Initiate Treatment with Beta-blockers
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Beta-blockers are primarily indicated for performance anxiety, with reduction of the autonomic response to anxiety; it does not affect the cognitive component of anxiety. Typical doses are propranolol (Inderal), 10 to 40 mg, or atenolol (Tenormin), 25 to 100 mg, approximately 1 to 2 hours before the performance. Potential side effects include bradycardia, hypotension, and drowsiness.
Sarah J. Thompson, MD
Online Diagnosis of Symptoms and Medical Diseases Online Diagnosis of Psychiatric Disorders
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