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[quote=Anonymous]Regarding beta blockers, I’m a PP who takes them. I started taking as needed before speaking engagements but really liked the overall sense of calm they provided and now take daily. Would it be better not to take them - probably - but there are no side effects for me and they are medications that have been around for many years with many people taking them for many years. They do not act on the mind or change your thinking like a benzo. They just control your heart rate and other physical symptoms of anxiety that often stem from rapid heartbeat. It was really a dramatic improvement for me. To the specific point about losing effectiveness, I don’t think that’s true and have not had to consider changing my dose. There are some newer blood pressure meds but I believe the older beta blockers are typically prescribed for this purpose. Atenolol, propranolol are examples. I take atenolol. Hope this is helpful as you look into options.[/quote]
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