These meta-analyses found no statistically significant differences between the efficacy of propranolol and benzodiazepines regarding the short-term treatment of panic disorder with or without agoraphobia .
Also , no evidence was found for effects of propranolol on PTSD symptom severity through inhibition of memory reconsolidation .
In conclusion , the quality of evidence for the efficacy of propranolol at present is insufficient to support the routine use of propranolol in the treatment of any of the anxiety disorders
The effects of propranolol in the treatment of anxiety disorders have not been systematic ally evaluated previously .
The aim was to conduct a systematic review and meta- analysis of r and omised controlled trials , addressing the efficacy of oral propranolol versus placebo or other medication as a treatment for alleviating either state or trait anxiety in patients suffering from anxiety disorders .
Propranolol reduces the anxiety associated with day case surgery.
OBJECTIVE To find out if propranolol , a non-cardioselective beta-blocker , can reduce the anxiety associated with day case surgery . DESIGN Prospect i ve r and omized double blind trial . SETTING University hospital , Irel and . SUBJECTS An unselected group of 53 patients undergoing day case surgery . INTERVENTION Subjects r and omised to receive either propranolol ( 10 mg ) or placebo on the morning of operation . MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Blood pressure ; pulse , anxiety , pain score and patient satisfaction . RESULTS Mean ( SD ) Hospital Anxiety and Depression score was significantly lower in the propranolol group than in the control group ( 2.5 ( 0.7 ) compared with 4.6 ( 0.7 ) , p < 0.0001 ) before discharge . CONCLUSION A low dose of propranolol given on the morning of day case surgery significantly reduced patients ' anxiety
These meta-analyses found no statistically significant differences between the efficacy of propranolol and benzodiazepines regarding the short-term treatment of panic disorder with or without agoraphobia .
Also , no evidence was found for effects of propranolol on PTSD symptom severity through inhibition of memory reconsolidation .
In conclusion , the quality of evidence for the efficacy of propranolol at present is insufficient to support the routine use of propranolol in the treatment of any of the anxiety disorders
The effects of propranolol in the treatment of anxiety disorders have not been systematic ally evaluated previously .
The aim was to conduct a systematic review and meta- analysis of r and omised controlled trials , addressing the efficacy of oral propranolol versus placebo or other medication as a treatment for alleviating either state or trait anxiety in patients suffering from anxiety disorders .