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 .
Oral premedication one hour before minor gynaecological surgery — does it have any effect?
The purpose of the present study was to compare the effects of oral premedication with ketohemidone 5 mg , lorazepam 1 mg , propranolol 40 mg or placebo , given about an hour prior to anaesthesia , in a prospect i ve r and omized double‐blind fashion . One hundred and twenty ASA I female patients scheduled for elective laparos‐copy were r and omly prescribed one of the study drugs . Patient evaluation of anxiety , nurse evaluation of premedication , induction and postoperative course were studied . Ninety‐three of the 120 patients ( 78 % ) experienced no change or a decrease in anxiety , regardless of type of active drug or placebo administered . Eighty‐eight of the patients ( 73 % ) were considered adequately premedicated by the nurse observer , with no differences between the groups . Pre induction pulse rate , blood pressure and amount of induction agent needed was also similar between the four groups of patients . No major differences could be seen during the postoperative course . We found no major effects of any of the active drugs studied compared to placebo . Routine use of small doses of oral premedication one hour before elective surgery among low anxiety patients could probably be omitted
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 .