beta blockers for social anxiety

[ANewHorizon]

ok, so i have social anxiety and im currently taking 200 mgs of zoloft and 150 mgs of seroquel.

i was doing some research and read about beta blockers, and how they help as an as needed basis for situations where you know you will have social anxiety.


my anxiety is virtually gone- except for when im around my boyfriends parents/family/ at his house. when there, it gets pretty severe and i am unable to speak to anyone and i pretty much sit there staring at my feet.

i have to deal with this situation once a week.




so my question is, has anyone used beta blockers for anxiety?

did it work?

does it seem like it would be a good choice for me, and my situation?

should i ask my psychiatrist about it? btw she wont prescribe me any anxiety medications like xanax, so maybe this would be a better alternative?

thanks in advance<3

[tinmuning]

Hi. There's a similar inquiry about beta blockers for social anxiety. You can check this link: do beta blockers work for social anxiety...

You can always ask you doctor about it--that would be the best. Guide to what things you should ask: side effects, dosage, what to do in case side effects affect you functionally and contraindications to medications you're already taking & activities (i.e. exercise).