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BETA
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Propranolol

Propranolol is a non-selective beta-blocker used primarily for cardiovascular conditions & anxiety, including performance anxiety & PTSD reconsolidation.

anxietycardiovascularperformanceptsd
Evidence last reviewed: 05 Apr 2026
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Biomarkers studied
Outcomes directly measured across the evidence records below
Cognitive
Anxiety
Evidence
4 records
Performance anxiety reduction
Adults with performance anxietySystematic review
PUBMEDHigh

Propranolol was effective in reducing performance anxiety symptoms.

Dose: 40 mgDuration: Single doseForm: TabletTiming: 1 hour before performance
Prevention of variceal bleeding
Patients with cirrhosisReview
PUBMEDModerate

Propranolol is used as a first-line therapy to prevent variceal bleeding in cirrhosis.

Dose: 40 mgDuration: Long-termForm: TabletTiming: Daily
Reduction in mortality post-myocardial infarction
Patients with acute myocardial infarctionRCT
PUBMEDHigh

Propranolol significantly reduced mortality in patients post-myocardial infarction.

Dose: 40 mgDuration: Long-termForm: TabletTiming: Daily
Reduction in symptoms of akathisia
Patients with antipsychotic-induced akathisiaSystematic review
PUBMEDModerate

Propranolol was associated with a reduction in akathisia symptoms compared to placebo.

Dose: 20 mgDuration: 6 daysForm: TabletTiming: Daily
Forms
Tablet
Commonly used for anxiety and cardiovascular conditions.
Extended-release capsule
Used for long-term management of hypertension and angina.
Oral solution
Used for patients who have difficulty swallowing tablets.

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