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I take metoprolol 25 mg for anxiety. dr. says propranolol may be more affective. what is the difference?
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Propranolol: The effectiveness of a beta blocking drug for helping anxiety is related to its ability to cross the blood-brain barrier which, in turn, is related to it's lipophilic vs hydrophilic properties. Both drugs cross, but propranolol does it better, so may be more effective in some people.
Answered 9/29/2016
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