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Hi can i take 40 mg propalonol one hr before a presentation for anxiety or do i have to take it daily for it to work? thank you.

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Dr. Pavel Conovalciuc answered

Propranolol: Propranolol is a fairly short acting medication and is used right before the event known to produce anxiety.

Dr Machanic and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/6/2016

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