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Are beta blockers effective for controlling blood pressure during anxiety episodes, my bp spikes to 160/100 when anxious? are certain beta blockers better for people with anxiety disorders (calming effect)?

Q: are beta blockers effective for controlling blood pressure during anxiety episodes, my bp spikes to 160/100 when anxious? are certain beta blockers better for people with anxiety disorders (calming effect)?

: Only way to tell is to try different ones. I mostly use propranolol. Some folks are slow metabolizers of BB especially Chinese. You did not mention your ethnicity. You cannot give us too much information.

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Only way to tell is to try different ones. I mostly use propranolol. Some folks are slow metabolizers of BB especially Chinese. You did not mention your ethnicity. You cannot give us too much information.

Answered 1/3/2023

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Are beta blockers effective for controlling blood pressure during anxiety episodes, my bp spikes to 160/100 when anxious? are certain beta blockers better for people with anxiety disorders (calming effect)?

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