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Prescribed Betacap For Anxiety. Should I Take It Daily Or Only When Required?

Dear Doctor
My doctor has advised me to take Betacap tr 40 for breathing problem due to anxiety.
This medicine works for me.
I practice yoga and meditation and only some times I get this anxiety now a days.
When I get this anxiety I take Betacap tr 40 and it helps me.
Can I take this medicine only when it is required or whether I have take it daily.
Please suggest me.

Thank You



Thu, 15 Aug 2013
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Ayurveda Specialist 's  Response
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1. Betacap TR (propanolol) should be taken daily (in anxiety) to maintain steady blood plasma levels and reduce attacks of anxiety.
2. as this drug masks symptoms of hyperthyroidism, and hypoglycemia make sure you check your blood values with Laboratory and your attending physician.
3. even when you want to discontinue, it should be gradual and not abrupt as it can lead to angina, arrhythmia.
4. get your EKG done every 2nd month to know the heart rate, as this drug causes sinus bradycardia..
5. if you experience cold extremities, insomnia, constipation, breathing problem,weakness,mood alterations:these are adverse drug reaction of the drug
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Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. Vidya Sagar's  Response
Hello Dear , You may continue your, Betacap TR 40 , and you may add another Tablets ( Alprazolam 0.5 tablets ) .
keep doing yoga it will be very helpfull for you and take medical when you have stressful or anxiety, you may take medicine daily for better results, thanks
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Ayurveda Specialist Dr. Shree Parkash's  Response
You continue with this medicine but you must do yoga daily. for better result youshould take Tab. Ecosprin 75 mg also and avoid all spicy food.Betacap TR 40 , and you may add another Tablets ( Alprazolam 0.5 tablets ) .
keep doing yoga it will be very helpfull for you and take medical when you have stressful or anxiety, you may take medicine daily for better results,
Regards,
Dr. Shree parkash
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Homeopath Dr. C. J. Varghese's  Response
Hello friend,
This question again shows that you are an anxious type of personality. Use it only when you find it needed. Any such chemical drug is harmful in the long run and so withdrawing totally is the ideal step. As you said, your yoga and meditation are helping you to reduce its use.
Another step you can do very effectively is to undergo Homoeopathic treatment. There your genetic and constitutional tendency to become anxious and particular life situations to which you become anxious will be studied and an individualistic and curative remedy will be given to you so that you can totally be free from chemical drugs. You will enjoy real health for the remaining period of your life. You can continue meditation and yoga along with Homoeopathy.
Therefore approach an expert Homoeopath at the earliest.
Or you can contact me with your case in detail, I can help you.
With best wishes,
Dr. C. J. Varghese
Homoeopath
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Prescribed Betacap For Anxiety. Should I Take It Daily Or Only When Required?

** 1. Betacap TR (propanolol) should be taken daily (in anxiety) to maintain steady blood plasma levels and reduce attacks of anxiety. 2. as this drug masks symptoms of hyperthyroidism, and hypoglycemia make sure you check your blood values with Laboratory and your attending physician. 3. even when you want to discontinue, it should be gradual and not abrupt as it can lead to angina, arrhythmia. 4. get your EKG done every 2nd month to know the heart rate, as this drug causes sinus bradycardia.. 5. if you experience cold extremities, insomnia, constipation, breathing problem,weakness,mood alterations:these are adverse drug reaction of the drug