Propranolol for Performance Anxiety User Reviews

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 28, 2021

"For those of you like me who suffer severe performance/social anxiety, including rapid heartbeat, shaking, struggling to speak, etc., this drug is a perfect fix. It stops your body from being overrun with adrenaline, which enables you to come across calm and composed. It's so effective. Good luck to all those who suffer from this condition as it can really impact one's life."

• dtt
• November 14, 2014

"Used it today for a work presentation and it worked. At some point later in the day I had to hold back the tears thinking about how my life would have been different had I known about this medicine. I'm 42 years old and wish I knew about this 20 years ago."

• BestC...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 15, 2021

"Ever since a bad nervous, shaking breakdown ad hoc impromptu talk in my 9th grade speech class activated by my teacher in high school at age 15, I've been petrified of public speaking. I dropped classes in high school and college where there was a presentation required. I limited my career advancement where presentations would be required. Over the years I advanced anyway and would be required to manage and speak in front of large groups. I still had the same dread and potential bad side effects. I finally researched and found this drug at 53 years old. I'm now 55 years old and a senior manager. I needed this 40 years ago. Tell your doctor it's for performance anxiety; apparently used by many musicians and artists over the years. I wish it was more well known back in the day. For those doing presentations. 20mg 1.5 hours before, 20mg 1 hour before, 20mg 30 minutes before. All will be good!"

• nicky...
• November 1, 2019

"I have an intense fear of public speaking. I get such a bad adrenaline rush; my voice shakes, and I feel like I'm going to pass out. Then propranolol came up with my doctor. Now, when I know I'll be public speaking, I take 30 mg anywhere from 30 mins to an hour before, and my symptoms are gone. No signs of my terror, I am cool and confident. Also, I was reading a really interesting article where propranolol can actually help you eradicate anxiety. Essentially, my brain used to associate public speaking with adrenaline rushes and embarrassment. Now my brain doesn't have to fear it, and I've spoken publicly with propranolol quite a few times. Now I don't need it nearly as much. It used to be that I couldn't even speak up in a small meeting. Now I'm able to do that with ease even without propranolol, because my body isn't conditioned to have that adrenaline rush, and I'm more confident. I hope to continue to speak publicly with propranolol and hopefully come to a day I don't need it anymore."

• Shane
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 18, 2019

"Well, I tried to write a review about this drug and ended up writing 2100 characters when the max is 1000 so it all got deleted LOL. Long story short, I could not shut up about this drug because it is an absolute life-saver. Senior in college and had to drop countless number of classes because I couldn't so much as introduce myself to the class. Fast forward to yesterday, I just did my first presentation using propranolol and WOW. 40 mg an hour before and cured physical symptoms of the stress and anxiety of public speaking - no sweating, no shaking, no nothing. Just a whole lot of confidence. Got to keep this short but remember YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Plenty of people are going through this anxiety too. THIS DRUG is A LIFE-SAVER!!"

• Dan...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 13, 2023

"Back in 1976, when I was in my early 20s, I was at a low point in my life due to my social anxiety. My doctor prescribed propranolol 10 mg several times a day. The drug helped me tremendously, controlling my shaky hands, racing heartbeat, sweating when faced with presentations and even just social interactions. I have had a successful career making many presentations to large groups with no symptoms. I'm now retired and playing guitar and singing in a band. I could have never done these things without propranolol. It is a miracle drug."

• husq
• February 14, 2020

"For some reason or another, I have a deathly fear of public speaking and presentations. Such a fear that I would do anything to get out of speaking in front of classmates. On the first day of this semester, the professor announced that each person was to stand up one by one and tell the class about themselves. I walked out of the classroom and emailed the professor that I forgot my laptop somewhere and went to go find it before it was stolen (total lie). While presenting, my heart pounds, I lose my breath, my voice quivers, etc. It is beyond embarrassing, and I stress days before I know I'm going to present. I finally went to my doctor after reading the reviews on this website and was prescribed propranolol. I took it today and felt great during my talk in a 200-person lecture hall. This medicine keeps your body so calm the entire time. Your heart doesn't pound, you breathe normally, your voice doesn't shake. It's such a relief, and I'm so happy I found out about it."

• Game...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 29, 2014

"Propranolol launched my career! I suffered from severe fight-or-flight syndrome during presentations, interviews, meetings, and even phone calls. Symptoms included rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, sweating, weak voice, etc. I started taking these almost a year ago and have since been promoted to a director position. I present to our entire organization and lead meetings with our executive team - symptom-free! I use 10 mg for meetings and up to 40 mg for presentations and interviews. I have also used 10 mg before a golf tournament and the 1st tee box jitters were completely gone. The rest of my game still sucked, but it felt good not to dribble the first one off the tee!"

• Anonymous
• August 25, 2011

"I am actually a physician (weird, I know), and always had a problem with anxiety. At one point, it was truly affecting my life. I could cope and work, but like many of us, I constantly had the fear of 'panicking' or 'losing control.' It started to affect my work, so I actually became a patient and asked my doctor for some help. I've never had trouble dealing with the stress mentally, but the physical symptoms just drove me crazy and made the anxiety worse. I'd get shaky, warm, uncomfortable, etc., etc. On THE FIRST DAY I took 10mg, my life changed. Every single negative body symptom I experienced was gone. My confidence came back, and honestly, I'm a better physician because of it. Simply amazing."

• No ni...
• February 3, 2020

"40 odd years of blushing and a fear of blushing - gone. I’ve read countless self-help books, meditated, was on Zoloft for years, changed my diet, seen a psychologist, etc. Didn’t work. Beta blockers work, I feel like I am myself. A couple of days of an upset stomach was the only side effect but it’s now gone. Thank you, Science."

• Ned
• December 26, 2015

"Miracle medicine. I'm a surgeon and started taking it during residency for the equivalent of stage fright doing surgery. Over 20 years there is no question of its efficacy (and safety). It has allowed me to do mission trips and complicated procedures under the most stressful situations. I use it less over the years but still do because it still has a very strong calming effect without sedating or clouding the sensorium. It's as close to a miracle medicine as I have ever seen."

• Meqan...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 26, 2024

"I do a lot of public speaking and developed terrible situational performance anxiety during Covid, although I struggled on and off over the years. My primary symptoms were breathlessness and extreme sweating (literally pouring down my face and getting in my eyes). It was terrible, but something I thought I had to live with. Researched the problem and found out about propranolol and what it could do. I talked to my doctor who was happy to prescribe it. Just 10 mg an hour before and I am calm and in control again. Absolutely no sweating or breathlessness. No side effects at that low dose. I highly recommend this medication for performance anxiety."

• Delboy
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 15, 2023

"I've used this drug PRN for over 10 years now and it is simply a career saver and, as a result, a life saver. Without it, I would not be able to do the job I do nor obviously earn the good money I make to support my family. Prior to being prescribed this medication, I suffered from extreme public speaking and performance anxiety. I would use Diazepam but, while numbing the nerves, I felt that it made me quite dumb. So I would slur and even once nearly fell over, having bumped into some chairs after leaving a meeting room at the conclusion of the meeting. My anxiety was that bad, I used to make up the most lame excuses to avoid even the most rudimentary meetings, and presenting was completely out of the question. I'm positive that I was the office joke. All that changed with this med. I sometimes find myself in my current role presenting to over 100 people. Pffff. Simple these days. I come across polished and confident. Absolutely love it. The only drug I'll ever use."

• unist...
• March 9, 2021

"Even raising my hand in class was something that I feared so much, let alone presentations in front of other people. I tried so many ways to reduce the feeling of fight or flight every time that I'd have to speak, but let me tell you, taking a few deep breaths before presenting did absolutely nothing for me. But this MEDICATION is like a gift from God. It got rid of my shaky hands, shaky voice, fast heart rate. I could think clearly, and although you can still get a little nervous in your head, none of the symptoms show, and speaking goes so smoothly! It makes me want to sign up for every presentation ever...seriously. So glad I found out about it :)"

• Sarah...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 10, 2024

"Why is this not a listed anxiety drug!!! I have tried therapy to no avail and this drug saved my career. My job involves presenting, however, I developed pre-covid a crippling response when I stand to introduce myself. A severe rush of adrenaline, every inch of me screaming RUN RUN RUN. Sweaty, shaky, unable to speak or breathe, heart pounding. The feeling was terror. I unfortunately ran out of a big presentation in front of the board and had to leave my old job. I then found propranolol and all symptoms gone when I pop a 40mg pill 1h then 30min before. Lucky I found it when I did."

• md101
• April 28, 2015

"Used propranolol recently for a best man speech as I suffer terribly with anxiety and panic attacks. Words cannot describe how well this worked for me. I was still mentally nervous, but physically I was in complete control with no stutter, breathing problems, or heart palpitations. I actually enjoyed it and I could have spoken all night. I never review anything online but just felt I wanted to share my experience as I know how horrible performance anxiety can be."

• Backt...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 15, 2020

"Finding this thread and getting a script for Propranolol has literally given me back my confidence when presenting and saved my career! I never had an issue with public speaking until a bad episode 3 years ago crippled my confidence. Since then, I've been promoted to a very senior level in a tech organization, and regular speaking is required. I would dread having to give a talk for weeks in advance, feel sick at the idea, and wonder if those symptoms would present themselves again. I have used it 3 times in the last month for 3 big presentations, and I nailed every single one! I'm even happier around the office because now I can just focus on my material and know I can relax when I get up to speak. I wasted 3 years on therapy and all sorts, when this was my last shot at the dice. I'm so grateful for how it has helped me."

• keross
• March 28, 2014

"I used to be a singer but had to quit because of worsening panic attacks (including twitching face muscles - the shame). I hated myself for quitting but saw no other choice. I was working as an EFL teacher and eventually had to quit that too because facing a class suddenly became overwhelming. Staff meetings were impossible, presentations at training sessions were out of the question, until even talking to my small class made me want to run far far away. So I became a freelance copywriter so I could stay at home and not face anyone. I was alone for about 6 years. About 6 months ago somebody told me about propranolol. My new job starts Monday. Thank you, thank you thank you, modern medicine, from me and my family, for giving me my life back"

• SaraL...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 29, 2014

"I started getting panic attacks when I was 12. Every time I had to present something to my class, it felt like I was having a heart attack and my hands and voice would shake uncontrollably. I couldn't get through the presentations most of the time, and the kids would make fun of me. It was dreadful. Finally, when I was 14, I saw the doctor who prescribed this. It was a life-changer. There was a speech I had to give as an 8th-grade project, and while I was up at the podium, I could actually organize all my thoughts. No shaking. No heart palpitations. No sweaty hands. I could have stayed up there for hours! I even remember thinking, 'this stuff really works!' I'm 23 now and started taking it for work-related situations."

• Zxano
• November 2, 2014

"Was very anxious and became depressed after my father was diagnosed terminally ill. I started a new job which didn't help with the stress. Was having often panic attacks. Now I feel amazing. I now have my life back. Without this I think I would have had to be hospitalized. Thank goodness. Life is good again."

• Sannno
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 2, 2023

"Okay... wow... just wow. I have been struggling with social anxiety my whole life: blushing, trembling, not good in groups, shaky voice, and hands. Because of some bad experiences, I have a major fear of having these symptoms and making a complete idiot of myself. I now take 10-15 mg an hour before the social event and all the symptoms are gone! I felt such relief after this. There is hope! No more lying awake for days because a social event comes up. It doesn't help with the anxiety itself, but propranolol keeps your body relaxed so your head stays relaxed too. Wish I knew about this 25 years ago. This is actually saving my career at this point..."

• med...
• September 13, 2019

Inderal (propranolol) "This drug is a miracle! Imagine every time you're about to present in front of people - the panic creeping in, heart racing, visible trembling almost to the point of convulsion with a lump in your throat and cracking voice. Imagine what everyone's thinking as you choke trying to spit out words on a piece of paper, who knew reading could be so difficult. Think about the embarrassment and how incompetent you feel when in reality you actually exude confidence. Why is my body attacking me? Why is it impossible to simply read off a piece of paper and not turn into a shaking wreck. This was me...and I had tried many therapies I read online before, trust me. Long story short...I was cured first dose of Inderal and never looked back. I hope others find relief."

• Relie...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 20, 2016

"This drug saved my life. I am 40+ PhD senior manager in a major company and I have had speaking anxiety with big crowds that goes way beyond normal nerves. I have tried every type of therapy and public speaking training. 18 months ago I gave a review to 70 people that went so badly (I will spare details) and left me so full of shame. I went home and considered ending my life as I could see no way out or ability to face my wife and beautiful children. I saw a doctor who gave me propranolol and now I am a flawless speaker who is referred to as one of the strongest speakers in the company! Preparation and knowledge are 100% critical, but this drug removes clinical, crippling inhibitions and lets me show who I really am. Life-saving!"

• Edwar...
• February 6, 2014

"My entire life, I have had a fear of public speaking that is so intense I would literally shut down and stop talking in the middle of a presentation. My heart feels like it is going to jump out of my chest, my mind goes completely blank, I turn red-faced, and my body and voice begin to tremble uncontrollably. I failed college courses, changed jobs, and altered my entire life just to avoid speaking in public. It was such a difficult and embarrassing problem that filled me with so much shame. One day, a friend told me about propranolol and so I went to the Doctor. The Doc prescribed and I can now present like a professional with zero anxiety. Simply put, this medicine changed my entire life and I would recommend it to anyone with anxiety."

• Happy...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 2, 2024

"This drug has saved my life and career. I was bullied a lot in school and experienced severe trauma with presenting in school, which followed on to uni, work, and life. At one stage in my life, I avoided presenting for years, calling in sick at work or doing all other parts of uni assignments instead of presenting. But you reach a point where you understand that presenting is the only thing holding you back. Long story short, I discovered this drug last year through Google (lol) and it's honestly been a lifesaver... reading other comments, I seem to take a higher dosage than others. 20 mg 90 mins before presenting, 40 mg 60 mins before, and anywhere from 20-40 mg 30 mins before. I sometimes experience a bad night's sleep on the days I do take Propranolol and sometimes feel a bit fatigued 3-4 hours into the drug (but that could be because of my higher dosage). I hope to one day take less and less of the drug to alleviate some of the side effects, but for now, I'm happy with everything."