Propranolol for Performance Anxiety User Reviews (Page 5)

• Liam
• July 2, 2015

"I have had a fear of speaking in front of groups for as far back as I can remember. I dreaded the days when I was assigned a presentation to give in front of my classmates. I tried MANY things to overcome my fear (i.e. hypnosis, practice/repetition, etc), yet nothing seemed to calm my nerves. Often times in college I would choose to receive F's on assignments because it involved giving presentations. My voice would shake, I would get body tremors, rapid heart beat, shortness of breath, and mentally freeze. One day I went to see a doctor and she prescribed me Propranolol. Although I doubted it would work, I took a 20mg dose before a presentation and I couldn't believe the outcome. No more anxious symptoms! So glad I discovered it!"

• Perfe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 5, 2015

"I have read the testimonials of various users herein and decided to try the Propanohol. 10mg was too light for the levels of my anxiety but I just gave a presentation in a foreign country, speaking a foreign language, and it worked perfectly!! I took 40mgs. All that has been said above is true! If you are thinking about and suffering from all of the performance anxiety symptoms, go for it!!! It is a great relied and I thank everyone for sharing their experiences. I felt I had to do the same for others! Best of luck and go shine in your presentations!!"

• Peter
• February 25, 2021

"I suffer from social anxiety disorder and this drug works wonders for me. It calms me down and I’m able to function without the red embarrassed face. It doesn’t make me drowsy or slur my words. It’s a wonder drug for me..."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 3, 2013

"Propranolol is a miracle. It helps with public speaking with no side effects and no addiction. I still feel nervous when I am presenting, but it does not show at all on the outside. People think I am a natural. I have had experiences all the way back in elementary school and high school when I would shake and breath fast, almost having a panic attack when getting up in front of the class. Now, because of this medicine, I am not held back and can be who I want to be in my profession. Plus, this medicine is cheap."

• True...
• February 23, 2013

"I have battled with public speaking for 18 years and would get nervous about a speech even if it was months away. It ended the second I took propranolol. I take 20-40mg 1 hour prior to any public speaking event and I am completely calm. No racing heart beat prior to standing up, no shaky voice, no trembling hands, no more anxiety attacks, etc. I can't believe I've spent 18 years trying every technique on the market, herbs, physical training, etc. to finally realize this one medicine would instantly cure me. I was prescribed this by a psychiatrist after I lost all hope and this has no doubt changed my life and career over night. I went from a regular engineer to running a division of 200 people now with zero fear of speaking to them."

• Aaron
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 29, 2023

"After many years of addiction to benzos and opiates due to anxiety and what I now know to be ADHD, I just tried propranolol for the first time an hour ago. All I can think about is how much pain those drugs caused me and my family, it all could have been avoided with this life-changing drug. This combined with my ADHD medication I now feel like a “normal” person."

• Mckin...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 14, 2012

"To say this is an excellent medicine would be an understatement. This is a miracle. Unfortunately it took me 13 years to realize my problem and I sadly look back to all those glorious moments that I missed. Being a consultant, we live on making presentations to our clients. This medicine has saved my career. Just one 20 mg pill about an hour before the big presentation and I can absolutely rock the presentation. I always had the skills and knowledge but never had a clear solid voice. It always seemed shaky and I always seemed nervous. Not any longer. A big thank you to who ever discovered this."

• Gina
• March 5, 2013

"I have 20 years of public speaking experience as it's been about 75% of what it is that I do for a living. I loved it and have always been good at it. Over the last two years, I've developed these severe panic attacks before giving a presentation and they were progressively getting worse. The blood would rush to my face, my heart beat would pound in my ears, my voice would shake, I couldn't control my breathing or train of thought. This sudden inability to do what I've always done led to depression. I finally went to see my family physician. She immediately prescribed me propanolol. I take 1 10mg pill 30 minutes before public speaking and I finally feel normal again. None of the feelings I have leading up to the attack appeared."

• Real
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 23, 2019

"Just started taking in the spring for performance anxiety on top of hypertension medication. Since I needed to lower blood pressure doctor agreed to prescribe this to me for the anxiety. It really does work. I have serious anxiety issues presenting at work but this knocked it out at 20mg 1 hour before. I even held my hand to myself while presenting round table to prove no shaking. What I have not done is next which is an auditorium on stage coming up to upwards of 500 people. I am hopeful that the propranolol will continue to prevail but mentally still psyched out. Anyone with experience on scaling from small crowds to big audience and dosages? Also want to make sure you all are real. The reviews are almost too good to be true :)"

• Tony
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 9, 2023

"This drug is an absolute miracle! I have suffered from severe panic attacks due to stage fright since my college days. I would do anything to avoid public speaking, but my job requires it more and more. I have been living in hell for the past few years. Accidentally, I found out about propranolol in a movie, and after reading reviews, I was skeptical, but I was willing to try it out. My doctor prescribed it to me, and I have been using it for more than a month now, and it has completely changed my life. I have started doing more public speaking in front of many people, and my performances are outstanding. I receive compliments for my performances. I take 30mg 75 minutes before a serious conference talk or 10mg before some less important event like an important business meeting. It works like a miracle with zero physical symptoms. I feel no fear, am 100% calm and focused, and experience no side effects. It's a shame I didn't find out about this drug earlier. I am 42 years old, and it makes me so happy."

• EmL
• January 5, 2011

Inderal (propranolol) "I have had anxiety a lot since high school and it has gotten worse in college. I have taken many different medicines for anxiety and this is by far the best fit for me. I didn't like how I had to take the other medicines everyday whether or not I felt anxious- this one was great for me because my doctor told me I could take it whenever I felt a little more anxiety than normal. I will take it in the morning if I wake up anxious and I have never had an anxiety attack or feelings of being anxious yet. I would highly suggest talking to your doctor about this medicine if anxiety is the issue."

• Anonymous
• October 20, 2011

"I began having severe panic attacks when I was about 15 or 16 years old. There were a few times that I actually passed out from anxiety, and thought perhaps I had another condition, such as low blood pressure or sugar. Eventually, I realized I had anxiety but I thought the only option was an antidepressant or an anxiety medicine that I'd have to take everyday. I also didn't like the thought of having to take Valium or Xanax. A few months ago, at age 22, my newest doctor talked to me for 5 minutes, realized my issue and immediately put me on propranolol. This medicine is a miracle and I can swear by it enough. I use it when I need it and it 100% works. I had a job interview today that I nailed. I love Propranolol."

• genmod
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 16, 2017

"I am a 44 year old female that as dealt with fear of public speaking all my life. I've recently joined an organization where the ability to public speak is a career necessity. I've tried taking Xanax during public speaking engagements. While it would calm me down slightly, it wasn't able to control the adrenaline-induced autonomic responses such as shaky voice. Today I took 80mg of propranolol spaced between 90 minutes to 30 minutes before my presentation and 2 0.5 mg doses of Alprazolam in that 90 minute to 30 minute window before my presentation. I was nervous entering the presentation. As soon as I spoke, no sign of anxiety or shaky voice evident. I was joking and very natural on stage. I am so grateful for these drugs."

• Meg
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 6, 2016

"This medication is extremely helpful when it comes to performance anxiety. I am currently a 18 year old student and have been struggling with severe performance anxiety since I was in elementary school. Even having to stand up and talk in front of just 2 people would make me freak out and cause an extreme amount of stress and anxiety. I discovered propranolol around a year ago and it has changed my life. I never thought that I would find a solution to my debilitating anxiety, but I can honestly say that this medication works 100% for this issue. I take 30mg an hour before each speech/performance and the physical symptoms of the fight or flight response are completely gone. I recommend this to everyone suffering with this problem."

• Stron...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 13, 2013

"I was horrendous at talking publically and had run away from giving presentations so much so that I had changed jobs and never given a presentation in my life. I took a new job I knew I would love but involved presentations so went to my Doc. He prescribed Propanolol quick release and what can I say? Amazing... Now timing and amounts are trial and error. I am a big guy - 6'2, 220 lbs so for me I stagger mine and take 80mg 1hr 45 before, 80 mg 1hr 30 before and 80mg 1hr 15 before and for that hour I am amazing. So 240 mg in total. I would not recommend starting out on this dose. For women try 20mg and men 40mg and move up if required. Side effects for me - hard to sleep if I have taken after 2pm, extra sweating and no cardio within 4 hours"

• Happy...
• August 17, 2015

"I've had a paralyzingly fear of public speaking for as long as I can remember. I've humiluated myself endless times trying to do presentations. And I mean to the point of becoming so violently ill from the anxiety that Id run out of the room. Fast forward 6 years and in my first big corporate position im required to do a presentation. I almost died. I anticipated this moment. I dreaded it. I went to a dr desperate for help who prescribed me propranolol. I took 15mg 10mg and another half) 2 hours prior plus .25 mg xanax and I felt amazing. I did the best presentation of my life. No nerves. No jitters. I was cool, calm, collected. I made eye contact and was funny. I used my hands and could have stayed up there all day. I love it!!!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 17, 2012

"Propranolol was a game changer for me. At the age of 37, I suddenly began to have panic attacks during presentations to management. These attacks could have been a career ender for me. Luckily my doctor prescribed me 10Mg and I only take it before a presentation or interview etc. I now feel totally relaxed and in command of the situation. I keep some with me at work, so I have if needed. It's funny because I now get compliments on my poise and delivery! Also, the fact that I no longer have these attacks reduces my anxiety level, and therefore I may be able to step away from taking in the future. Performance anxiety is more common than people think, so don't let it hold you back."

• Sean
• September 2, 2019

"I have always suffered from a fear of public speaking and had extreme flight/fight symptoms when I had to present to even a small group. This would see my sweating, blushing, shaking so much I couldn’t hold my papers or drink a glass of water, my voice trembling or cracking and a desperate urge to run from the room.The patronising attitude from people who do not have this debilitating issue and tell you ‘don’t be nervous ‘ or ‘just practice, take deep breaths and be confident ‘, was so unhelpful. I went to my doctor and prescribed 40 mg and tried this before my first job interview in twenty years. I was still naturally nervous and not sure if tablets would work. However, once I started my presentation I could talk clearly,no shaking, lots of eye contact. I simply exuded more and more confidence the more I spoke & I smashed the interview. My only regret is I waited 25 years"

• Blusher
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 28, 2013

"This medication really helped by anxiety. I took 20 mg one hour before going to work and when my boss asked me how was I, I didn't blush as usual and didn't feel so uncomfortable. Even though I thought the symptoms will come but was surprised that I didn't blush."

• Heart
• September 8, 2015

"As a high-schooler who has had bad anxiety since middle school, Propranolol is my saviour. I get a red face, shaky hands and legs, weak voice, extremely dry throat, sweaty, and fast heartbeat when I have to read or present anything in front of one or more people. I even sometimes get those when just talking to people who I don't know. I took a propranolol pill on the first day of school when I knew I would be very anxious and talking to many new people. It was a miracle. I was confidant and had no trouble talking. Since, I have also tried it for presentations and I delivered a speech for the first time without embarrassing myself with visible and extreme nervous symptoms. I could actually talk without swallowing every 2 seconds. I love it."

• David
• August 10, 2015

"I took propranolol initially as a migraine preventative 20+ years ago, at a time I had a job which required me to deliver presentations. I wasn't manic when I had to do these, but there were butterflies. I was amazed that the propranolol completely stopped these reactions, which of course it does by blocking adrenaline. I've used the drug a time or two when going through difficult times. It completely stops anxiety, with ZERO side effects in my case. No drowsiness, sedation, etc., as with benzos. Been nearly 25 years, and I remain astounded that this class of drug, beta blockers, is not used much more frequently for ultra-safe, low side effect anxiety relief."

• Gabriel
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 13, 2017

"This medicine really works. As I commented below, I have struggled with panic attacks/anxiety, that sometimes sets in when I am about to start presenting/speak in front of many people, for 25 years (I am now 43). The strange thing is that sometimes it does not happen. I can't control under which presentation the body launches the full attack. Today I had another presentation for 35 people. I prepared very well. Took 60 mg propranolol 1 hour before. I had no heart racing, none of my usual shaky voice, no choking, etc. The med blocks it actually. It WORKS. I can present calm as a normal person. I also noticed that I have almost no anxiety in the days before presentations compared to before when I didn't used propranolol as I know I'm going to be fine I'm now not anxious"

• Allison...
• November 16, 2015

"This medicine has absolutely changed my life for the better. I wasn't sure if I'd ever make it through graduate school but this tiny little pill supported me! Its not stigmatized, addictive, and it actually helps you get to a netter place where you don't need it anymore!!!"

• Aleja...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 19, 2021

"I suffered a major panic attack during a high school presentation when I was 12 and have had a crippling fear of public speaking ever since. It even got to the point early in my career where I’d have panic attacks even meeting 1 on 1 with my boss. It nearly ruined my career. Every time I presented in front of a group I’d suffer the worst physical symptoms of anxiety and fear. When I was 35, I was preparing to present in front of about 300 people and was crippled with fear leading up to the event. A friend recommended beta blockers so I visited my doc and got a prescription for 40mg. Well I smashed the presentation out of the park and since then my career has taken off! I now give presentations weekly and take 40mg 90 mins before. Beta blockers have been the best thing for my career and I’ll be forever in debt to modern medicine. Miracle drug!"

• Marbeth
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 6, 2016

"I'm 43 years old and have had a chronic stage fright that I'd rather DIE than speak in public. I learned last week that I'd be lecturing in front of 50 or so people all Saturdays of March and April 2016. My initial thought was to RESIGN! But I can't for economic reasons, besides I'm doing well here and respected by everyone. Long story short, I googled for quick relief for stage fright as I've suffered for this since I was 11. Trembling voice is my biggest problem. Inderal is a modern day miracle! I poppped in 2 tabs 10mg each an hour before my presentation made sure i've full stomach. When my turn came, no raising heart! AND NO MORE TREMBLING VOICE!!!! I feel i can conquer all now! This was just yesterday and it felt great!"