Propranolol a non selective Beta blocker can be prescribed to decrease anxiety associated with
Chronic neurotic disorder
Schizophrenia
Sho term stressful situation
Endogenous depression
Ref-KDT 6/e p143 Propranolol is used for controlling the performance anxiety, major manifestation of which are due to increase the sympathetic activity (tachycardia, palpilpalpit etc)
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