So I took 20 mg propranolol for social anxiety this morning without prescription or anything should I stop, how?

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Please consult an expert for social anxiety. You can stop propranolol if you r taking it daily and use it as n when required (sos). Propranolol can reduce physical symptoms of anxiety, but that's temperory. A thorough interview is needed to understand your issues. Certain relaxation exercises can be helpful to you. A structured plan of behavioral and cognitive therapy and/or medications can help.

Nilam Behere · Accepted Answer

Please consult an expert for social anxiety. You can stop propranolol if you r taking it daily and use it as n when required (sos). Propranolol can reduce physical symptoms of anxiety, but that's temperory. A thorough interview is needed to understand your issues. Certain relaxation exercises can be helpful to you. A structured plan of behavioral and cognitive therapy and/or medications can help.

Nisheet M Patel · Answer

Propranolol is short term/short cut to avoid social anxiety and not permanent solution. You need to consult a psychiatrist and take proper treatment in form of medicines along with psychotherapy.

Rajan P · Answer

Dear Lybrate user, please stop taking medicine at once. Self-medication is definitely wrong and also who diagnosed and told you that you have social anxiety, is another problem. Since you are only 19, it is ok to have some amount of anxieties while facing social situations which is very normal. In course of time, as you experience, it will automatically disappear. By repeatedly facing the situations that make you nervous/anxious, you can overcome these kinds of anxieties to a great extent. Wishing you a happy new year.

Prakhar Jain · Answer

You can stop taking it. You need to take regular and proper treatment for your social anxiety issue. Therapy sessions will definitely help you cope up with anxiety without medications. You need to consult a psychiatrist for the best treatment.