I have pretty intense performance anxiety & thus far in my life, have just dealt with it on my own. Next month, I have to speak in front of a large live audience and cameras. A friend told me about beta blockers & I really want to try them out. My question: I do use a sleep aid (zopiclone) once in a while, especially the night before "big" days. Is it o.k. to use propranolol if I've taken a sleeping pill the night before? Does anyone have experience with this or know of contraindications?
Propranolol + a sleep aid?
Question posted by cottagelife on 15 Aug 2015
Last updated on 17 August 2015
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Delila
16 Aug 2015
Hi, you should have no problems combining these 2 medications. Of course Propranolol are prescription only, so i assume this is how you are going to obtain them? Your doctor will be able to advise you on the correct dosage you need. I used to take 10mg before driving lessons (many years ago!) and it really helped.
cottagelife
17 Aug 2015
Thank-you. Yes, I've just booked an appointment with my Dr. I already feel more relaxed about my speaking engagement, knowing that this (I hope!) is something I can use to help. I'm also curious about dosages. I don't want to take too much, but I want to take enough that it can control the shakes, heart-racing and hyperventilation! It's a public debate, which is why I'm thinking the stress levels will be higher than normal.
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