does anyone take this medication for depression/anxiety

[mumtaz10]

i have been taking these capsules called inderal la for my depression and anxiety and they are not helping at all with my condition and i wanted to know if anybody else was taking the same medication and if it has helped them.

[lynn57]

Even your PCP should be aware that Inderal is not a great drug for anxiety and depression.  Sometimes when used in combination with SSRI's or Benzos it helps with some of the physical symptoms.  Maybe a new doctor is in order, assuming you have told him your not feeling any better.

[mammo]

Inderal is not used for depression, but is sometimes for anxiety.  However, due to it being short acting (doesn't stay in your system long) it's usually prescribed to public speakers to take right before a speech, that type of anxiety.  You need to see a psychiatrist for your medications, they are most knowlegable as to what will work best for you.  It's a shame that someone put you on Inderal, and you've been trying to survive on it with your anxiety and depression.  You would feel much better on a different medication.  Hope this helps and best wishes.

[madtram]

Inderal should help with physical sensations common to anxiety such as racing heart beat; palpitations; sweaty palms etc.  They probably won't do anything to help you feel less depressed.

What are your main symptoms & are you taking any other meds or having any sort of therapy?

How long have you been taking the Inderal & what is your dose?

Best wishes to you.