I was told about the use of beta-blockers for performance anxiety. After doing research I see that Inderal (Propanolol) is the most commonly used. Here is my question in a few parts:
1. Can Metoprolol be used instead? If so, what is the appropriate dosage to use? I ask because Metoprolol and Propanolol are dosed differently for their "on-label" uses.
2. Will beta-blockers be so anxiolytic that the normal, productive adrenaline response in exam situations will be completely shutdown or interefere with my cognitive ability, to my detriment?
3. If #2 is an inevitability, is there a more appropriate medication to deal with my problem? I've considered benzodiazapenes, but I fear they will make my "out of it".
I'm glad to see that Oxiracaetam exerts a tranquilizing effect on me - apparantly this is often seen in those who have pre-existing anxiety, upon the start of -racetam treatment.