
Common heart drug doubles as off-label anxiety aid, driving surge in prescriptions
Fox News
Beta blockers, or propranolol, are gaining popularity as anti-anxiety medications, receiving celebrity endorsements. Dr. Daniel Amen discusses the benefits and risks.
"Used responsibly, beta blockers are an effective, low-risk tool that helps many people live calmer, more confident lives." Angelica Stabile is a lifestyle reporter for Fox News Digital.
Prescriptions for propranolol have risen 28% from 2020, according to global IQVIA data cited by The Wall Street Journal.
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