is there beta blocker we can use it to reduse the stress and tention and look more confedent in the oral exam?

Question

i heard that some students they take one of the beta blockers to reduse the stress and tention,and the fear, when they are in front of the examener ,in the clinice or oral exame, to look more confedent. i hapoe i can know if it is right?and what is the name of the drug?

Answer 1

Propranolol is what is used. It does not relieve fear as much as it reduces physical manifestations of stress, like heart pounding and sweaty palms.

If you decide to use this, I recommend a low dose, and test it on yourself in advance (for example, in an oral exam prep class) to make sure you don't, say, brady down and pass out (you'd hate to do that on the real exam, wouldn't you?!) Keep in mind the level of stress during prep is not the same as during the exam itself.

I used propranolol on my oral boards, but I'm so cautious with meds I underdosed, and it didn't do much. But I passed anyway! After the first session I forgot about it and did fine.

Good luck!

Answer 2

Propranalol 20mg ie 1/2 tablet helps.

Answer 3

It is probably propanolol. Sometimes it is sedating however. Some performers use it also. I heard it was now being used to erase bad memories? what a drug

Answer 4

beta blockers block the effects of epinephrine (adrenaline) which might make you more relaxed. use kava instead, if you can find it.