Propranolol for tremors

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Propranolol is a generic beta blocker sold under the brand names Inderal, InnoPran, and Hemangeol. Beta blockers are most often used to treat high blood pressure, but propranolol is also approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat essential tremor (ET). “Essential tremor is a neurological condition characterized by involuntary and rhythmic shaking,” explains Raj Singh MD, a primary care physician at HEALOR in Las Vegas. He says that while this movement disorder usually affects the hands, it can also cause head tremors, voice tremors, or shaking of other muscles or upper limbs. Like Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor is progressive. Unlike Parkinson’s, essential tremor does not cause other types of dysfunction. Because of its effectiveness in the treatment of ET, propranolol is sometimes prescribed off-label to treat shakiness from performance anxiety or panic attacks. Here’s what you need to know about propranolol for treating ET, including the typical dosage and what to expect when taking it.