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Ray - I am glad Inderal worked for you. But one of the problem with Inderal/Propanolol is that one of its side effects is depression - it may not trigger a depression, but it is known to worsen underlying depression (as it did big time in my case). One condition that a PTSD sufferer can be expected to have is depression, so, despite reports of its benefits, there is a risk in taking the drug. (There is also a risk in asking the wrong doctor about it. My internist, with nearly 40 years of experience prescribing BP medication, was unaware that Propanolol could deepen depression.) Jeff rayilynlee wrote: > On BP drugs and other ailments: My cousin Brian has PTSD from Vietnam service > ----- Original Message ----- > From: rayilynlee > To: Brian K. Smith > Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2007 7:04 PM > Subject: Propanolol > > > Brian - I just had to write you about this drug. I learned from 60 Minutes tonight they may be using it in the future with soldiers for PTSD. > > I have been taking it for several years for borderline high BP.. Propanolol or Inderal is also an old Parkinson's drug as well as anti-hypertensive. My GP put me on Innopran XL several months ago, 1 pill a day. It does a great job and suits me well. > > The 60 Minutes study was with mice and human subjects who had had traumatic experiences. The doctors explained that it blocks adrenalin, so you don't forget the experience, but don't have the physical reactions associated with it. Even though the drug has been out there for years, the Bush Administration opposes it for PTSD because you are supposed to "learn" from these experiences..just another reason we need to get rid of these clowns. > > I believe my DBS brain surgeries helped me tremendously....I know they eliminated my occular migraines and panic attacks, but think this drug is also a plus. I have a very upbeat positive attitude for my situation while depression is another symptom of PD. They have found that izadiprine, also a BP drug, helps PD patients. > > Anyhow, if you perchance have borderline high BP, around 145/90, you might want to ask your GP about it. Otherwise, look for it to become available for PTSD. > > Love, Ray > > Rayilyn Brown > Board Member AZNPF > Arizona Chapter National Parkinson's Foundation > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn > [log in to unmask] > > -- Jeffrey A. Smith, Ed.D. President The Bridge to Asia Foundation 665 Grant Avenue San Francisco, CA 94108 Tel: 415 678-2990 Fax: 415 678-2996 E-mail: [log in to unmask] URL: www.bridge.org Give now! http:/www.bridge.org/getin2.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn