Intended for healthcare professionals

Rapid response to:

Papers

Epidemiology of chronic fatigue syndrome and self reported myalgic encephalomyelitis in 5-15 year olds: cross sectional study

BMJ 2003; 327 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.327.7416.654 (Published 18 September 2003) Cite this as: BMJ 2003;327:654

Rapid Response:

Re: Anxiety Unrecognised, Untreated and Unrelieved

With regard to the prescription of propranolol, of course the usual
contra-indications for beta-blockers , especially asthma; cautions such as
aggravation of raynaud's, if present, etc apply. Also discussion of
possible side-effects and monitoring for possible excess bradycardia
when adjusting dose.

Betablockers are likely under-used as anti-anxiety agents in general.

Competing interests:  
None declared

Competing interests: No competing interests

06 October 2003
Gerard T O' Brien
GP
38 Cecil St, Limerick, Ireland