crywolf2010 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 ok been on the max dose of propranolol for akathisia and tried metoprolol but that made me really confused and neither has worked for my restlessness. gp said that there are other beta blockers out there but they mainly work on the heart. is that bullshit can other beta blockers such as pindolol work for akathisia? has anyone had much luck with beta blockers other than propranolol and metoprolol for restless legs? plz help or offer some advice its just this restless legs is affecting my quality of life! thank you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notfred Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 gp said that there are other beta blockers out there but they mainly work on the heart. is that bullshit can other beta blockers such as pindolol work for akathisia? GP is right. nf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crywolf2010 Posted August 13, 2010 Author Share Posted August 13, 2010 so is there any point in trying the other beta blockers??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netsavy006 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 They would most likely affect the heart which is not what you want. Other medications that can be used for akathisia are Cogentin, Artane, Benadryl, Amantadine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notfred Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Some beta blockers are cardio-selective and just effect the heart. The non cardio-selective effect the heart and body, like Inderal. non selective is what you want for Akathisia. Here is a list of some non selective ones however not all are appropriate for Akathisia: Non-selective agents AlprenololBucindololCarteololCarvedilolLabetalolNadololPenbutololPindololPropranololSotalolTimolol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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