I've been really low and depressed

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Asked for Female, 13 Years

Hi, I was just wondering if propranolol, a medication I have been proscribed with for my social anxiety, can cause suicidal thoughts. I have never actually had these types of thoughts until I have taken the medication, only a week ago. In honesty, they've helped with my panic attacks, by blocking them, but hasnt stopped me from feeling anxious whenever I go out with friends and family. But, they have also made me feel really down and depressed, making me feel dreadful on a morning and at night.

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Dr. Mayuri Mohanty Psychiatrist 12 yrs exp Thane Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Mayuri Mohanty

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As per your description, mixed anxiety depressive disorder symptoms can be seen. It is treated with antidepressants and anti anxiety medication. Therapy should also be started. Consult psychiatrist for evaluation and management. Propranolol doesn’t lead to suicidal ideation. It is not an antidepression medication. It treats physical anxiety symptoms. Although blackbox warning on antidepressants mention suicidal thoughts. Antidepressants do not lead to suicidal thoughts. In most cases of depression, activity and thoughts reduce and antidepressants usually improve activity and thought flow. As a result people who already have suicidal thoughts or tendencies may act on it as a result.

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