citalopram v's propanolol

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I took propanolol (beta blockers) for panic and anxiety a while ago and whilst they gave some benefit I realised I was actually fairly depressed and GP gave me citalopram and occassionally I take a combination of the two if things are bad. I went up to 30mg citalopram about a month ago and feel happier although I do still have anxiety and occassional agrophobic feelings. I know what I have to do to make the anxiety better - we are moving to a better area and to be near to more people and our families. I have looked after the family with no time off for 3 years (ok we went out for pizza, once!).

What I am wondering is, which is the worst of my two drugs in the long term. I would like to have another baby soon and am considering dropping back to 20mg ADs and relying more on the beta blockers for my anxiety. We won't TTC until I am on the mend.

Any thoughts?

Beta blocker effect your heart rate, and peripheral circulation i.e blood pressure, which may efect the placenta. I would imagine that propanalol would be worse, but I would ask the gp which is the lesser of 2 evils. I was on citalopram for years before I fell preganant, and came of it then. I am pleased to say that I have been a/d free for 3 years now
You may find your change in circumstances may help you cope without the use of drugs. Good luck