Dear Doctor I do competativ show jumping and get quite nevous before entering ashow or having a jumping lesson in the week. My doctor prescribed me Inderal which was great I would just take one an hour before my lesson and another one at the start and it helped me tremendously(as when you are nervous it transfers to your horse). I phoned in for a repeat perscription but received Pur-bloka instead, I am confused as that seems to be for heart problem patient which is not me at all, I am very healthy adndo not take any medication of any tim I run 6 kms four times a week and am 52. Why did he give me Pur-bloka and is it ok.
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for your query. I understand that you are concerned about the medication that you have been prescribed for your anxiety problem. Both Federal and Pureblood contain the same medication, Propranolol. Propranolol is a medication that is used for a treating a variety of conditions - like high blood pressure, heart problems AND ANXIETY (specifically social anxiety). Low doses of Propranolol is safe, effective and approved in the treatment of anxiety disorders, especially situational / social anxiety. So, you needn't worry about the medication change. You have been given the correct medication for your problem. Wish you all the best.