Recently I take opinion from psychiatrist and he told me that I was suffering from social anxiety and told me for cognitive behaviour therapy as I don't want to retake medicine on daily basis as these medicines are very addictive. And he prescribed me betacap 40 for occasional use to reduce physical symptoms of anxiety (heart palpitations, sweating,ghabrahat, nervousness)but 40 mg not works great so can I take double dose if required?

Dr. Rohit KothariPsychiatrist5yrs exp

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Hello, Some degree of social anxiety is common in the general population. Such anxiety only becomes social anxiety disorder when the anxiety either prevents you from participating in desired activities or causes marked distress during such activities. No most of the medication prescribed for social anxiety are not addictive. Only benzodiazepines class of drug are addictive if taken on regular basis. Betacap reduces blood pressure as well. Taking more tablet may cause dizziness and fall. Do not increase the dose abruptly. They are used in performance anxiety and usually taken an hour before performance. Consult your psychiatrist for other treatment options. You can consult me for any further help required.  

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