Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop following a traumatic event and
results in heightened fear and anxiety. Although approximately 8% of the US population
suffers from PTSD, only two drugs have been approved by the FDA to treat it, both
with limited efficacy. Propranolol, a non-selective β-adrenergic antagonist, has shown
efficacy in decreasing exaggerated fear, and there has been renewed interest in using
it to treat fear disorders.
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