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Propranolol vs. Baclofen

Propranolol is a non-selective beta blocker. It helps with a range of medical conditions, including high blood pressure, tremors, and migraine prevention. Sometimes, providers prescribe propranolol off-label to ease performance anxiety. You take this medication by mouth, typically 1 to 4 times daily, depending on if you're taking the immediate-release (IR) or extended-release (ER) medication. Keep in mind the IR and ER versions don't treat the same medical conditions. Some of the more common side effects of propranolol include dizziness, tiredness, or weakness.

• High blood pressure
• Chronic chest pain
• Migraine
• Hypertrophic subaortic stenosis
• Atrial fibrillation (A.Fib)
• Heart protection after a heart attack
• Tremors
• Pheochromocytoma (a rare tumor of the adrenal gland)

• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Feeling weak

• Worsening of chest pain or heart attack
• Higher risk or worsening of heart failure
• Hidden symptoms of low blood sugar
• Hidden symptoms of overactive thyroid
• Trouble breathing (bronchospastic disease)
• Serious skin reactions
• Greater risk during surgery

Baclofen is a muscle relaxer. It's used to treat muscle spasms from multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injuries in adults and children ages 12 years and older. This medication is taken by mouth, typically 3 times a day. Baclofen comes as tablets, as well as oral solutions (including brand names Ozobax DS and Fleqsuvy) and dissolvable granules (brand name Lyvispah) for people who've trouble swallowing tablets. Side effects of baclofen include sleepiness, dizziness, and nausea. If you stop this medication too suddenly, you might experience withdrawal symptoms.

• Muscle spasms from multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injuries in people ages 12 years and older

• Sleepiness (up to 63%)
• Dizziness (up to 15%)
• Weakness (up to 15%)
• Nausea (up to 12%)
• Confusion (up to 11%)

• Withdrawal symptoms
• Extreme sleepiness or dizziness
• Worsening of other health conditions
• Don't take during pregnancy