PropranololGuide | Free Propranolol Dose Planner for Anxiety

Fear of Timing It Wrong

"What if it wears off halfway through?"

Taking propranolol "an hour before" is generic advice that ignores how your body actually absorbs it. Peak effect can range from 60 to 120 minutes depending on the person and whether you've eaten. Guessing means risking it wearing off mid-presentation—or not kicking in until you're already done.

→ Our planner shows your coverage window, not just a guess.

Fear of It Not Working

"What if it doesn't work for me?"

When propranolol "doesn't work," it's almost always a timing problem, not the medication. Take it too early and it wears off. Take it too late and you're waiting for it to kick in while your heart races. The drug is reliable—the timing often isn't.

→ See exactly when you'll be covered, before your event starts.

Fear of Propranolol Side Effects

"What are the most common side effects of propranolol?"

Does propranolol make you sleepy? Does it cause weight gain? What about brain fog? At situational doses (10mg, 20mg, or 40mg), most people report no noticeable effects—just relief from the physical symptoms. Higher daily doses can cause fatigue, but that's not how event-based use typically works.

→ Our tool helps you visualize different dose scenarios.

Fear of Dependency

"Will I need this forever?"

Propranolol isn't addictive and doesn't create physical dependence. It's a tool for specific moments—presentations, interviews, performances. Many people find that after a few successful events, they reach for it less. Confidence built through experience often reduces the need over time.

→ Our planner is designed for event-specific use, not daily dependency.

Fear of Not Being Yourself

"Will I still be me up there?"

Propranolol doesn't sedate you, slow your thinking, or create a "high." It blocks the physical symptoms—racing heart, shaky hands, trembling voice—so you can perform as yourself. The nervousness might still be there mentally, but your body won't broadcast it.

→ You stay sharp. Your body just cooperates.

"Propranolol doesn't eliminate anxiety—but the right dose at the right time keeps it from taking over."

See How We Solve This

The Solution

A better way to plan your propranolol dose for anxiety

Enter your propranolol dose, your event time, and when you plan to take it. The tool shows you exactly when it's working—so you're not guessing whether you took it too early, too late, or at the wrong dose.

Wondering if propranolol 10mg is enough? See it. Thinking about a second dose for an all-day event? Plan it. This is your anxiety schedule, visualized.

What you can do

See Your Coverage Window

Enter your dose and event time. See exactly when your propranolol is working—and when it starts to fade.

Plan for Longer Events

Multi-dose planning for all-day conferences, exams, or back-to-back meetings. See how doses stack across hours.

Compare Two Strategies

Peak at Start: Maximum effect aligned with your event start. Sustained Throughout: Steady coverage so you're not fading mid-exam or rebounding when there's only 20 minutes left.

Adjust for Your Situation

Modify for food timing, body weight, and dose size. Your plan, your variables, your visualization.

Propranolol pharmacokinetic curve showing plasma concentration and beta-blockade over time, with timing strategy comparison cards

Who This Is For

Built for people who perform under pressure

Whether you're presenting to executives, taking a high-stakes exam, or interviewing for your dream job—you deserve to feel confident, not anxious.

Anyone With a Big Moment

Your wedding speech. The interview that could change everything. A toast in front of everyone you know. These moments deserve more than hoping your body cooperates.

Students & Academics

The exam you've studied weeks for. The presentation in front of your entire class. Defending your research to the panel. Let your preparation show, not your nerves.

Business Professionals

The work presentation you can't afford to bomb. The meeting where all eyes are on you. Presenting to leadership when the stakes are real. Show up as the professional you are.

Musicians & Performers

The performance you've practiced a hundred times. The stage where everyone's watching. The moment your hands need to be steady, not shaking. Perform like you do in the practice room.

Nervous Travelers

The flight you've been dreading for weeks. Boarding when your heart's already racing. Hours in the air with nowhere to escape. Fly without the panic spiral.

Present without your hands shaking

Take the exam without the racing heart

Interview without the sweating and stuttering

Give your speech without your voice shaking

Stop missing moments that matter. Avoid regret, not anxiety.

Not sure if propranolol is right for you? Take our free assessment →

Ready for your event

Presentation at 3:00 PM

Current Coverage

β-Blockade 77%

Today's Plan

3:00

Team Presentation

Coverage: 2:30 – 5:15 PM

Covered

This Week

Events

20mg

Avg Dose

94%

Covered

Quick Actions

Log a dose

Track your timing

Plan

Stop walking in worrying

Your dose. Your event. Your coverage window—visualized before you leave the house.

Track

See the trends, not just the moment

Symptoms, timing, relief. One event blurs into the next—until you can finally see your own pattern.

Calibrate

Find your dose, not a dose

Bioavailability varies 4x between people. The right dose for someone else isn't the right dose for you.

Monitor

Know you're covered—in real time

Wearable-linked heart rate. Feedback that adapts to your body, your event, your anxiety.

Plan and track your propranolol—across every event.

All 10 tools—bioavailability, peak timing, side effects, and more
Event Planner with calendar sync and push reminders
24-hour dose tracking with flexible logging
Your history saved, backed up, exportable
Shareable PDF for doctor conversations

Stop estimating. Start knowing.

Real-time heart rate via Apple Watch + Fitbit Know you're covered, not just hope
Pattern recognition across your events See what actually worked, not just what you tried
Breakthrough calibration The first tool to find your dose based on your body, not population averages
Anxiety-level guidance Different strategies for a 2/10 coffee chat vs a 9/10 career-defining speech
Enhanced reports for your prescriber Data that helps your doctor help you

Designed for propranolol. Not generic medication tracking.

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You're not the only one asking these questions

From wedding toasts to board presentations, people preparing for high-stakes moments share the same timing questions.

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This tool was built to answer them.

No. This is an educational tool only. Propranolol is a prescription medication that should only be taken under the supervision of a licensed healthcare provider. The planner helps you visualize timing—it doesn't tell you what to take.

For immediate-release propranolol, effects typically last 4-6 hours, with peak effect around 1-2 hours after taking it. But individual variation is significant—which is exactly why this planner exists.

We're also building a Peak & Duration Visualizer that shows exactly how propranolol moves through your system hour by hour.

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For situational anxiety (presentations, interviews, performances), most people take propranolol only when needed—typically 30-90 minutes before the event. This is different from daily use for conditions like high blood pressure or migraines. The Event Planner is designed specifically for as-needed, situational use.

For those who do take it regularly, we're building a 24-Hour Dose Tracker to help you stay within safe limits across multiple doses.

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We can't recommend doses—that's between you and your doctor. However, for context: in online discussions about situational anxiety, 10-20mg is the most commonly mentioned range. Some people need more, some less. Your doctor can help determine what's appropriate for you.

No. Propranolol is not a controlled substance and does not cause physical dependence or addiction. It's a beta-blocker, not a sedative like benzodiazepines. Some people worry about psychological reliance—feeling like they "need" it for events—but that's different from addiction.

For those who want to reduce their use over time, we're building a Tolerance & Tapering Guide to help you understand if and how to step down.

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Alcohol and propranolol both lower blood pressure, so combining them can cause dizziness or lightheadedness. Many people wait until propranolol's effects are waning before drinking—but how long is that?

We're building an Alcohol Interaction Planner that visualizes exactly when it's safer to have that glass of wine at the networking event.

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Some people report fatigue or mental fogginess, especially at higher doses. Others feel no cognitive effects at all. This is one reason finding your personal "sweet spot" matters—low enough to avoid side effects, high enough to manage symptoms.

We're building a Side Effects Visualizer to help you understand which effects are common, which are rare, and what to discuss with your doctor.

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Food significantly increases propranolol absorption—by up to 50% in some studies. This means the same dose can hit harder after a meal. Whether that's good or bad depends on your situation and timing.

We're building a Food & Bioavailability Tool that shows exactly how eating affects your propranolol timing and intensity.

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No. All calculations happen entirely in your browser. Your dosage and timing information is never stored or transmitted to our servers. When you close the tab, the data is gone—unless you choose to save it locally.

The upcoming Companion App will offer optional cloud sync for those who want to track patterns across sessions—always encrypted, always under your control.

The Event Planner is completely free and always will be. We're building 9 more free tools—all standalone, no account required. The Companion App will unify them with persistent tracking, reminders, and sync.

The app will have a free tier (all 10 tools) and a premium tier (real-time monitoring, pattern prediction, personalized calibration). Founding Members get lifetime premium access for $29.

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A small team who experienced the same timing frustrations. We built the tool we wished existed—and we're sharing it free because propranolol helped us, and we want it to help you.

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