Why are beta blockers used to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?

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  1. World Federation For Mental Health (WFMH)
     
    World Federation For Mental Health (WFMH) answered:
    In addition to antidepressant medication, beta blockers may also be prescribed to help control the significant physical symptoms that may accompany GAD, including sweating, blushing, shaking, and heart palpitations. Beta blockers can only alleviate the physical symptoms of GAD, not the anxiety itself.
    In addition to antidepressant medication, beta blockers may also be prescribed to help control the significant physical symptoms that may accompany GAD, including sweating, blushing, shaking, and heart palpitations. Beta blockers can only... More