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=== Barbiturates === | === Barbiturates === | ||
Potentiate and directly activate GABAA receptors at higher concentrations. Older class; narrow therapeutic index; high overdose and dependence risk. | Potentiate and directly activate GABAA receptors at higher concentrations. Older class; narrow therapeutic index; high overdose and dependence risk. | ||
=== Beta Blockers (peripheral somatic anxiolytic) === | |||
β-adrenergic receptor antagonists. While primarily cardiovascular medicines, they are widely used off-label as peripheral anxiolytics — blunting the somatic (tachycardia, tremor, sweating) manifestations of acute anxiety without sedation or dependence liability. Particularly useful for performance anxiety, akathisia, and essential tremor. [[Propranolol]] is the prototype. See [[:Category:Beta Blockers]]. | |||
== Stimulants & Wake-Promoting Agents == | == Stimulants & Wake-Promoting Agents == | ||