it does help! also, pop one 30 min before going to the doc if you're nervous about asking for meds or what not... I hate docs, so just walking in the door raises my bp and hr considerably... if you have probs getting the beta blocker, go to a new clinic, tell them you have anxiety and your new job requires speaking in front of groups. tell them xanax and propranolol have helped in the past. 99% chance they will be relieved to write you a script for the beta-blocker as a first step /default_wink.png my 60 count bottle has lasted over 2 years... in 30minutes, by hr will go from 90'ish to 60'ish