atenolol is a blood pressure medication that has been used for some anxiety issues. if this seems to help him in these social situations then i do think it justifies using it. i don't believe he will experience any adverse effects from taking this low dose. there are other medications that may be more helpful if this does not work.
soes atenolol help teens who have high anxiety at school because they stutter? . my son stutters and now that he is in high school the thought of having to speak in class because he might stutter is causing him a lot of anxiety and panic attacks. his face turns red he sweats his heart races and his stomach hurts. his doctor prescribed 1/2 tablet of atenolol 25mg as needed for stuttering. do the benefits of this drug outweigh the possible side effects? are there other teens who stutter that have tried this medication and what are their experiences with this medication?