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Social Anxiety Disorder – Diagnosis & Treatments

Medications

Your doctor would prescribe several medications to improve the symptoms of social anxiety disorder. The first option is often selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or SSRIs, including sertraline or paroxetine. They are often used for persistent cases. A possible alternative is SNRIs. Many antidepressants can also be taken to reduce the effects of depression and stress. Benzodiazepines, a type of anti-anxiety drug would alleviate your condition as well. Make sure to learn about any side effects and take the right dosage to prevent these problems. [6]