Medication can also be helpful in managing symptoms from "summary" of Social Anxiety Disorder by National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health (Great Britain)
For some individuals with social anxiety disorder, medication can play a helpful role in managing symptoms. There are various types of medications that may be prescribed by a healthcare provider, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), benzodiazepines, or beta-blockers. These medications work in different ways to target symptoms of anxiety and may be used alone or in combination with other treatment approaches.
SSRIs and SNRIs are commonly prescribed medications for social anxiety disorder as they can help regulate levels of neurotransmitters in the brain that are associated with anxiety. These medications are typically taken daily and may take several weeks to start working effectively. Benzodiazepines are another type of medication that can help reduce symptoms of anxiety quickly, but they are usually prescribed for short-term use due to the risk of dependence and potential for...
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