Which medications are commonly used to treat social anxiety disorder?
Hello. Social anxiety disorder is highly treatable, and several medications can help you feel more comfortable. First-line treatments are daily medications called SSRIs (like sertraline, paroxetine, or escitalopram) and SNRIs (like venlafaxine), which help balance brain chemistry over time. For immediate, occasional situations?such as public speaking-beta-blockers like propranolol can help control physical symptoms like a racing heart. Sometimes, benzodiazepines like clonazepam are used for short-term relief. Because everyone reacts differently, I highly recommend discussing these options with your healthcare provider to find the safest, most effective plan tailored just for you.