Social anxiety refers to a condition in which people have behavioral and emotional issues in certain social situations. The Mayo Clinic says that some signs of social anxiety include worrying about potential humiliation, avoiding situations in which you are the center of attention and being anxious. Some of its physical symptoms include sweating, shaking, diarrhea and palpitations. Drugs for social anxiety are available to help treat social anxiety.
Fluvoxamine
Fluvoxamine, commonly sold as Luvox, is an antidepressant medication that belongs to the category medicines known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Specifically, this medication balances the brain chemicals. This decreases symptoms of social anxiety disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Drugs.com indicates that fluvoxamine's less serious side effects include weight loss, dry mouth, strange dreams, stomach problems and a decreased sex drive. Some of fluvoxamine's serious side effects include seizure, fever, lack of coordination, abnormal thoughts or behaviors, fast or uneven heartbeats and rapid breathing. Phone a doctor if fluvoxamine leads to these effects. Fluvoxamine is a capsule taken daily.
Fluoxetine
Fluoxetine, commonly sold as Sarafem, is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor that also balances the brain chemicals. Drugs.com says that it treats social anxiety disorder and panic and obsessive-compulsive symptoms. It also treats bulimia nervosa and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Drugs.com says that fluoxetine's less serious side effects include trouble sleeping, weight changes, sneezing, a sore throat, a stuffy nose and an increased appetite. Its serious side effects include diarrhea, a poor appetite, sweating, tremors, fainting and blistering of the skin. Fluoxetine's serious side effects include difficulty concentrating, headache, poor appetite, memory problems, sweating and stiff muscles. Phone a doctor if fluoxetine leads to these effects. Fluoxetine is a tablet taken daily.
Paroxetine
Paroxetine, commonly sold as Paxil, is also a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor that elevates the amount of serotonin in the brain so that symptoms of social anxiety decrease. Drugs.com says that paroxetine also treats generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder. MedlinePlus, a website of the National Institutes of Health, says that some of paroxetine's less serious side effects include confusion, a headache, gas, heartburn and stomach pain. A few of paroxetine's serious effects include blurry vision, a painful erection that lasts for more than four hours, seizures, difficulty breathing and sore throat. Phone a doctor if paroxetine leads to these effects. Paroxetine is a tablet taken daily.
