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Prescribed Medications
| 1. | alprazolam(Xanax XR , others...) | ||
| 2. | sertraline(Zoloft ) | ||
| 3. | fluoxetine(Prozac , others...) | ||
| 4. | propranolol(Inderal , others...) | ||
| 5. | busPIRone(BuSpar , BuSpar Dividose) | ||
| 6. | venlafaxine(Effexor , Effexor XR) | ||
| 7. | phenelzine(Nardil ) | ||
| 8. | tranylcypromine(Parnate ) | ||
| 9. | paroxetine(Paxil , others...) | ||
| 10. | clonazepam(Klonopin , Klonopin Wafer) | ||
| 11. | lorazepam(Ativan ) | ||
| 12. | citalopram(Celexa ) | ||
| 13. | atenolol(Tenormin ) | ||
| 14. | fluvoxamine(Luvox , Luvox CR) | ||
| 15. | lorazepam injection(Ativan ) | ||
| 16. | nadolol(Corgard ) | ||
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About 53% of patients diagnosed with social phobia are treated with medications. Drug treatment has proven beneficial to patients with this disorder; however, no one type of medication appears to be clearly superior to others.
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ALPRAZOLAM (al PRAY zoe lam) is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat anxiety and panic attacks.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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ALPRAZOLAM (al PRAY zoe lam) is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat anxiety and panic attacks.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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ALPRAZOLAM (al PRAY zoe lam) is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat anxiety and panic attacks.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Benzodiazepine; anxiolytic.
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Alprazolam is a tranquilizer. It belongs to a group of drugs called benzodiazepines.
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ALPRAZOLAM (al PRAY zoe lam) is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat anxiety and panic attacks.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Sertraline is an antidepressant that belongs to the class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors(SSRIs). In the in United States it is sold under the brand name Zoloft.Sertraline is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive d...
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SERTRALINE (SER tra leen) is used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-trauma stress, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) or social anxiety.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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SERTRALINE (SER tra leen) is used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-trauma stress, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) or social anxiety.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antidepressant; selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
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FLUOXETINE (floo OX e teen) belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). The weekly capsules can treat mood problems such as depression.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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FLUOXETINE (floo OX e teen) belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It can treat mood problems such as depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, and panic attacks. It can also treat certain eating disorders.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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FLUOXETINE (floo OX e teen) belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It helps to treat mood problems such as depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, and panic attacks. It can also treat certain eating disorders.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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FLUOXETINE (floo OX e teen) belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It is used for premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). PMDD causes intense mood and physical symptoms a week or two before your period every month. This drug helps improve mood swings, tiredness, tension, and breast tenderness.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antidepressant; a selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
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Fluoxetine is an antidepressant of the type known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors(SSRI). It is sold in the United States under the brand names Prozac and Sarafem.Fluoxetine is used to treat depression, premenstrual syndrome, bulimia, an...
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PROPRANOLOL (proe PRAN oh lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat irregular heart rhythms and may be used during anesthesia.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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PROPRANOLOL (proe PRAN oh lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure, to control irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) and to relieve chest pain caused by angina. It may also be helpful after a heart attack. This medicine is also used to prevent migraine headaches, relieve uncontrollable shaking (tremors), and help certain problems related to the thyroid gland and adrenal gland.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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PROPRANOLOL (proe PRAN oh lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure, heart muscle disease, and prevent chest pain caused by angina. It is also used to prevent migraine headaches. You should not use this medicine to treat a migraine that has already started.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Nonselective β-adrenergic blocking agent.
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Propranolol is classified as a beta blocker. It is sold in the United States under the brand name Inderal.
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PROPRANOLOL (proe PRAN oh lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure, to control irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) and to relieve chest pain caused by angina. It may also be helpful after a heart attack. This medicine is also used to prevent migraine headaches, relieve uncontrollable shaking (tremors), and help certain problems related to the thyroid gland and adrenal gland.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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BUSPIRONE (byoo SPYE rone) is used to treat anxiety disorders.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Anxiolytic agent; structurally and pharmacologically different than benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and other available anxiolytic agents.
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Buspirone is an anti-anxiety(anxiolytic) drug sold in the United States under the brand name of BuSpar. It is also available under its generic name.Buspirone is used for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorders and for short term relief of s...
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VENLAFAXINE (VEN la fax een) is used to treat depression, anxiety and panic disorder.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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A selective serotonin- and norepinephrine-reuptake inhibitor (SNRI); antidepressant and anxiolytic agent.
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Venlafaxine is an antidepressant available in the United States under the trade name of Effexor or Effexor XR.Venlafaxine is used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder. It has also been used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder an...
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VENLAFAXINE (VEN la fax een) is used to treat depression, anxiety and panic disorder.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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PHENELZINE (FEN el zeen) is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). It is used to treat depression in patients who may also have anxiety. This medicine is usually only used when other medicines have not helped.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Hydrazine-derivative, MAO inhibitor antidepressant.
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Phenelzine is classified as a monoamine oxidase(MAO) inhibitor. In the United States, phenelzine is sold under the brand name Nardil.Phenelzine is used to treat certain types of serious depression and severe depression complicated by severe anxiet...
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TRANYLCYPROMINE (tran il SIP roe meen) is an monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). It is used to treat depression.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Non-hydrazine derivative, nonselective monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor antidepressant; structurally similar to amphetamine.
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Tranylcypromine is classified as a monoamine oxidase(MAO) inhibitor. It is used to treat serious depression.
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PAROXETINE (pa ROX e teen) is used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic attacks, post traumatic stress, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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PAROXETINE (pa ROX e teen) is used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic attacks, post traumatic stress, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Paroxetine is an antidepressant of the type known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors(SSRI). It is sold in the United States under the brand name Paxil.Paroxetine is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration(FDA) for treatm...
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PAROXETINE (pa ROX e teen) is used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic attacks, post traumatic stress, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antidepressant; selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
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CLONAZEPAM (kloe NA ze pam) is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat certain types of seizures. It is also used to treat panic disorder.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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CLONAZEPAM (kloe NA ze pam) is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat certain types of seizures. It is also used to treat Panic Disorder.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Benzodiazepine; anticonvulsant, sedative, and anxiolytic.
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Clonazepam belongs to a group of drugs called benzodiazepines. Benzodiazepines are medications that help relieve nervousness, tension, symptoms of anxiety, and some types of seizures by slowing the central nervous system.
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Lorazepam, a mild tranquilizer in the class of drugs known as benzodiazepines is a sold in the United States under brand names Alzapam, Ativan, or Loraz. It is also available generically.Lorazepam is used for management of anxiety, nausea and vomi...
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Lorazepam is a tranquilizing drug used in managing anxiety, nausea and vomiting, insomnia, and seizures.Lorazepam decreases anxiety. Doctors may order it to treat muscle spasms that may accompany severe pain.
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LORAZEPAM (lor A ze pam) is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat anxiety.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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LORAZEPAM (lor A ze pam) is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat anxiety.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Benzodiazepine; anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, and sedative.
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LORAZEPAM (lor A ze pam) is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat anxiety and certain types of seizures. It is also used to cause sleep before surgery and to block the memory of the procedure.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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CITALOPRAM (sye TAL oh pram) is a medicine for depression.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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CITALOPRAM (sye TAL oh pram) is used to treat depression.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antidepressant; selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
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Citalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor(SSRI) antidepressant drug that is sold in the United States under brand name Celexa.Citalopram is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration(FDA) for the treatment of depressio...
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ATENOLOL (a TEN oh lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and to prevent chest pain. It is also used to protect the heart during a heart attack and to prevent an additional heart attack from occurring.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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ATENOLOL (a TEN oh lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and to prevent chest pain. It is also used to protect the heart during a heart attack and to prevent an additional heart attack from occurring.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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β 1 -Selective adrenergic blocking agent.
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Fluvoxamine is an antidepressant of the type known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors(SSRI). It is marketed in the United States under the brand name Luvox.Fluvoxamine is used to treat depression.
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FLUVOXAMINE (floo VOX a meen) is an antidepressant. It is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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FLUVOXAMINE (floo VOX a meen) is an antidepressant. It is used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder and social phobia.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antidepressant; selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
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NADOLOL (nay DOE lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and to relieve chest pain caused by angina.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Nonselective β-adrenergic blocking agent.
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