Social Anxiety Disorder Medications Chart

Brand Name	Generic Name	Drug Class	Common Side Effects
BuSpar	Buspirone	Azapirones	Excitement, dizziness, nausea, headache, lightheadedness, and nervousness.
Paxil	Paroxetine	SSRI	Nausea, diarrhea, constipation, decreased appetite, sleepiness, dizziness, yawning, sweating, abnormal vision, and sexual side effects.
Lexapro	Escitalopram Oxalate	SSRI	Nausea, insomnia, problems with ejaculation, increased sweating, fatigue, and decreased libido.
Zoloft	Sertraline	SSRI	Upset stomach, having trouble sleeping, diarrhea, dry mouth, sexual side effects, feeling unusually sleepy or tired, tremor, indigestion, increase of sweating, feeling agitated, and decreased appetite.
Xanax	Alprazolam	Benzodiazepine	** Sleepiness, susceptibility, vibration, state of unconsciousness, coma, problem in inhalation; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips or mouth.
Effexor XR	Venlafaxine	N/A	Dizziness, nausua, abnormal ejaculation, dry mouth, sweating, abnormal vision, gas, trouble sleeping, constipation, confusion, gas, and sleepiness.
Adapin	Doxepin	Tricyclic Antidepressants	Dry mouth,drowsiness, and blurred vision.

NOTE: ** denotes symptoms associated with an overdose.