medications to treat phobias

There are several medications to treat phobias available on prescription. Social Anxiety Disorders are a persistent fear of one or more situations in which the person is exposed to possible scrutiny by others and fear that he or she may do something or act in a way that will be humiliating or embarrassing. It exceeds normal "shyness" when it leads to excessive social avoidance and substantial social or occupational impairment. Therefore, medications to treat phobias are vital to these individuals. Feared activities may include most any type of social interaction, especially small groups, dating, parties, talking to strangers, restaurants, etc. Physical symptoms include "mind going blank", fast heartbeat, blushing, stomach ache. It is often the case that 2 or more medications are used in combination. "New generation" Antidepressants all with fairly different characteristics from each other, have been used as medications to treat phobias. Other medications to treat phobias include: benzodiazepines and anticonvulsants.