A 30-year-old member asked:
what are considered the most effective anti-depressant drugs to stop depression and social phobia?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Linda Chuang answered
Psychiatry 24 years experience
There are many: There are many antidepressants that would treat both depression and social phobia. Please get a thorough evaluation from a psychiatrist to get an accurate diagnosis and to discuss all treatment options.
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Dr. Charles Nemeroff answered
Psychiatry 40 years experience
See below: Seveal are effective and/or fda approved including venlafaxine, paroxetine, escitalopram and sertraline.
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