approved by the FDA for treating social anxiety, both of these medications have been 
found to be useful for this problem. The typical starting dose for alprazolam and clon -
azepam is .5 mg per day, with a maximum daily dose of 1.5 to 3 mg for alprazolam and 
4 mg for clonazepam (Swinson et al. 2006).
When taken on a regular basis, these medications tend to be effective for treat -
ing social anxiety. The most common side effects include drowsiness,  lightheadedness, 
depression, headache, confusion, dizziness, unsteadiness, insomnia, and nervousness.