for social phobia. Another small group of people obtain almost com -
plete improvement. However, most people with social phobia experi -
ence moderate improvements with medications. They tend to feel less 
anxious overall and are more comfortable in a broader range of situa -
tions. However, there may still be areas in which the social anxiety is a 
problem for them.
Question:  Are medications for social anxiety dangerous?
Answer:   When taken as prescribed, medications for social phobia are gener -
ally safe. When side effects cause problems, as a rule they are easy to 
manage by decreasing the dosage or switching to a different drug.