BUSPAR Reviews (BUSPIRONE HYDROCHLORIDE)

Average Rating: 2.9 (961 Ratings)

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 ANTIANXIETY

 Type: Rx Drug

  

BUSPAR  (BUSPIRONE HYDROCHLORIDE):  Buspirone hydrochloride tablets, USP are an antianxiety agent that is not chemically or pharmacologically related to the benzodiazepines, barbiturates, or other sedative/anxiolytic drugs.indicated for the management of anxiety disorders or the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety.   FDA Approval Date: 1996-04-22 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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DATE ADDED
 
 1  Anxiety No side effects at first - thought all was great. About 2 weeks ago I noticed that shortly after taking my dose I could not stop eating - it was completely out of control and I would only stop when I was so full I was in pain. About 10 days ago my vision went blurry and it didn't help even with my glasses. A week ago intense neck pain began and nothing relieved it. Two days later I was almost crippled by intense muscle and joint pain and made the connection with Buspar. Stopped taking it immediately and feel better already. Vision better, aches gone, appetite normal. F 55 30 days
15 2X day
10/18/2014
 1  Depression/anxiety Drowsiness, uncontrolled crying episodes, dizziness, back pain, muscle cramps, acid reflux After reading more about this drug, I cannot understand why my doctor gave it to me after unsuccessfully trying Lexapro. I experienced drowsiness and some dizziness severe enough that I did not trust that I was able to drive on most days. I had crying episodes that were out of proportion to the emotional trigger. I also had lower back pain that continued for several weeks after discontinuing the drug - and then became muscle cramps in my buttocks and hips that are only starting to slightly ease after 3 weeks. I also have had a generalized "hangover" feeling for 3 weeks after going off the drug, with some "zinging" sensations in my extremities and what I can only describe as "bed spins". F 55 14 days
5 mg 1X day
10/27/2017
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 5  ANXIETY No noticable side effects. I recently started taking 15 mg. 2 times a day. (I also take 100 mg. of Zoloft once a day and 100 mg.Trazadone for sleep.) I started wearing my seat belt again. I have much more energy. The house is cleaner than it has been in many years (even the windows!). My sexual ability has returned. I developed an interest in doing silk flower arrangements. F 54 3 months
5/25/2009
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 5  anxiety/depression I have been taking 'psyche' medications for 28 of my 54 years. I am all too aware of the overly negative side effects that certain meds have caused me over the years. At this time in my life, Buspar is a fantastic med for me. I always comment that if a medication of this sort is working, but causing you some libido issues, and you choose to discontinue then you do not truly appreciate life stopping anxiety/depression. This med is a wonderful adjunct with my antidepressant Effexor. This medication is a wonderful adjunct to my main antidepressant, Effexor. I take 5 mgs/t.i.d., usually, and I am learn to relax through any situation that previously, would have made me feel so anxious and inadequate that I would just dwell on what a failure I was. My encouragement for any one who truly has any issue of this kind, is to realize that the process of finding what 'works' for you may take awhile. If a medication isn't working within a few days, please do not assume that it is useless or a 'spawn' of the devil. If you think that you truly need to find a doctor that will listen to you, and help you, overtime, find a Med or meds that help you. I can't tell you how many times I felt that a certain med regimen was useless. Sometimes it was. You are the one ultimately responsible for finding what works for you:) Research on your own is key. No what the hell you are dealing with, and find a decent physician. I all to well understand how difficult this is, but please keep working at it. It is your life after all:) M 54 90 days
5 3X day
10/10/2012
 5  anxiety/depression I did not have any objectionable side effects. I did feel a bit over sedated at first, I was only taking 15 mg for the first 2 months. Over that time I gradually adjusted to it, and then increased the dose with nothing but stellar results This is a fantastic med, In my opinion. I use it along with 200 mg of Effexor. I have had nothing but excellent things to say about it. I have a 20 year history of taking Benzodiaxipines for my terrible anxiety. I have to say, things are finally under control. I could not be more thrilled. M 54
10 3X day
11/13/2012
 5  anxiety I have not had side effects when I try to get off buspar I am a wreck so I am going to keep taking it. F 54 8 years
30 mg 2X day
10/23/2010
 4  Anxiety Slight dizziness I feel wonderful on this medicine..it has only been 3 weeks but I feel much less anxiety. I still take Xanax if things start to get out of control but notice I need it less and less not to mention I am actually smiling and enjoying life again. F 54 3 weeks
10MG 2X day
10/10/2011
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 4  Anxiety None Its effect seems subtle. It doesn't make me sleepy or vegged out. I don't have a hangover effect. I just have less Anxiety. M 54 1 years
15 MG 3X day
12/26/2013
 3  Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Momentary, but extreme sensation of dizziness, to the point of feeling I could fall, especially sitting at my computer. Strange lucid dreams. Headache. Nausea. Hot flashes. insomnia, long term. I have been taking this medication to wean myself off of Lorazapam, and it did help for a while, but now it seems I have built a tolerance to it. I went back to my doctor and she told me to go back to Lorazapam, and maybe even take one Buspar and one Lorazapam alternatively (I'm looking for another Dr. by the way). But I do feel that Buspar lost it's ability to help after a while, so if you're taking it be prepared that it is not a forever kind of remedy. F 54 1 years
10 mg 3X day
3/11/2013
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 3  Depression Dizzyness (mild) minor loss of memory, not certain it is for me at this point in time M 54 2.3 weeks
5/26/2002
 1  anxiety vivid dreams, sleep disturbances did NOTHING to help my anxiety M 54 8 months
10/17/2004
 1  anxiety and depression hyperactivity-sleeplessnes Tried taking it in the past same results, no help with anxiety, made worse. Now on serzone, feeling good able to sleep without sleeping pill's,which I had to take with buspar. Also tried zoloft with same result's as buspar. F 54 3 weeks
10/15/2001
 1  Anxiety from synthyroid medication Have been chomping my teeth stopped day 2 days ago and still doing it. I was not sleeping but couple hours a night, throat was swelling it was hard to swallow food and throat had gotten sore. I am taking hydroxyzine 25mg there times a day. How long will these side effects last? F 54 10 days
5mg
4/16/2016
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 1  Anxiety Blood pressure dropped to dangerously low level. Felt extremely dizzy and irritable. Also had rigidity of muscles in my neck along with feelings of detached emotional state. Although I was on very low dose side effects nearly disabling. F 54 3 days
5mg
2/16/2016
 5  Obsessive thinking I've been taking 5mg twice a day for 6 years. When I first started taking Buspar I got a little lightheaded. Within a few days that went away. I think BUSPAR is a miracle. I no longer dwell and obsess on things. I also don't feel like I'm taking anything. I don't have that "in another world" feeling that people talk about. Buspar is GREAT for me. F 53 6 years
5/30/2009
 5  withdrawal from clonazepam I have noticed that my appetite can get out of control if I do not go to bed at a set time. Had major back surgery in March and got addicted to pain and muscle relaxer meds after 3 weeks. When discontinued pain meds , started having severe anxiety attacks and dizziness. Doctor prescribed clonazapam. Had some very severe side affects from clonazepam. Starting cutting pills into smaller and smaller pieces over a 2 month period and Dr. added buspar twice a day. Have been taking welbutrin xl for 1 year for SAD and to quit smoking. One month after having stopped clonazapam, I am feeling great, no anxiety, sleeping good. Buspar seems to work well with the Welbutrin. Have not felt this good emotionally and physically in 10 years. I have noticed that My vision is not quite as good as it use to be. I have to have reading glasses handy at all times. M 53 3 months
6/18/2006
 5  GAD, Social Anxiety No apparent side affects I have been taking 5mg twice a day for 2 weeks and noticed a change within about 3 days. It has relieved my anxiety, almost a 100%, and I am now much more relaxed in large groups. I feel like myself again! John M 53 2 weeks
3/11/2007
 4  Anxiety Some insomnia, some nausea the medication worked for me. Initially I was on a high dose, up to 30 mg BID (60 daily), but within several months reduced the dosage to 10 BID then to 10 hs for about a year. I stopped the med about 6 months ago and have found myself getting increasingly anxious so plan to resume a low dose and see if that helps. For me I did find it helpful and useful. It also helped with occasional depressive symptoms. F 53 4 years
10 mg 1X day
7/6/2011
 4  Anxiety/Depression Sleepy at first but it went away in a few days. It's helping a little bit with my anxiety. (So far) Busbar seems to be a good treatment- along with my Wellbutrin. I'm waiting on the weight gain..... F 53 3 weeks
15 3X day
7/25/2020
 3  Anxiety. Depression. Paranoia. No known side effects. I have been taking along with lexapro. If I have a real beer, then often have a sleepless night. So am stuck with odoules. M 53 4 months
15
1/23/2015

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