BUSPAR Reviews (BUSPIRONE HYDROCHLORIDE)Average Rating: 2.9 (961 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare BUSPAR with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR BUSPAR | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | ANXIETY | first week - horrible nausea - I mean terrible like wanting to die nausea and headache | Best medication for anxiety/depression that I have ever taken. It has really helped, I have ptsd, gad, etc. I hate ssris due to sexual side effects and weight gain - I did not have either so far with this...I started on a very low dose and I am gradually going up. I recommend this - totally worth the first week feeling like I wanted to throw up 24-7. But if I miss a dose I have this "what the hell is wrong with me" feeling - at least I know what it is - just that I missed a dose! | F | 34 | 3 months | 6/30/2009 | 3 | Chronic Anxiety | Insomnia mainly (wouldn't fall asleep until 2am and I'd be right up again at 6am), but also brain zaps, spaciness. | The drug had a mind of its own. Would work wonders for a week, and then anxiety would return for three days. After trying to ween myself off due to it's ineffectiveness, but anxiety came back full swing. Decided to go back on it to relieve the anxiety and it doesn't work at all (after 5 weeks of XANAX supplementation) Now looking into taking an SSRI, but had BuSpar even worked more than half the time, it'd been the drug for me. | M | 20 | 7 months | 6/30/2009 | 1 | Anxiety | increased anxiety, panic attacks, mood swings, severe depression, headaches, dizzy spells, involuntary muscle movements, insomnia, DISTURBING dreams. | It worked great for the first two weeks, but then the side effects intensified; you really notice the side effects when you have to take it 3 times a day. Long story short; the medication started making me suicidal. While it was in my system during the day, I was a wreck. Violent mood swings all day long; either nervous/agitated or calm/depressed. When it got out of my system at night (and first thing in the morning) I evened out. I would only reccomend trying this medication if you exhausted other medication and treatment options; it's an unpreditable pill. | M | 5 weeks | 6/13/2009 | 4 | Anxiety | Hot Flashes, slightly dizzy, vivid dreams | It's only been a week, but after reading it does take weeks and then it seems to 'kick in'. I am willing to suck it up. My anxiety seems to have increased, however, I am WAY more calmer. I don't get as angry as I used to. Can't wait to see how I feel after a month. I am on 5 mg/3x's a day. Increasing up to 10mg/3x's a day. I am currently on 7.5. Almost there! | F | 35 | 7 days | 6/7/2009 | 4 | GAD | I started with 5mg at night and I would automatically wake up every night around 4am. I think it was "wearing off" around that time. Now I take 5mg at night and 5mg in the morning. Whatever side effect I was experiencing is gone. This medication is really working for me. I feel less anxious, less negative and have better concentration. I also am not experiencing the sexual flatness I have on other SSRIs. Yeah! | F | 46 | 60 days | 6/4/2009 | 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 | 4 | i experienced a loss of scent, mild headaches and minor drowsiness the first week. | I am on week two of buspar, 5 mg three times a day. I am also on Welbutrin 300 mg, and Trazadone 50 mg for sleep. Before adding the buspar, I felt horrible. My anxiety was soo bad that I had overwhelming thoughts of worthlessness. I had minor drowiness for the first week with a loss of scent. Today is week two and I have never felt better. For the first time, I was happy at work and had no anxiety at all. What a great day and what a relief. No feelings of anxiety or panic attacks I do have very vivid dreams that are a little alarming. Overall, I love buspar and it has mead me feel wonderful. have also tried Leapro, Zoloft and Effexor with terrible results. | F | 32 | 14 days | 5/27/2009 | 5 | GAD | After taking a dose, some slight dizzyness/drowsyness. Usually, taking it with food minimizes this. It has an effect that is like what I hear Viagra is like (never took it, so I dont know). The sexual side effect I get is powerful erections possible within 1 hour after taking it and good for up to 6 hours. I just dont understand the reports of impotence and low sex drive from this drug (I can't be a unique case). | Great drug to take if you dont want something that makes you high and noticable to others that you are 'taking something for something'. It has removed nearly completely that nagging physical response to stress (I no longer get that 'stomach nagging' feeling when confronted with stress). It amazes me that I can take 30 Mg per day, get no physical reaction to stress, and even boost my sex life. I HIGHLY RECOMEND THIS DRUG TO MINOR GAD SUFFERERS!! | M | 42 | 2 years | 5/26/2009 | 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 | 3 | Depression/anxiety | Initial insomnia | On for 2 months 10mg twice daily. Sleep well after initial side effects. Some tingling/electric shock feelings now and then. Increased libido and concentration I feel better but still have bouts of anxiety and depression. I am stopping as it is making me crave alcohol and I've been sober for 6 years... | M | 48 | 60 days | 5/25/2009 | 3 | GAD | "brain zaps", dizziness about an hour after taking dose | It definitely seems to have helped decrease my anxiety, however, I feel like I am swinging more into depression now. DR prescribed 10 mg 3xday but I think that is too much for me. | F | 38 | 1 months | 5/19/2009 | 1 | major depression,anxiety,panic | nausea | no relief | F | 37 | 30 days | 5/9/2009 | 5 | anxiety | dizziness, nausea, increased anxiety and nervousness | I have GAD and depression. I was given Wellbutrin which was working well for the depression, but it made my anxiety worse. I was then prescribed BuSpar for the anxiety. The first couple of weeks my anxiety was even worse. I was dizzy and nauseous and actually considered switching medications. I had to take ativan as needed the first two weeks of starting BuSpar. Somewhere towards the end of the second week I noticed I was in a very good mood and there were no more anxiety attacks. I feel very calm now and I do not experience any side effects other than a mild dizziness for an hour after taking the medication. The dizziness is becoming less noticeable as time goes on. The only thing I don't like is that this does not come in a once-a-day extended release form. It's a bit of a pain to take it twice a day, but I am VERY satisfied with the results. | F | 36 | 1 months | 5/8/2009 | 2 | Anxiety, perimenopausal PMS | Insomnia, dizziness, "brain shocks", Increased anxiety, mood swings, felt like crying all the time | When I first started this medication, is seemed to help me concentrate, focus and my anxiety lessened. As time progressed, I slowly became more anxious, had trouble staying asleep. By the 4th month, I felt like I had severe depression....mood swings and could cry at the drop of a hat. I stopped taking it as of yesterday. | F | 46 | 4 months | 5/5/2009 | 1 | anxiety/panic attacks | insomnia, nightmares that feel real, racing mind, agitating my bi-polar mania, increased thoughts of suicide, itching, irritation, lack of appetite (haven't felt like eating for 2 days) | Does nothing for my anxiety/panic. I'm on several medication for bi-polar 200mg Lamictal and 60mg of Cymbalta. Doctor gave me 10mg of Buspar twice a day. A day after taking my first doses, my mania started to blow out. I can't sleep or eat. It does nothing for my anxiety/panic attacks, it exaggerates it. I do not recommend this drug at all. Calling my Dr. first thing in the morning to find an alternative. | F | 29 | 7 days | 4/28/2009 | 5 | GAD and Low Libido | Slight ringing in ears when first waking up | I have Generalized Anxiety Disorder & started post-op menopause. My libido was way low, mood swing way high, and not sleeping good at all. I tired Effexor and had major problems on just 37.5 mg. I've tried other meds that I had problems with. This drug, so far, has be a wonderful thing and I'm only at 7.5 mg at bed time. I have to slowly introduce it to my system because my body is very sensitive to medications. I now sleep hard through the night, my sexaul desires have come back big time, my hot flashes have almost stopped and I feel much calmer than before. I have headaches all the time and I've noticed the past week my headaches are less than usual to boot. I hate this drug has effected some people badly....it's becoming a mircle drug for me. Not all drugs are meant for everyone. If this doesn't work for you please keep trying until you find one that does. This day and age of medicine there is no reason to suffer. God Bless! | F | 39 | 3 weeks | 4/23/2009 | 1 | anxiety, panic attacks | i have been taking it for 8 days. weight gain, panic attacks, worry constantly, suicidal, depressed, anti-social, insomnia | this stuff has made me crazy. the more i took, the more panic attacks i had. i also eat like never before. | F | 20 | 8 days | 4/14/2009 | 5 | Anxiety, ADD | The first weeks, more nervous, Anxiety, stomach acid, little zappings in my head, cold hand and feet, not sleeping very well. All slightly dissapeard after a month or two. | at first it was hard to believe that it should work for my anxiety. I took tree times 10mg with food. After a week or six and when i took a higher dose "15mg tree times a day" it really began to work. I feel fine all day now, i am more socialized, overall very satisfied whit this med. Also for my add it helped a little because i can concentrate more due to less anxiety. i feel like a new person, very happy with it | M | 49 | 4 months | 4/11/2009 | 3 | Anixety Attacks / Panic Attacks | Weird creepy dreams followed by pleasant dreams in the end. Sometimes insomnia. I did try a few Coors Beers once with this medication and do regret it to a certain extent. I had to switch back to regular Non Alcoholic Drinks. It intensified the insomnia / panic effect late at night | My Anxiety and Panic Attacks are getting better under control now , however my sleeping patterns are a little bit off. I changed that by sleeping with 3 comfy new pillows I bought near a superstore near me. I still feel like Im going to have an asthma or heart attack but thats starting to get better as well. If you live near the Sacramento Area and know of any support groups that can help with these disorders or have any additional questions for me, please contact me via email. | M | 29 | 2 weeks | 4/11/2009 | 5 | GAD, depression, ADD | mild to significant vertigo, dizziness, feeling of fatigue, but never for more than an hour after dose. I generally have found that taking my mid-day dose a little later, and making sure to eat beforehand, helped reduce the nauseau, dizziness, etc., though at times I do still feel these problems a bit, but the side-effects are definitely insignificant (for me, everybody's different) compared to the positive results. mildly concerned about feeling of emotional distance | I've been very pleased with buspar, it is the first anti-anxiety medication I've ever taken that I really felt helped. It did take a couple weeks to kick in, but once it did I was very impressed. For me, by far the most important improvement was a decline in fatigue, and a much easier time getting up in the morning: I went from having difficulty getting up before noon to having difficulty getting up before 7:00 a.m. I've generally felt much more able to concentrate, especially in the mornings. Perhaps more than anything else, being able to get started on schoolwork (I'm a grad student), which in turn meant that I felt a lot less overwhelmed by daily responsibilities. I was particularly impressed that compared to benzodyazopime it didn't cause nearly as much drowsiness, but most happily of all, it doesn't appear to cause the sexual side effects of SSRI's. | M | 29 | 3 months | 4/9/2009 |