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Buspar (buspirone)
Overall Rating
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3.00
Rating:

3

Side Effects
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3.25
Pricing
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4.33
Average Price: $11.00 Thumbs down Recommended By
29% of reviewers (of 17 reviews)
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BusparŪ

Generic Name: Buspirone byoo-SPYE-rone

Drug Class: Sedatives/Hypnotics

 

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Description
This medicine is a sedative which is used to help people with sleeping problems (such as trouble falling asleep, trouble staying asleep during the night, or waking too early in the morning). This medicine may be prescribed for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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General Information
This information is for educational purposes only. Not every known side effect, adverse effect, or drug interaction is in this database. If you have questions about your medicines, talk to your healthcare provider. 

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Proper use of this medicine
Take this medicine exactly as directed. It may be taken with food or milk if stomach upset occurs. The extended-release tablet should be swallowed whole. Do not chew, divide, or crush the extended-release tablet.
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Missed Dose
Take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses.
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Storage
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.
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Possible Side Effects
    • If any of these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor promptly:
      • stomach upset
      • blurred vision
      • headache
      • dizziness
      • depression
      • impaired coordination
      • memory loss
      • hangover effect or clouded thinking may occur
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Warnings/Precautions
    • This medicine may cause drowsiness.
    • Alcoholic beverages can increase the effects of this medicine and should be avoided.
    • Be cautious when driving or performing other hazardous activities. This medicine can impair judgment.
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Overdose
Seek medical attention immediately. U.S. residents can call the national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
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Drug Interactions
    • Possible drug interactions may occur with other sedating medications or pain medications.
    • Talk to your doctor if you are taking any medications for depression, pain, or seizures. Other sedative medications including over-the-counter antihistimines can increase the side effects of this medicine and should be used cautiously.

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Pregnancy/Nursing
If you are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant, talk to your doctor about the benefits and the risks of taking this edicine during your pregnancy. This medicine is excreted in breast milk. Do not breastfeed while taking this medicine.
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More Information

For more information about this medicine, talk to your healthcare provider.
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This information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions, or adverse effects. This is general information and should not in any event be construed as specific instructions for individual patients. The publisher does not accept any responsibility for the accuracy of the information or the consequences arising from the application, use, or misuse of any of the information contained herein, including any injury and/or damage to any person or property as a matter of product liability, negligence, or otherwise. No warranty, expressed or implied, is made in regard to the contents of this material. The reader is advised to check with their health care provider before making any changes in their drug regimen.



Last reviewed:

  On 8 Aug 2006

  By John M. Grohol, Psy.D.



 

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niko851
Member


Registered: March 2006
Posts: 82
Review Date: Tue July 25, 2006 Would you recommend this? No | Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 1 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): Unknown
Negative aspects of this (cons): irritability, price, non-fast acting

This med really did nothing for me. After the initial 'waiting' period for it to kick in, nothing ever happened. It seemed as if this medication was a placebo. About the only thing it did for me was make me more irritable.
alisandria
Veteran Member


Registered: August 2006
Posts: 331
Review Date: Fri September 8, 2006 Would you recommend this? Yes | Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 2 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): n/a
Negative aspects of this (cons): felt like I was in a fog, disorientated, agitated.

I didn't care for this medication at all, even after being on it for close to a month, I never seemed to get out of the "cloud" I was in. I felt that side affect was worse than the initial anxiety.
DizzyLizzy
Member


Registered: August 2006
Posts: 20
Review Date: Mon September 11, 2006 Would you recommend this? No | Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 3 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): it did help my generalized anxiety
Negative aspects of this (cons): lots of side effects, the worst was a constant diziness

Side effects were numerous and constant... and feeling dizzy 24/7 made it impossible to live a normal life.
eskielover
Magnate


Registered: October 2004
Posts: 2425
Review Date: Thu September 14, 2006 Would you recommend this? No | Total Spent: $20.00| Rating: 5 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): no bad side effects
Negative aspects of this (cons): no effect of anxiety

Buspar was the first medication I was given for my anxiety attacks I started having in 1994. I found that is had no effect on my anxitey level & was like taking nothing. My anxiety level continued to worsen even with the use of buspar.
Suzy5654
Grand Member

Registered: May 2006
Posts: 928
Review Date: Sun September 24, 2006 Would you recommend this? No | Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 1 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): none
Negative aspects of this (cons): didn't work at all--no effect

Didn't work at all for me for depression or anxiety.
Brookester
Member

Registered: December 2006
Posts: 53
Review Date: Thu December 21, 2006 Would you recommend this? Yes | Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 1 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): NONE
Negative aspects of this (cons): it doesn't do anything

this is one of the more worthless meds on the market. It virtually does nothing to one's anxiety level.
mama2ak
Visitor


Registered: December 2006
Posts: 14
Review Date: Sat December 30, 2006 Would you recommend this? No | Total Spent: $10.00| Rating: 1 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): Price
Negative aspects of this (cons): Does nothing!

This did absolutely nothing for my anxiety symptoms on 3 different tries. I have a bottle full of it just sitting in my closet. Blah. It's like drinking water... no effect at all.
Direction
Magnate


Registered: December 2006
Posts: 2172
Review Date: Fri January 12, 2007 Would you recommend this? Yes | Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 7 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): It works
Negative aspects of this (cons): Had a tendency to overshoot (going beyond just being calm almost like too calm) in the first 1/2 hour and drop off and then come back up and then drop off too early

Try it to see if it works for you if not clonzapam might work better
Thomi
Member


Registered: February 2007
Posts: 21
Review Date: Fri February 16, 2007 Would you recommend this? No | Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 2 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): No side effects
Negative aspects of this (cons): Didn't help anxiety or improve sleep

Was on it to curb anxiety but there was no change after taking it for a few months.
bipolargirl55
Visitor

Registered: February 2007
Posts: 6
Review Date: Sun February 18, 2007 Would you recommend this? Yes | Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 9 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros):
Negative aspects of this (cons):

I t helps me out alot since I've been on it.
grey
Junior Member


Registered: March 2007
Posts: 7
Review Date: Tue March 20, 2007 Would you recommend this? No | Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 2 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): none
Negative aspects of this (cons): dizziness, weight gain,

It had no effects on my anxiety. I think it actually made me more depressed.
lunakit
Visitor


Registered: April 2007
Posts: 12
Review Date: Thu April 12, 2007 Would you recommend this? No | Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 2 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): none
Negative aspects of this (cons): none

No side effects but didn't do anything positive for moods/anxiety either.
marshall
Visitor

Registered: April 2007
Posts: 4
Review Date: Sun April 15, 2007 Would you recommend this? No | Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 1 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): does basically nothing
Negative aspects of this (cons): nothing noticable

I didn't notice any change from this medication.
bopilar51
Junior Member

Registered: May 2007
Posts: 15
Review Date: Fri May 11, 2007 Would you recommend this? No | Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 1 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): less than none
Negative aspects of this (cons): does absolutely nothing. I think it is a placebo

was prescribed twice in a ten year period. first time I didn't notice any change after 6 mo. That was in 85. Was put on Ativan and noticed great positive difference. got taken off ativan by new pdoc who didnt like prescribing benzos. second time last year. now on klonipin. very good
alwayseek208
Visitor

Registered: June 2007
Posts: 1
Review Date: Wed July 4, 2007 Would you recommend this? No | Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 2 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): none
Negative aspects of this (cons): Didn't wake up when my kid needed me to.

I was prescribed this after having sudden 'anxiety attacks' for about a month. I took it for 5 days and really felt as though I was there but not there. Having two very small kids, I couldn't handle not being there for them. On the fifth night, my oldest woke during the night after an 'accident' (still learning) and I had no idea the next morning that my husband had gotten my child up, changed clothes, stripped the bed, and sprayed the mattress pad down outside with the hose. All at 3 in the morning! That scared me, so I stopped the med the next day. Oh, and I still got heart racing and sweats... so it did not really help the nerves to much.
kabluie
Junior Member


Registered: January 2008
Posts: 9
Review Date: Thu January 17, 2008 Would you recommend this? Yes | Total Spent: Not Indicated| Rating: 8 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): effective for me at higher doses
Negative aspects of this (cons): nausea, dizziness (infrequent)

I thought this med was worthless and my p-doc crazy (ha ha) until she boosted my dose up to the higher limits (above 50 mg/day). Bingo! I now take it in three doses a day, and am finding myself considerably less anxious. I've had anxiety problems--serious problems--for nearly 20 years and have only found this level of relief with benzos in the past, taken in a reactive sort of mode. The buspar, taken prophylactically, is doing very well for me. You MUST work with your doctor to ramp up to the effective dose.
sunshinesqrrl
Visitor


Registered: April 2007
Posts: 3
Review Date: Fri April 4, 2008 Would you recommend this? No | Total Spent: $3.00| Rating: 3 

 
Positive aspects of this (pros): made me a little high
Negative aspects of this (cons): shakes, no real relief

it was not sufficient to control my anxiety and I had some memory loss and insomnia