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Floof96

370d

What is your experience with taking Buspar for your anxiety? My psychiatrist finally wants to give me a medication for my anxiety, but I wanted your thoughts or suggestions for other meds?

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    • stormysundays

      349d

      i didn't notice any difference whatsoever when taking buspar personally lol however, i also had no side effects. i've heard great things about it from friends though, i think it's a good medication

    • stormysundays

      349d

      i didn't notice any difference whatsoever when taking buspar personally lol however, i also had no side effects. i've heard great things about it from friends though, i think it's a good medication

    • SilverLady

      356d

      It saved my life. I had constant low level panic attacks before buspar, and afterwards they went away

    • TigLyn

      357d

      I have been taking it for 5 years, and it's been a life saver for me.

    • NDbookBae

      357d

      It worked for a couple of months but gave me really weird side effects, so I had to stop.

    • DragonLady47

      357d

      What is the difference between Buspar and busperion

      • CinnamonChild

        357d

        @DragonLady47 i thought it was short for busperion. Is it not?

        • NDbookBae

          357d

          @CinnamonChild Buspirone is the off brand of Buspar.

    • CinnamonChild

      358d

      I know it works differently for different people, but weirdly i didn't feel any different on buspar, just felt more tired :I Now i take something else

    • MommaD04

      369d

      I've been on Buspar for a while and the way I describe it is that it doesn't make you feel like a zombie. It's very subtle and a huge help.

    • songbird67

      369d

      I've been taking it for a few years now and it has helped me alot!

      • Floof96

        369d

        @songbird67 My psychiatrist just put me on gabapentin yesterday and I’ve been using propranolol for panic attacks in public. She wants me to wait and see what gabapentin does before she gives me buspar

        • songbird67

          366d

          @Floof96 the panic attacks that I had in public were never as bad as that ones I had at home. I'm so sorry that you are dealing with that! I really hope the Gabapentin helps you!

    • MelissaLY

      370d

      I’m on it now. I’m actually weaning off other anti anxiety medication. It is helping

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One user mentioned that Buspar helped tremendously on their journey, taking 60mg a day and experiencing a significant reduction in anxiety. Another user shared that they have been taking Buspirone for over a year and found it helpful for their anxiety without making them feel like a robot, which some other medications did. However, experiences may vary, and it's essential to consult with your psychiatrist for personalized advice and recommendations.

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