Buspar

[GloriaL17]

Currently taking 20mg of Prozac and using Xanax when needed which has been a lot lately for anxiety and panic attacks. My Doctor added 7.5mg of buspar twice a day. Has anyone had this before? Did it work? Did it make things worse? I'm always nervous to try new treatments.

[Lsavadge]

I switched to buspar in September. For me it does not cover as well as klonopin, but it is supposed to be non addictive. I am on 60 milligrams, 30 twice a day. It takes a bit to start working. My anxiety is not out of control or anything, it is just not like taking a benzodiazepine. Best of luck with everything.

[GloriaL17 in reply to Lsavadge]

Thank you for your reply!

[123leelee]

Buspar was bad for me

[GloriaL17 in reply to 123leelee]

Did it not work for you? Did it make things worse?

[DaughtersSupport]

Hi Gloria. I used to take buspar on top of cymbalta and it worked well for me. Just gave me a little more of the anti anxiety med that i needed. No worries. When i felt I didn't need it anymore i went off it with the advice of my doc without a problem. Good luck. 👍

[GloriaL17 in reply to DaughtersSupport]

Thank you for sharing!

[Orange23]

I found that it has no side effects and I've been on 10 mg / day for a month. I prefer it to my last benzo, Ativan. Ativan is addicting and made me sleepy at times.

[GloriaL17 in reply to Orange23]

Thank you so much for sharing. I know all meds work different for everyone but that's what I'm worried about, any negative side effects that could my anxiety worse.

[Orange23 in reply to GloriaL17]

I'd give it a try. Plus, it is "pregnancy safe" (in the same category as Tylenol). That should give you extra assurances. You'll need to be on it about a month to see the full effects. You'll notice an improvement and without it hitting you over the head (you won't feel "funny" odd).

[GloriaL17 in reply to Orange23]

Thanks for pointing that at out. It does make it seem likely to have less serious side effects if it can be given to pregnant women.

[mjlitl13]

I have been taking Buspar along with another medicine for anxiety and panic attacks for a long time.

I did not have any side effects but I never noticed any difference with how I felt. I asked my Dr about this and she said it does work for an anxiety even if you don't notice it.

So, I would say not to worry about taking it, but don't expect much help from it either. That's just been my experience.

MJ

[GloriaL17 in reply to mjlitl13]

Thank you for sharing. Your reply makes me feel better about trying it.

[DarciG]

I also have been taking Buspar along with other meds, and it really does help. It's just not something that you feel right away - and I have great difficulty remembering how I felt a week or month ago, which always makes it hard to judge if a med is helping. But comparing my answers to the psychiatrists questions before and after, it is clear that the Buspar is helping.

[GloriaL17]

Thank you for sharing and the reassurance.

[Ronkoz]

i just take Xanax i wonder if i need an additional - it seems that many here take twoi for anxiety

[GloriaL17 in reply to Ronkoz]

Buspar is nothing like Xanax. It takes time to build up in your system. So fat I haven't had any side effects but it's not helping me sleep any better. I still use Xanax when I need it.