Buspirone

[Rose68]

Hi everyone it's been a while since I've been on here. Have been struggling quite a bit, but I'm trying to be proactive when it comes to my health. I just started taking Buspirone today and am curious if anyone has been on it and what their experience has been? I've been on 40mg of Duloxetine/Cymbalta for a while now, but don't feel like it's helping enough, so my doctor suggested adding 15mg of the Buspirone. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!

[Starrlight]

I take Buspar too and I feel it working about 20 minutes after I take it … I can’t describe the feeling so well but it’s a bit of relief. Have you noticed a difference so far? I hope it helps you.

[Rose68 in reply to Starrlight]

That's great it's helping you. I only just started it yesterday, so not feeling anything yet. How long have you been on it?

[Starrlight in reply to Rose68]

Off and on since like 14 years. It’s safe enough to take when pregnant ad a Class C med.It takes about 3 weeks to really kick in.

[FifLove]

I’ve been taking Buspirone for a couple of years now. It has helped a lot. I made the mistake however, of taking it only after food in the beginning. Now if I take it without eating a good meal, it hits me hard and I don’t like that feeling. But many times when I’m anxious, I can’t eat, then I don’t want yo take it. Directions say to take either with or without food, but then take the same way consistently. I actually had to stop taking it recently because I had to take covid medications. Now I’m deciding if I should begin again, or try something that’s once a day.

[Rose68 in reply to FifLove]

That's interesting. I saw that the directions said that about taking with food or without etc. Thought it was a bit odd. I'm trying without food 2 x a day so we'll see how it goes. Wishing you luck with your decision!

[Rose68]

Thanks for responding. It's good to hear it's helped you. Gives me hope, but yes, will be monitoring for sure.

[FifLove]

And same to you! Feel free to reach out and let me know how it’s working for you.