gabapentin, Buspar, and sertraline

[Geodog]

I have posted questions here before, and appreciate all the excellent help. I am currently taking 150 mg Sertraline, and my pcp added 300 mg gabapentin daily. I do not see any improvement in depression or anxiety. When I asked him, he suggested switching out gabapentin. He wants me to take Buspar with Sertraline. I am looking for info on how this combo does.

Thanks

[kainasar]

Ive read Sertraline and Buspar are often given together.

[Tealpillow]

My Dr prescribed Buspar but it takes a few weeks to start working so I haven’t taken it yet. I prefer as-needed medications because they help in the moment. If you do decide to go with Buspar, I would love to hear how it’s going. Considering that switch myself. Oh - I’m on 175 mg of sertraline and take 1 mg of klonipin as needed

[Geodog in reply to Tealpillow]

thanks

[Atthepark]

Good combo becar3ful w Buspar it can make u dizzy and deal like u pass out the first time I took it I'm on gabbapentin prn now it helps a little u will get much better results w Buspar in my experience I have been on all of those meds

[Geodog in reply to Atthepark]

thanks

[RMHiker]

I took buspar with Lexapro from my pcp and neither helped me. From what I was told, the buspar helps boost the effect of the SSRI you're taking, it's not given alone. After that, I saw a psychiatrist who prescribed gabapentin, 300 mg 3xday and that had a huge effect on the uncontrolled anxiety I had. So much so that I was able to wean off Ativan, buspar and Lexapro and start from scratch to try and find an antidepressant that would work. Auvelity ended up working for depression and I still take 400mg of gabapentin 3xday for anxiety. If you're only taking 300mg of gabapentin a day, you may want to get an increase in dose before giving up on it. If you're having trouble finding medication that works, I recommend seeing a psychiatrist rather than your pcp.

[AlainaS]

Hi there,

I’ve been on both Zoloft (world-delivery-service.com/... and BuSpar(world-delivery-service.com/..., and they worked well together for me to manage depression and anxiety. Sertraline helped stabilize my mood over time, while BuSpar was especially good for easing the constant anxiety without the sedative effects some other meds can have. It’s not a quick fix, though—it took about 4-6 weeks to feel the full benefits of BuSpar, but it was worth it.

Gabapentin didn’t work well for my mood issues either, so I understand your frustration. If your doctor is suggesting BuSpar, it’s worth trying, especially since it pairs well with Sertraline for many people. Just be patient with the adjustment period, and communicate with your doctor about any side effects or concerns.

Best of luck—you’re on the right track by advocating for yourself! 💛