buspar withdrawal

[84withb12d]

I know I read that buspar doesn’t cause withdrawal symptoms when stopped but I’m seeing very bad withdrawal symptoms as my mom tapers off. Had to stop because it made her anxiety a lot worse . Anyone experienced withdrawal for this drug?

[RottenRotties]

Hi there, I'm not sure where you got the info that Buspar doesn't have withdrawal symptoms because it does. Symptoms can include sleeplessness, irrability, changing moods, depression, anxiety, aches and pains and the list goes on. Dosing down is incredibly important and needs to be the right way. If you need help, please contact me.

[84withb12d in reply to RottenRotties]

Thank you for the reply, I have been lowering her dose slowly trying to keep the withdrawal as little as possible. It definitely has withdrawal affects even going down with her dose slow. She has had those symptoms. She’s taking 2.5 mg twice a day now. Then real slowly plan to skip a day once or twice a week for awhile then maybe every other day for some time before stopping.

[Shep22 in reply to 84withb12d]

Hi is your mom on any other meds

[84withb12d in reply to Shep22]

Yes Xanax she has been taking and that’s the only medication that doesn’t give her any side affects. Anything that affects dopamine,serotonin, Noradrenaline and list goes on. Think they’re finally realized that now after trying many of those types of medications. It’s crazy how bad they can affect some people mentally. Xanax causes none of that. Everyone is different for sure.

[Shep22 in reply to 84withb12d]

No it was just Depending on meds

Lots docs and physiatrists

Increase the other meds same time of withdrawal from another med

It helps or takes away withdrawal for lots happened with me twice now

[84withb12d in reply to Shep22]

Yes she has Xanax which helps get through some of the withdrawal symptoms. Crazy how medicine can’t make you feel bad taking it and stopping it also.

[84withb12d in reply to RottenRotties]

Hey Since lowering her dose of buspar she has had a lot worse depression. How often should I lower her medicine. She’s been on her current dose for 5 days. Now she takes 2.5 mg morning and noon. So close to the end of it. Hopefully these side affects don’t last a long time!

[Popcorn12345]

It has very bad withdrawal symptoms. Please take a look at surviving antidepressants website