Buspar

[bunnystar]

Anyone here take Buspar for anxiety and to prevent anxiety attacks? I am taking 15mg three times a day. It read BIG's post's when I did a search about it, how it takes weeks for it to "kick in".... I don't think I can wait that long, I don't know how much longer I can take this anxiety. Does anyone take it and they feel it works well? How long did it take for it to work? I feel like I haven't taken anything at all.

[MovingOn]

I took this for only 2 weeks and it kicked in almost immediately. Within a couple of days I had No Anxiety, no stress, no cares, no energy ....No pulse.....

And I still couldn't concentrate. This was how I figured out I had ADD and immediately stopped the Buspar and got myself to the doc.

Sounds like it is having the exact opposite effect for you.

[Misery]

Well, I'm a newbie on here, but Buspar is not an anti-panic medication at all. It's clearly stated in every text I've read that it is ineffective in panic disorder. I took it years ago by the way, and it killed my memory. I was unable to remember anything from day to day. Garbage. Not a very popular drug either.

[Nucking_Futs]

I cheat and abuse my google . Anyways, this is a small taste of what I was able to come up with.

http://www.drugs.com/buspar.html


Buspar

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Buspirone




What is the most important information I should know about Buspar?
• It may be several weeks before you start to feel better, but do not stop taking Buspar without first talking to your doctor.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Although unlikely, it is possible that you will experience some drowsiness or dizziness at the start of therapy with Buspar. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities.
• Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking Buspar.




What is Buspar?
• Buspar is an anti-anxiety medicine. Buspar affects chemicals in your brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety.
• Buspar is used to reduce fear, tension, and anxiety associated with anxiety disorders.
• Buspar may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.




What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Buspar?
• Do not take Buspar if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) during the last 2 weeks. Severely high blood pressure may occur if Buspar is taken with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor.
• Before taking Buspar, tell your doctor if you
· have had an allergic reaction to Buspar in the past;
· have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor such as phenelzine (Nardil), isocarboxazid (Marplan), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the last 14 days;
· have kidney disease;
· have liver disease;
· have a history of alcohol or drug addiction.
• You may not be able to take Buspar, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
• Buspar is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is unlikely to harm an unborn baby. Do not take Buspar without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
• Buspar passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing infant. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
• Buspar has not been approved for use by children younger than 18 years of age.

What are the possible side effects of Buspar?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Buspar and seek emergency medical attention:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; hives);
· chest pain or an irregular heartbeat;
· headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, slurred speech, confusion, or blurred vision;
· numbness or tingling in your hands, feet, arms, or legs;
· depression; or
· uncontrollable movements of your arms, legs, tongue, or lips.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Buspar and talk to your doctor if you experience
· drowsiness or fatigue,
· dry mouth, or
· an increase in nightmares or dreams.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.




What other drugs will affect Buspar?
• Do not take Buspar if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) during the last 2 weeks. Severely high blood pressure may occur if Buspar is taken with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor.
• Before taking Buspar, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:
· nefazodone (Serzone);
· itraconazole (Sporanox);
· erythromycin (E-Mycin, E.E.S., Ery-Tab, Eryc, others); or
· selegiline (Eldepryl).
• You may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.
• Buspar may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, sedatives (used to treat insomnia), pain relievers, anxiety medicines, and muscle relaxants. Tell your doctor about all medicines that you are taking, and do not take any prescription or over-the-counter medicine without first talking to your doctor.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Buspar. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.




Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Buspar written for health professionals that you may read


IMHO if your symptoms are that severe and life altering perhaps you should once again speak to your health care provider for something that is fast acting and a can be used on a more PRN basis. Such as Ativan, Xanax or Valium but please keep in mind that these meds can become addictive and rob you of your own natural processing skills. Have you considered speaking with a psych doc? My psych doc prescribed Ativan while my daughter spent six months in Childrens hospital and after the death of our son since I was unable to deal with the daily life struggle during both incidents. The med helped me function until I could stand on my own feet again.

[Gregster]

Buspar is an anti-anxiety medication - it's FDA approved for that condition - but it is used "off-label" for other things as well - like many psychoactive drugs.
The people I've know that have taken it all took it with other drugs - SSRI's mostly - and they had good things to say. Others.......
You know how it is - different people, different reactions.
The prescribing information can be found with this link (which I hope works):

http://www.bms.com/cgi-bin/anybin.pl...=%2035&key=PPI