Buspirone User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Anony...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 18, 2016

BuSpar (buspirone) for Anxiety "BEST medication I've ever taken for anxiety. I was skeptical to take it because of some negative reviews, but I figured, what the heck, what have I got to lose?? I plan on staying on BuSpar for a long long time. It's allowed me to be more outgoing and get involved more in social situations. Have a positive attitude, try it, and I think you'll love it too!"

• Anonymous
• November 18, 2019

BuSpar (buspirone) for Anxiety "Genetic testing for the correct medication is essential in 2019! Finding the medications to avoid saves so much time and distress. Buspar is the right medication for me genetically and I am experiencing positive results."

• Dino
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 1, 2013

BuSpar (buspirone) for Anxiety "I have been on many antidepressants and anxiety meds in the past, but this one is the right one for me. It is the only medication that I have taken that does not cause erection problems. While it is no miracle pill, it does take the edge off and allows me to deal with things without anger. I am actually able to see the world in a positive light and not be so negative all of the time. I believe I am taking half of the 5mg pill three times a day. I was supposed to be up to a pill and a half three times a day by now, but stronger doses make me feel medicated and I do not like that. I am perfectly happy with the results and my ability to control my anxiety problems. My anxiety is still there, but controlling it is key to long-term health."

• Overa...
• March 11, 2009

BuSpar (buspirone) for Anxiety "For acute anxiety, this is AMAZING. Rapid racing heartbeat, excessive sweating, constant worrying, over-analyzing. This medicine, basically at 15mg, gives you a feeling like you just drank a six-pack and ate an amazing meal. I take it with Xanax and Cymbalta. BuSpar is the best non-habit-forming short-term medicine to get your life back on track when life gets overwhelming."

• Anxiety...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 15, 2014

BuSpar (buspirone) for Anxiety "I am 23 years old and suffer from generalized anxiety disorder. I did not want to be on an addictive med, and was very adamant about that with my doctor. I was prescribed BuSpar and have been taking it for a year now (10mg 3 times a day) and it seems to work quite well. It calms me down and makes me think more rationally rather than experiencing constant worry and fear. I feel more free and open to life. Side effects I've experienced include dizziness, hot flashes, and extreme hunger for about an hour after taking it. Taking it with food in your stomach is a must as it decreases the side effects for me. One complaint though is short-term memory problems and 'cloudy' mind effect, but I will take that any day over my anxiety!"

• sag34...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 30, 2013

BuSpar (buspirone) for Anxiety "Changed my life for the better! Took a little while to kick in. Better to be on this than a habit-forming or dependent medicine. You have to want to change and then this medicine will work. Life-saver! 10mg once a day for 6 months now."

• mimi
• June 9, 2014

BuSpar (buspirone) for Anxiety "I just started taking BuSpar, and at first, I was scared because I hate bad side effects and don't like to take pills at all. So I finally took my pill, 10mg. I felt good at first, then came the side effects: lightheadedness, sweating, and dizziness. But after 20 to 30 minutes later, it was over. I felt fine, went out to socialize, and I couldn't believe it - didn't have a panic attack or anxiety attack. They work for me."

• Anonsy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 25, 2013

BuSpar (buspirone) for Panic Disorder "I have taken this medication for a month, and in that time, I have had the quietest mind of my life. I take Lexapro for my regular medicine, and this is for easing the generalized anxiety disorder that acts up so frequently. Never have I been able to stop myself from a panic attack like this. It's amazing. The first week was tiring and disorienting... after that, smooth sailing."

• lady...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 20, 2020

For Anxiety "I have been taken buspirone for awhile now for anxiety. At first when I started I would be tired so the doctor told me to start taken at night. Now being on it awhile I take it twice a day in the morning and afternoon does not make me tired anymore. I absolutely love this medicine it works great for my anxiety. I'm on 10mg dose by the way"

• it...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 5, 2023

BuSpar (buspirone) for Anxiety "I decided to stop smoking weed/cigarettes and drinking, so I became extremely anxious and intrusive thoughts were killing me. Everything was so bad that I had to stop working for 2 months and honestly thought that I was never going to get better. I tried citalopram and it didn't really help. Then my doctor told me about Buspar and I've been taking it for about 3 weeks. For the first 15 days, I was taking 5mg twice a day and it was helping. After 2 weeks, my doctor increased my dose to 10mg twice a day. Now, I can say that I am going back to being myself. It really works, just stick with it and don't worry too much about side effects because they are very minimal. You got this!!!"

• Anna...
• December 12, 2016

BuSpar (buspirone) for Panic Disorder "I have been on Zoloft for 11 years. I have severe panic disorder and anxiety. I brought my Zoloft from 150 to 25 mg during my pregnancy. All seemed well until after I gave birth and all my happy hormones wore off. Major postpartum depression and anxiety kicked in. I immediately went up to 150 mg of Zoloft, but that was not doing the trick. My doctor kept telling me to take BuSpar, but since I tried so many medications before finding Zoloft fitting, I was scared to add something else. After a year of this roller coaster, I gave in. I tried 5 mg of BuSpar at night, I woke up the next day and actually left my house. It's like day and night. I started at 5 mg only at night then went to 5 mg day and night. Don't worry to try it if you are scared!"

• Dudle...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 1, 2023

BuSpar (buspirone) for Anxiety "Let me keep this nice and simple. Diagnosed with ADHD at a young age, ultimately came to the conclusion that this was really anxiety all along. Turns out they aren’t so different, food for thought. Anyways, I got sick of living with it. Anxiety manifested in my body. I had severe cramps in my left rib cage, pain in my back, intrusive thoughts, no focus, and paranoia. I broke down and gave this a try. Night one, had a pretty vivid “someone’s out to get me nightmare”. After that, it was all good. Love this stuff. Don’t question it. Just go for it."

• Worry...
• April 24, 2013

BuSpar (buspirone) for Anxiety "Been on this medication for over 12 years. Works well for me. Calms me down without the 'brain zapping' I got from Paxil and Lexapro. Dosage has been adjusted throughout the years. I am told 60 mg a day is the maximum dose. I am currently on 15 mg 3 times per day. It took a good two weeks to get into my system, and I remember thinking it wasn't working at first. It's no Xanax, but it has helped me much more than Paxil and Lexapro did. This works well for me, and I have no issues taking it for the rest of my life. I do get some increased hunger and minor dizziness after each dose for about 15 minutes, but that beats being anxious and worrying all the time. It is also pretty cheap."

• Buspa...
• June 13, 2016

BuSpar (buspirone) for Anxiety "One week on, started full dose yesterday. 30mg. No side effects, and no haziness. I get slightly dizzy but doesn't interfere with walking. I have tried 3 others before this, and each time I had flu symptoms, couldn't leave the bathroom, couldn't work or take care of my children. This medicine has been nothing but great for me. I haven't had a headache or the tremors for a few days, which is already life-changing! I can focus, and I have slowly realized that my mind is quieting down. If nothing has worked for you, please give this a try! No addiction to it they say. I'm excited that I feel this great. I can't wait to see what next week and the week after is. I'm looking forward to tomorrow, which is a foreign feeling. Good luck."

• Finally...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 18, 2017

BuSpar (buspirone) for Anxiety "Have had anxiety for many years, have tried numerous meds and none worked for long. Because of numerous surgeries, I have a high drug tolerance and sometimes weird reactions. After taking Cymbalta for 3 years, the excessive sweating just became too much. I am now on Lexapro and was using Clonazepam when an attack would start. Concerned about addiction to Clonazepam, my doctor suggested BuSpar. I started with 7.5mg twice a day and did not feel much until starting the third week, then 10mg three times a day. I did have side effects but was encouraged to wait 4 weeks. So glad I did. For the first time in years, and I mean years, I feel like the old me: sleep through the night, no side effects. I encourage you to wait and see before you give up on it. For me, well worth it."

• Whitn...
• February 15, 2015

BuSpar (buspirone) for Anxiety "I started on Effexor, that medicine made me sick and nauseated. My doctor decided to put me on Buspar instead. This medicine made my anxiety so much better! And the side effects are very minimal, I only get a little lightheaded for a short time, but that's so much better than being sick to my stomach. This stuff has really helped me get through a rough time."

• Inser...
• May 15, 2014

BuSpar (buspirone) for Panic Disorder "I have only been taking BuSpar for about a month, but I have seen a rapid turnaround in my anxiety. I am not cured; I still get panicked from time to time, but I am now able to deal with my worries without getting lost in them. I used to go about life in a sort of depersonalized haze, but the medication has worked in bringing me back to reality. As for side effects, I think it is safe to say that I got them all in the first couple of weeks: nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, slight depression, etc. However, it was nothing that was too bad. As I continued to take it, the side effects decreased. Furthermore, the benefits that I have obtained from it far outweighed any complaints that I might have had. I would suggest trying it for anxiety."

• Rc9999
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 27, 2014

BuSpar (buspirone) for Anxiety "I have generalized anxiety, few panic attacks ever, mostly just obsessive irrational thoughts, and constant fears which aren't normal. This definitely helps me calm down and keeps my brain quiet when it normally never stops. For about 2 weeks, I would get spells of dizziness, along with a feeling of restlessness and an inability to focus (felt very much like ADD) but it has been going away! This medicine helps for general anxiety, but I don't think it would do much for panic. I take 5mg 3x a day."

• Cyndie
• April 19, 2014

BuSpar (buspirone) for Panic Disorder "I first had a panic attack last June and went to the hospital. They gave me Ativan 1mg. I took that for about 1 month and felt sort of out of it, so I decided to only take half and see how that worked. It did work, but I still felt like a zombie. I went back to the doctor and was prescribed BuSpar 5mg twice a day. I took that for three months, but was still having issues waiting in lines, being in public places, and sometimes driving. I found I still needed to take the Ativan when I started to panic. Long and short, the 5 mg twice a day would take away about 60% of my anxiety and I would force myself out of my head, so to speak. Recently, I went back to the doctor and she upped my dose to 7.5 mg twice a day. I feel great! This is giving me my life back, no more Ativan."

• calabsv
• May 7, 2014

BuSpar (buspirone) for Anxiety "About 3 months ago, out of nowhere, I had a severe panic attack and was rushed to the hospital thinking it was a heart attack, which it was not. But the next day, I woke up with severe anxiety; it was horrible. I tried natural remedies, but nothing worked and was afraid of SSRIs because of the side effects. After some research, I asked to try BuSpar. It took over 2 months and playing with the dosage; I take 10 mg in the morning, 7.5 mg in the afternoon, and at night. I finally feel like the constant dialogue in my head is settled down to a point where I can function, hoping it just gets better from here on in. I have had no side effects at all. It may take a while for this medicine to work, but stick with it. I think it's worth it."

• anony...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 3, 2023

BuSpar (buspirone) for Anxiety "BuSpar works so well for me personally. I've tried so many other medications, and BuSpar is the only one that helps control my anxiety. I feel in control of my anxiety and emotions again, and I'm able to live a productive and happy life."

• sivad...
• April 5, 2015

BuSpar (buspirone) for Panic Disorder "I was on a few meds that didn't help much. But when I started taking BuSpar, I noticed I felt more at ease, and I am now able to do a lot more than I was able to do before. I suffer from severe panic attacks and was at the point of giving up. I lost friends and confused family members because they could not relate to my bouts of panic. Fear from panic limited me to do the most simple things like shop, travel, or even drive in cars with friends. I couldn't enjoy a meal at a restaurant without looking for an exit. I couldn't go to crowded places without wanting to run. But now after 6 weeks on this medication, I'm able to concentrate and enjoy life so much better. I'm nowhere near 100%, but this medication is saving me little by little."

• DocJ
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 8, 2021

BuSpar (buspirone) for Anxiety "While the success rate for Buspar has always been approximately 20 percent since inception, it seems to be making a comeback with psychiatrists since they don't like prescribing benzos. Nothing has changed, this is medication with low efficacy and many intolerable side effects."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 21, 2012

BuSpar (buspirone) for Panic Disorder "I started getting panic attacks about 6 years ago for no real reason, causing me to not be able to keep anything down for about 2 months. I was put on a lot of meds before I tried BuSpar. I believe it, with the addition of an SSRI antidepressant, saved my life. Back in August of this year, I stopped everything and all my anxiety, panic, and depression came back. I started the BuSpar again yesterday after a huge breakdown, slept better than I have in months, had great dreams, actually WANTED to get out of bed, and today I feel better than I have since the summer! It may not work well for EVERYONE, but when it DOES work, it's amazing."

• Anonymous
• November 24, 2012

BuSpar (buspirone) for Anxiety "I developed generalized anxiety disorder seemingly out of nowhere after taking prednisone for an infection, and for three months felt like I could barely function. The physical and mental symptoms were so all-encompassing. My docs suggested Lexapro but I wasn't depressed, just anxious. I did some internet research on my own and asked that they try me on Buspar instead. SO GLAD I did. I've been on it for six years now and I feel totally normal, like I used to before the anxiety set in. I've never noticed any side effects to speak of, besides the weird flushed dizziness when I first started taking it, which went away after a couple of weeks. On 22.5 mg per day but I miss doses all the time, to very little effect. Amazing med."