I keep seeing everyone saying they take it 2 or 3 times a day to start. My doctor prescribed 10mg once a day. I'm confused.
Is anyone else taking buspirone once a day?
Question posted by acsnelling on 16 Jan 2019
Last updated on 16 January 2019
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WildcatVet
16 Jan 2019
Hello! Although buspirone is traditionally prescribed to be taken in divided daily doses your doctor may be looking for a dose that's effective while avoiding any potential side effects. If you need it the dosage can be increased at 5mg per day every few days, but try giving it a few weeks at your current dose to see if it will control your symptoms.
Best regards, Wild Cat
acsnelling
16 Jan 2019
Thank you. I'm talking to her today because I've had some weird side effects as well. I'll keep you posted.
WildcatVet
16 Jan 2019
Please do! What kind of side effects are you having and how long have you been taking the medication?
acsnelling
16 Jan 2019
Indigestion, muscle stiffness. And because I'm only taking 10mg once a day I feel it wears off and I start to feel out of sorts in the evening until I eat something.
acsnelling
16 Jan 2019
Sorry, been taking for a week now.
WildcatVet
16 Jan 2019
Those side effects are not uncommon and usually resolve within a few days to a week or two so you should be feeling better soon.
Good that you're talking to your doctor... let's see what she/he has to say. Let us know, okay?
acsnelling
16 Jan 2019
She split my dose to 5mg twice a day. We will see how it goes. It really messes with my stomach. It's been a week now, but she said give it another week and let her know. It seems to be gradually getting better.
acsnelling
16 Jan 2019
Also, with the lower dosage hopefully that can only help with the symptoms.
WildcatVet
16 Jan 2019
Fingers crossed! Try ginger ale or tea, soda crackers, yogurt, small bland meals may help.
acsnelling
16 Jan 2019
Definitely looking into eating smaller meals more frequently. Thanks for the support! <3
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