Buspar - How long before I throw in the towel?

Thanks Chuck. I had heard from my psych and her response caused even more confusion and anxiety. Very non-comittal and vague.

I know there’s no guarantees with drugs, but they’re supposed to be the experts. There comes a point they need to be more accountable.

I’m finding i seem to know more about this drug than she does, which is not only surprising but very worrisome.

Kanina; One more thing to confuse you Have no idea why Buspar does this but say many time AND many people here have had much better luck with Buspar works even better once you get on your goal dose and stay on that for 2 to 4 weeks then slowly decrease it normal no more than 1/2 of the dose your taking at that time and then they get better results. it's worth a try if it does not help you like it has for many your not really out anything and just work your self back up to the dose you feel the best results. good luck to you my friend. slow and easy that is the pace your the most comfortable and I wish you the best Have a good day

Thanks Sidekick.

When it finally does work, will it be consistent and not just a few hours here or there?

Also Sidekick, what does that mean “that it only takes a few days to know if it’s gonna work”?

I’ve been told and also read it takes weeks to build and to finally feel the full effects.

So it doesn’t act like an antidepressant so realistically you’ll know if it’s working at a week. I might’ve been hasty by saying a few days, but you definitely don’t have to wait the full 4-6 like other meds. It’ll be consistent anxiety relief but if you feel like there’s a gap you could always break it into three times a day dosing.

Thanks again for your response.

I’m very confused now because my psych, the pharmacist and all the reputable on-line Buspar literature states weeks (4-6) for full effect.