Did any users of Buspirone feel high or euphoric or have reckless behavior while taking it?

I just got prescribed to buspar a couple days ago and I’m very sensitive to medicine and I have anxiety over everything so I was nervous about taking it. I was prescribed 5mg but I wanted to start at a lower dose so instead of taking 2.5mg I started out at 1.25mg and I was wondering if anybody has taken 1.25mg of buspar and how that much made them feel?

I’ve been on the 10mg dose 2x a day for awhile and just had it increased because of some additional anxiety and stress. I don’t have any of those symptoms. It affects me completely opposite. I sleep a full 8 hours and feel so much more at ease. I have included a daily routine of Magnesium to my vitamin routine for additional benefits.

I just took two 15mg tabs. I have major depressive disorder and severe anxiety. I will keep you guys posted on my feelings and any unwanted side effects.

I've been on it for a couple years and have never experienced any of this. You're not taking anything else? It works on 5HT1a so maybe read about that.

I have been taking buspirone for nearly 3 months and have also had the issue of only getting 2.5 to 3 hours of sleep per night. Once I wake up, I feel fully alert. But the lack of sleep is causing cognitive issues for me. My short term memory is very bad now. I am just starting to taper off this medicine, because the negative impact on my cognitive skills and memory is impacting my work and home life greatly. I don't have any feelings of euphoria. Just feel a bit spacey due to lack of sleep. Also, I find that sometimes my eyes can't focus well in the afternoon. I have tried OTC sleeping pills (Unisom, Benadryl, Melatonin) and prescription sleeping pills (Ambien, Remeron) and they don't help with the sleep. Even tried Xanax, and I woke up after 3.5 hours.

Hello, I just started it three days ago. I felt nothing till my dose this morning. My doc wanted me to take 5mgs in the morning and 5 in the afternoon. I decided to see how this stuff worked with me first by taking 2.5 in the morning and 2.5 in the afternoon. Today for the first time I feel like I drank five cups of coffee. I don't know that last time I had this much anxious energy. I cant stop tapping my foot on the ground. I couldn't imagine taking 5 and 5. Maybe you should experiment with half of what you are taking and see how that works for you. Of course if you do this notify your doc so he or she is aware and can track your changes with you. Good luck.

Hi,

Does anyone no if you take buspirone regularly or just when needed. I've been prescribed this for anxiety, hopefully just short term

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Hi all. I have been taking celexa for anxiety and social anxiety. I was prescribed Buspirone a month ago, but haven’t taken it. I’d prefer to get off celexa and take Buspirone as I have only anxiety and do not want to deal with long term side effects of SSRIs. 2-3 weeks and you’re feeling less anxious?

Yes. The first day I took 1.25 mg and felt super energetic and happy all day long. I wasn't able to sleep at all that first night because I was too excited. Sadly, this only lasted for one day.

I have been taking buspar for the last 2-3 weeks I’m now on 15mg with a combination of risperdal for my bipolar disorder and I must say that yes I too experience the euphoria and high like feeling but it only lasts for about 30 minutes... I am on a total of 30 mg per day and besides the weird feeling it gives me it is actually helping me cope with life and my anxiety! I’m no longer feeling fearful that someone is out to get me (but they’re not) or worried about absolutely nothing! I have been so much more happy!!! It makes me very tired I must say but I am overall happier and very satisfied with my results. This coming from a person that was afraid to go outside and be around crowds of ppl because I have social anxiety!! Hopefully you will soon feel better if not then please ask your doctor to make a change in your meds.

I took paxil for two days and i woke up in panics and had vomiting and severe diarrhea. My dr switched me to Buspirone 5mg 1-3x a day as needed. The first 3 days have been fine ive felt more calm but extreme dizziness even when lying down and like my body is shaking when im not, also fatigue like i just want to lay in my bed and some muscle pain and agitation. Today day 4 i woke up with anxiety and fear and ive been in my head... just took a pill and feel a little bit more calm but still somewhat uneasy and unmotivated. Has anyone else experienced this and does it go away over time??

My GP had me on 120 mg. of Buspar for over 6 months. I ended up blacking out, and acting in ways I never would sober. Almost like a drunk blackout. I ended up in the psych ward for 9 days. Now only on 30 mg a day. Whatever you do, don't take more than 60mg a day.

I have been taking buspirone for about 3 weeks now, and I take 10mg twice daily. I felt weird for about 15 minutes after taking the medication for the first two weeks. I would feel "floaty" and I just went through it because I had no other side effects (as I know of), until today. I feel very happy, and outgoing. But, I don't feel like I cannot control myself or anything. I take buspirone for anxiety and social anxiety. I had an interview today, and I was very nervous about that. So, I did notice it has helped with my overall anxiety a little, but my social anxiety is still there a lot. Either way, I am happy that I get a break from my constant worrying until I can start therapy and work through my anxiety and get off medication. lol

I was prescribed these and was to do 15mg 3 times a day. I was major high and unable to drive or much of anything.and

Can taking 15 mg of Buspar get you high?