BuSpar Questions (Page 5)

Buspirone side effects? Low(er) heart rate and hot flashes / quick spike in body temp, sedative?

Today is my 3rd day of taking buspirone. I was originally supposed to take 5mg once a day “as needed” for anxiety. Took it 1st day after doc appointment (for severe anxiety) at 4pm fell asleep at5pm and stayed asleep until 730am the next morning. I felt so happy stress-free and amazing when I woke u... read more

Buspar versus Ativan-do they have the potential to act in the same manner?

Hi all... I have lots of issues... OCD, PTSD, anxiety and depression. I also suffer from an autoimmune disease that causes me great distress and will most likely shorten my life. I am 63 and currently take .5 mg of Ativan as needed. When I take it, I feel somewhat ‘normal’ and am able to function. M... read more

Can side effects of buspirone (Buspar) be confusion and acting loopy?

I've been on 15 mg of Buspar twice a day for 1 month and I feel like I can't get my thoughts together to make sense to anyone, I'm jumping to conclusions and just acting kind- of "loopy". It's to the point that I have banned myself from texting or talking to anyone for fear of saying something... read more

BuSpar - I am taking 10mg uspar twice daily. My doctor just increased it to 15 twice daily and..

... suggested I take a mood stabilizer also for depression. Would these make me sleepy? I take Ativan also, only 0.5 mg. Thanks

Is BusPar a narcotic would I fail drug test if I took?

Does Buspar give Prozac a boost for depression? or is it just for anxiety?

My Dr. wants me to take some Busparone with the Prozac I am on 5 weeks now, and I wonder if it is to give it a boost??

What will happen if I drink alcohol on buspar?

I am talking about a few drinks not just one. Will it effect me any different than if i was'nt on buspar?

Do Buspar and caffeine work together well?

"I have been on Buspar for a month, 5 mg. when I get up and 5 mg. at 2:30 p.m. Within the last three days, I have noticed increased nervousness (but not anxiety), and I read on the web that Buspar and coffee might not work together very well, as both are stimulants. Can anyone comment on this... read more

Buspar - how long will it take to get out of mys system?

After 6 weeks of taking Buspar it appears all of a sudden I have side effects: heart pounding, lightheadedness, nausea. The doctor said it's not normal to have side effects 6 weeks after starting meds but took me off it anyway. I'm still feeling the side effects after not being on it for 2 days. Is... read more

Buspar side effects / Insomnia - has anyone else had this?

Hello everyone. I just started taking Buspirone 5 days ago(5mg 2 x/day). I feel it working but when I take it at night I sleep for about 3 hours then I wake up and it is hard to fall as sleep again which makes me tired the next day. Has anyone experienced this? Will this go away? Your responses are... read more

BuSpar - Has anyone noticed an increase in their appetite or weight gain?

I need an alternative to Buspar?

I am a menieres disease patient. The doctor has had me at maximum dosage of Valium at 10 mgs. 4 times per day. He has begun a reduction in the Valium which I started today, reducing to 5mgs 4 times per day for 1 week then 5mgs 3 times per day for 1 week then 5mgs 2 times per day. I do not disagree... read more

BuSpar - How far apart should I take my dosages for best results?

Will stopping Buspar after 10 days cause withdrawal symptoms?

I stopped after taking 10 mg a day for about 10 days and am having symptoms of upset stomach stomach pains vomiting. I also have bad constipation and hot and cold chills and my depression is really bad This is day 2 I stopped becasue it made me feel more anxious and I felt like I had the flu I also... read more

Can Buspar decrease libido, cause sexual side effects in men?

I was previously on Pristiq and Wellbutrin XR for depression/anxiety. When my doc added Wellbutrin to counteract the sexual side effects of Pristiq, it was life changing for my sex life. I was taken off Pristiq for reasons not related to this post, and this week my doc added Buspar since anxiety is... read more