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Has anyone ever experienced really cold hands and feet on buspirone/Buspar?
It seems that I am experiencing a sort of cold intolerance. I feel abnormally cold even when it is 72 degrees in my house. There is nothing i can do to get my hands and feet warm. I usually have to lay on a hearing pad for a good while under the blankets before they'll warm up. My nose will... read more
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... read more
I am currently taking 20 mg daily of buspirone.
Will it be beneficial to me to take l-theanine daily also? Or will it just be a waste of money?
Escitalopram - How do you cope with taking Lexapro in the first few weeks?
My wife have been taking Lexapro for three weeks for anxiety and depression caused by increase anxiety and taking Buspirone for two weeks. The first two weeks, the doctor prescribed 10mg but 10mg caused extreme fatigue and made her feel very lethargic. She also experienced other side effects. We... read more
Buspirone - How long do until buspar stops making my head feel weird and making me hot?
I’m on buspar right now and about 30 mins after taking it I feel hot and my head feels weird for about 45 minutes. Especially if I don’t take it with food. Do these side effects end? If so, do you have to take it the same way every day or can you go on it without food without the... read more
Buspirone - Having really bad burning sensations that goes all day. Help?
Been taking buspirone for about 3 weeks at 15x2. I've been managing all this time but now the burning it not just at night it's all the time. Not getting sleep and inward thinking about the burning is terrible. Doc put me now on 3x15. Is this what normally happens? Or do I need to cut... read more
Did anyone get tremors, shakiness or shortness of breath while using buspirone?
Just wondering if anyone has experienced tremors, shakiness, or shortness of breath while taking buspirone?
Gabapentin vs buspirone for anxiety?
I was prescribed buspirone for chronic anxiety and panic Attacks . I was taking clonazepam and it Works well but most doctors don’t want people on it long term . So buspirone was prescribed. At first I was dizzy abs felt foggy and disconnected. After a few weeks it mostly went away but I... read more
How long does BuSpar (buspirone) take to work?
Hello, I began taking BuSpar (buspirone) 2 weeks ago for generalized anxiety disorder. Not sure im feeling the effects and wondering how long it took for others to notice. Do you feel sure that its working?
Buspirone and phentermine - taking both medications?
So I'm a real chicken when it comes to taking new medication. I will read myself into an anxiety attack so fast, I end up not taking it. I've been taking buspirone for 6 or 7 years now, so I know how my body reacts to it. I am however also overweight and despite me trying every diet... read more
Buspirone - Buspar does it work and how long does it take?
For those who say Buspar has worked, how long did it take and what dose. I just started on 10mg daily. Is this enough?
Has anyone increased their normal dose of Buspirone on a really bad day?
My doctor told me to just stick to my usual dosage and manage excess anxiety symptoms with more clonazepam on bad days. But I was wondering if anyone just takes an extra 5 mg or so on a day when symptoms were especially bad. Does it work fast enough to make a difference? Thanks.
When to take Buspirone - one dose, morning or night?
I am just about to start Buspirone and my initial dose is 5mg daily for a week and then 5mg twice daily afterwards - when anyone has started on a once daily dose - when did you take it? Is it best when you get up or before bed please?
Lexapro and Buspar - are they safe?
My doctor has prescribed Lexapro and buspirone for me. Has anyone taken these together? I've never been on any medications like these but my husband has dementia and I'm his only caregiver and I can't seem to sleep from not being able to turn my mind off and relax.Thanks!
How do I take buspirone 3 times a day?
I also take topiramate 2 times a day. How do I schedule my buspirone in 3 times a day?
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