BuSpar for Anxiety User Reviews (Page 5)

• Mou...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 16, 2015

"My son is in high school and has taken this for 7 months. It changed his life. His anxiety over school was out of control to the point he had to be integrated back into school. He tried Ativan and had horrible side effects, and he was reluctant to try anything else after that. After about 3 months on the BuSpar, he walks tall into school. No more looking over his shoulder or panic attacks out of nowhere. We wish he would've taken this years ago. The only side effect he complains of is tiredness and occasional headache. The tiredness was more so in the beginning. Those side effects are minuscule compared to his anxiety before taking BuSpar."

• afr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 4, 2023

"Had a really bad existential crisis that led to a severe panic attack and landed me in the hospital. I was prescribed 15 mg daily of BuSpar. Upon leaving the hospital before taking my first dose, the panic had subsided already, and I felt perfectly fine but decided I should take the medication anyhow to prevent another attack. This made my anxiety fifty times worse. I would wake up five times a night in absolute panic, I couldn't leave the house at all for three weeks. It sent my mind into a spiral of overthinking, which caused crazy anxiety and depersonalization. I would finally calm myself down only to be unable to remember what I thought to calm myself down and re-panic. I legit felt like I was losing my mind. If you want to know what hell feels like, then take buspirone."

• Aub...
• May 21, 2013

"Started taking BuSpar 15mg twice a day about a month ago, and I will be honest, at first, I hated it! I almost quit taking it! The first week, it seemed as if it was making my anxiety worse. My chest was pounding, and I could not sleep at all! I decided to stick with it, and I'm glad I did because all of that is gone now. I mainly had issues with social phobia, and I have noticed I am getting better in social situations. The only thing is every now and then I feel a little dizzy for about 20 minutes after taking it, but that's it! It doesn't take anxiety away, but helps you deal with it and better rationalize things."

• Blo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 23, 2019

"I started taking BuSpar with Prozac, and it’s the perfect combination!!! I got lucky and was able to feel relief from BuSpar when my nurse practitioner prescribed it to me. Both Prozac and BuSpar changed my life and make me feel so much better from the awful depression and anxiety! I was in such a dark place, but now I feel a lot better!"

• Chr...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 23, 2023

"I have been on BuSpar now for 4 years, 7.5mg 3x per day. It took a couple weeks to see any effects at first. I have also been on Zoloft for about 20 years, and I think that BuSpar works very well with Zoloft."

• All...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 7, 2020

"Doctor prescribed this BuSpar to me for my anxiety. I got which worsened with Wellbutrin XL (I take that for depression). I used to take Xanax but decided to discontinue the use of it. My doctor prescribed me this and told me to take it when needed or every day, whichever I prefer. I have zero complaints about this medication. When I first took it, I got super dizzy and light-headed. But other than that, it does calm me and make me feel much better."

• 890...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 25, 2016

"I initially was prescribed this a few months ago at 10 mg 3xd, but it made me headachy and almost made my anxiety worse, so I quit taking it. I cannot take benzos, and recently am having more problems with anxiety, so I'm trying it at 5 mg 3xd. Now I see what others have been talking positively about. It's very subtle, but apparently I was just taking too much for my system before. So far, so good."

• anx...
• May 23, 2013

"Been taking buspirone on and off for 15 years, for insomnia, anxiety, and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. Sleep is my #1 issue (or lack thereof). Very effective for insomnia almost immediately upon starting it (after a period of not taking it). I sleep easier within the first day or two. Within a week, I get to sleep easier and more soundly. Ironically, I've always had the side effect of vivid memorable dreams. Doesn't seem to increase bad dreams though, just makes them more memorable. No other side effects. I have, depending on the stress in my life or other medicines being taken, generally been on 5mg/day to 20mg/day, with good results. At 30mg/day, I feel dopey. Prefer to take doses later in the day, not first thing in the morning."

• gla...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 27, 2014

"I've been taking 15 mg 2x/day with good results. My social anxiety has improved and I am sleeping much better. I have been taking Ambien almost every night for the past 4 years and now down to less than 1x/week. That to me has made it worth it."

• Jun...
• June 15, 2019

"BuSpar has changed my life in profound ways. In combination with antidepressants, it has made a huge difference for me. Before BuSpar, I was debilitated by Social Anxiety Disorder. Avoidance, panic attacks, isolation... etc. Without BuSpar, I felt like my whole body was raw all of the time. I started taking BuSpar about 3.5 years ago, and the first thing I noticed was sleepiness. But other than that, no side effects. It took a while to start working, but when it did, I was finally able to feel relaxed in public. The biggest thing is that it sedates the body. It makes me less reactive and slows down my mind. I can see how for some, this can produce a sluggish feeling, but it's exactly what I needed. The sleepiness is not a huge issue anymore. Oh, and I take BuSpar 15 mg three times a day. A major downside is that I have to take it every five hours, but it's seriously like my protective armor."

• Chr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 13, 2020

"My 17-year-old daughter was put on this BuSpar a month ago. It heightened her anxiety, it made her have angry outbursts. Her entire demeanor has changed, she isn't my daughter on this med. Needless to say, the doctor disagreed with me, but I took her off it last night. This med is horrible!"

• Gri...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 15, 2015

"I've been on this medicine for about 7 months. I started at 5 mg and I felt great! But around the 4 months, I got worse and ended up increasing my dose to 30 mg, and now I feel even better than before! The only side effect I experienced was a slight brain zaps, but they go away after a week or two. This medicine has helped me so much. I recommend this medicine!"

• cra...
• October 24, 2013

"I have suffered from severe anxiety for about 3 years now. I've tried BuSpar for a little bit and it helped some but I didn't keep taking it. I just had to post what has taken 90% of my anxiety away, and that's cardio exercise daily. I started going to the gym and riding the bike with the heart rate monitor on it. I got my heart rate to 120 beats per minute and held it there until I got tired, then slowed down to rest a couple of minutes, and then sped up again. I'm a crane operator and mostly sit all day in my crane. The very first day I sustained a higher heart rate by exercising for 15 minutes, my anxiety levels plummeted. Every day after that it has gotten better. Before taking drugs for anxiety, try fast walking for 15 minutes. It will help!"

• Ann...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 18, 2020

"BuSpar should be classified as a hallucinogenic drug! I took it for one day (15 mg) with Zoloft to get off Ativan. It made me lightheaded, nauseous, nervous, speedy, and when I tried to sleep, I saw terrible images moving around in my head. I couldn't sleep at all! These awful hallucinations gave me panic attacks. I was so scared! I also had some uncontrolled jerky movements of my limbs when lying down. I called the nurse line for help because I could not reach my psychiatrist. This experience was a nightmare! I also read an FDA report that stated that BuSpar can cause Tardive Dyskinesia, uncontrolled involuntary jerking movements of the face and body. Who wants that? Do not take it!"

• Bob...
• January 24, 2012

"Amazing. I thought my life was over. I dealt with anxiety since childhood. At times, it was worse than others but in the past 9 months, it has become so severe that it manifested into unbearable physical symptoms. I was experiencing a cycle of extreme hot flashes that would drench me in sweat, the hot sweat turned to cold dampness quickly turning to violent chills. Uncontrollable heaving made me vomit a dozen times a day. I would wake every day in a full-blown anxiety attack. I wasn't able to eat or even quit shivering. I lost 15 pounds in 3 weeks, was so emaciated, dehydrated I really felt like I was dying. In 3 days, BuSpar made me feel NORMAL. Not zombied or depressed like other medicines. BuSpar saved my life, or at least gave me the ability to live."

• Cha...
• December 18, 2015

"I've been on this medication for 8 months now & really like it. I take a combination of Buspirone & Mirtazapine which keeps me level with no anxiety. My racing thoughts are gone. I was waking up all night every hour with racing thoughts. Now I'm able to sleep & have a calm mind both while waking & sleeping. One thing I do notice is that it gives me the munchies for sweets. I'm working to curb that with healthy snacks instead. Sometimes it does make me slightly light-headed, but to me, that's a relaxing feeling that helps me stay calm. I'm able to stay focused and am doing better on my job & in my personal life than ever before. I really love this medication & give it a thumbs up for anxiety!"

• Dan...
• April 14, 2017

"So, I give this 7 out of 10. I'd give it 10 out of 10, but the first week on this was really uncomfortable. I almost stopped using it. I started out at 10 mg Buspar once a day and then after a week increased to 10 twice a day. The first week, I won't lie, was a doozy. My psych said that her patients either love it or hate it and it's pretty much 50/50 with little gray area. But since it's inexpensive, been around for a while, and is pretty safe, she likes that to be the first option when dealing with GAD. Fair. The first week, I was really, really dizzy. Felt a bit fuzzy in the head, kind of jumpy. I had to pull over while driving and sit down for a bit. BUT after about two weeks. Whoa. My life is changed. I'm no longer so anxious!"

• Suz...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 11, 2025

"I have been taking BuSpar for just over 6 months for GAD, 15 mg/bid. It has changed my life. I had crippling anxiety that got worse at night. The lack of sleep, combined with the anxiety, was impacting my health. Now I am calm throughout the day and have no further sleep problems. Once in a while, I take an additional 10 mg during the day if I am experiencing a highly stressful situation."

• Sar...
• November 9, 2015

"I love this med, no side effects, no problems at all. Just stopped my massive anxiety problems. I was having almost weekly, and I mean, I want to run to get out of my skin anxiety. Panic attacks to the max."

• Anonymous
• September 2, 2008

"I have been taking it for almost a month. The doctor said it might be 2 weeks before I started feeling better, but actually, I felt better within 3 days. I am taking it for panic attacks and anxiety associated with a traumatic event."

• Anonymous
• June 7, 2013

"I have been off and on BuSpar for a little over a year now for severe uncontrollable anxiety, but I have to take a high dose for it to work. I just take it as needed. I take 40 mg at night. That's when my anxiety seems to bother me the most. If my anxiety is bothering me really bad and I don't take it, then I am always up all night long, and sometimes 2 days straight. Overall, I would recommend this medicine!"

• TJa...
• June 20, 2016

"My anxiety was extremely bad, and I had tried Lexapro, but the side effects for me were horrible; so my doctor started me on BuSpar. I've been on it now for going on two weeks, and I can say I do feel a slight difference. My anxiety is still there, but not as bad. I'm still having attacks off and on, but I'm going to stick with this and give it some more time. The only side effect I have is dizziness, but I've learned that if I eat even just a piece of toast, it helps with that. Other than that, no side effects. I say if you're suffering, give this a try and stick with it."

• Jus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 9, 2012

"After trying SSRIs and other medicines, I have finally found BuSpar, and it has changed my life in less than two weeks! I have had mild to moderate anxiety for a few years, and now that I'm taking BuSpar (I only need 15 mg/day in divided doses), I feel normal again. My mood is more positive, and I laugh/am happy more even in this tough economic time! No major side effects. The first couple of days it made me a little tired, and that's it. I really started noticing changes about 8-9 days, I could feel a huge difference, and the anxiety is GONE! This is a safe medicine to take (non-habit-forming), and I would recommend it to anyone. It has changed my life, thank you BuSpar."

• car...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 5, 2016

"I was suffering from such bad anxiety that I felt desperate. I wanted it gone so I waited the six weeks it took to get into a psychiatrist. She prescribed me BuSpar and within the first day, the meds started to kick in. I took the first dose and then the second as she prescribed me 5mg twice a day to start. I could feel the chemicals in my brain changing and suppressing the anxiety, and it was a relief! Let me warn you though, anyone with true anxiety also suffers from depression too so once the anxiety is taken care of with BuSpar the depression comes on so much stronger! I'm on Zoloft and BuSpar. Used to just be on Paxil until it stopped working."

• AC ...
• December 15, 2017

"I have been suffering from SEVERE anxiety all of my life. It was debilitating for me. People around would never know I was experiencing it because I would make myself lose and look happy, when really I was full of anxious energy and worry. I worried about EVERYTHING, death mostly. It was obsessive. I never wanted to try medicine so I just kept dealing with it. Recently, it peaked to the point I could no longer handle it. After researching medications, I decided to try BuSpar, specifically for anxiety. I know most do not see the benefits for at least 2 weeks, however, I’m on day two and I feel 'normal'. I have never felt normalcy ever in my life, but I finally feel free of anxiety. I felt dizziness upon the first dose, nothing else yet."