Buspar

[lilbluedevil82]

Has anyone ever heard of this...it is an anti anxiety med...my obgyn put me on it to help with some stress..just wondering if anyone has ever been on it...Side effects, ect.
Thanks

[rhea]

Know it-have used it when my husband and I were having problems, the best thing about it is works quickly....

[Morgana]

This is what it says at www.bnf.org

BUSPIRONE HYDROCHLORIDE
Additional information: interactions (Buspirone).
Indications: anxiety (short-term use)

Cautions: does not alleviate benzodiazepine withdrawal (see notes above); interactions: Appendix 1 (anxiolytics and hypnotics)

DRIVING
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May affect performance of skilled tasks (e.g. driving); effects of alcohol may be enhanced

Contra-indications: epilepsy, severe hepatic impairment (Appendix 2 - Reduce dose in mild to moderate liver disease; avoid in severe liver disease), moderate to severe renal impairment (Appendix 3 - mild, Reduce dose; moderate-severe Avoid ), pregnancy (Appendix 4 - Manufacturer advises avoid ) and breast-feeding (Appendix 5 - Manufacturer advises avoid)

Side-effects: nausea, dizziness, headache, nervousness, lightheadedness, excitement; rarely tachycardia, palpitations, chest pain, drowsiness, confusion, seizures, dry mouth, fatigue, and sweating

Dose: initially 5 mg 2–3 times daily, increased as necessary every 2–3 days; usual range 15–30 mg daily in divided doses; max. 45 mg daily; child not recommended

Sub-sections
Buspirone Hydrochloride
Buspar®

[lilbluedevil82]

Thanks so much ladies!

[Morgana]

Pleasure...

Anything else, please just ask...

Love

Mo
xxx

[windwalker]

My doc had me try that many years ago, I hated it, felt "weird" the feeling was pretty unexplainable for me. Definately felt in a fog but my body felt "weird". Tried all different mg's even breaking the small ones in thirds and finally I was taken off.

[dg2901]

I was prescribed this medication several years ago for a brief time. I couldnt tolerate it. About 30 minutes after taking it I would experience head rushes that would come and go every 10-15 minutes and would last for a good 2 hours. The head rushes were a bit disturbing so I stopped taking it.

stay well
diana