Hi, @djg3012 - You may notice that I moved your post and combined it with this existing discussion on buspirone, because I thought it might be beneficial for you to be introduced to members who have discussed the same over many years:

- Buspirone: Anyone on this? How's it gone? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/buspirone-1/

If you are replying by email, click on VIEW & REPLY so that you can read through some of the earlier messages and meet some of the other members talking about their or their or their loved ones' experiences.

Fellow members such as @bren10 @worriedgal1 @dilly22 may have some input for you on buspirone and if they have experienced side effects, including audio noises that are not there when just starting to wake up. @gingerw also may have some thoughts to share.

While awaiting their replies, you might check out this Mayo Clinic article on this medication, which includes side effects:

- Buspirone (oral route) https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/buspirone-oral-route/description/drg-20062457

djg3012 - what did the physician who prescribed the buspirone say about the audio side effect you mentioned?