Buspirone and side effects

Posted by hrod @hrod, Dec 3, 2022

I started taking 5 mg buspirone twice daily for significant anxiety due to chronic pain but the side effects are overwhelming with nausea, drowsiness, leg weakness, etc. Anyone have experience with this medication and whether the side effects go away? Has it been effective for you? Doctors seem to think this is a safe medication and good for older people, but they don't tell you to expect these side effects. Your input and experience with this drug is greatly appreciated! Thanks

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Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | Jul 8 11:51am

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@dhkerby - this is a public online community.

susiewordsmith | @susiewordsmith | Jul 10 5:45pm

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I've been on a combo of Wellbutrin (225 mg/d) and Buspar (45 mg/d) for more than 10 years....These drugs have been life savers!
Susan

mugsie1975 | @mugsie1975 | 2 days ago

Any issues with BuSpar

Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | 6 hours ago

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@mugsie1975 - I moved your post here so that you could chat with others discussing buspirone (BuSpar):

- Buspirone and side effects https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/buspirone-and-side-effects/

Fellow members such as @susiewordsmith @hrod and others can let you know if they have had issues with this medication.

Have you started talking buspirone (BuSpar) lately, mugsie1975? If so, are you experiencing any issues with it?

mugsie1975 | @mugsie1975 | 8 minutes ago

In reply to @lisalucier "@mugsie1975 - I moved your post here so that you could chat with others discussing buspirone..." + (show)

@lisalucier
Started taking it about three weeks ago started with 5 mg for two weeks now I’m on 10 mg see my psychiatrist today. I’ve had some nausea associated with it but nothing I couldn’t handle hoping it works for my anxiety. I’ve been dealing with anxiety for a while now, but I’m also trying to taper off a Klonopin.