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Buspirone and side effects
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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I had bad side effects from Wellbutrin also so my doctor stopped it and right now I'm trying viibryd
Past history of use of anxiolytics - benzodiazepines. Tapered off klonazepam under medical supervision . Took 7 months. Successful. No further use. Took buspar for short term in 2023. Not effective. For me dealing with root causes of my anxiety work. Plus deep breathing meditation for anxiety and over thinking. Letting my thoughts just pass. Reading. Like diy home decor. I have 2 dogs who are my legal ESAs. I have ptsd. No toxic people in my life.