Buspirone for anxiety: any side effects?

Posted by derryman @derryman, Nov 3, 2017

Hi to all members fighting Aniexty & Depression. Can anyone help me. HAS BUSPIRONE ANY BAD SIDE EFFECTS. I have been prescribed it but haven't taken it. I'm on 100mg SERAQUEL, 225 EFFEXOR.LIPTOR & other tablets. PLZ RESPOND WITH HELP. THANKS

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roxiesmom13 | @roxiesmom13 | Jul 31, 2023

I have been taking 5mg of Busiprone in the AM as well as
A low dose of Lexapro at night. I have noticed an odd sound, sort of a whooshing sound some times at night but nothing intolerable. I have major depressive disorder. I have noticed that since adding Busiprone I have had return of sexual sensation which I had not realized had been lessened by antidepressants. I just thought it was old age. Lol.

grannydee | @grannydee | Aug 2, 2023

In reply to @riverpark "Hi desicuban, I’m also 77, been taking lorazepam about 7 years, much like you have taken..." + (show)

It took me two tries to eliminate buspirone!
The first time I finally gave up. The second time I reduced it over a period of 6 months s l o w l y.
I also knew better about what to expect and deal with it in a positive manner.
I used exercise, fresh air and kept myself on a regular schedule of getting enough sleep and also made sure that I was consuming a healthy diet.
The second time was successful and I have no regrets for kicking anxiety meds to the curb.

floralou | @floralou | Aug 3, 2023

Taking Buspirone at bedtime. Taking it during the day made me feel sluggish. At bedtime it does its thing and I wake up alert and feeling g good. I have anxiety blackouts so this medicine keeps the anxiety and panic controlled.