Posted by jujube on November 29, 2004, at 22:38:52
In reply to Does BuSpar ever work?, posted by anxiety_free on November 29, 2004, at 21:05:03
I don't have much experience with Buspar. I tried it a number of years ago, but did not get any effect from it. However, I probably did not give it enough time to kick in. I have been told that it can take from 3 to 4 week for it to take effect (similar to an antidepressant), and there could well be start up side effects (again like an antidepressant). I don't know if Buspar would ever be considered as effective as a benzo, but that is only my opinion. Others may be differing views about its effectiveness.
Tamara
> My shrink recently decided that instead of benzos, I should take BuSpar. I thought, well, fine...this'll do. So I was Rx'd 30mgs/day of BuSpar to start and given instructions on how to taper benzos. Problem is...the BuSpar gives me headaches (they're not withdrawal headaches) and screws up my stimulant...it just kills off the stimulating effect. Frustrating. And while a tab makes me feel kind of placid for a while, its really not that great for anxiety. What do I do? I'm all for taking non-benzos, but it'd be nice if this one would work. I've tried Neurontin and it was a no-go...what else is there? Gabitril? Any input is GREATY appreciated.
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