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Will buspar (buspirone) cause weight gain?
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Not commonly: Weight gain is not common with Buspar (buspirone) -- happens in less than 1% of people according to pre-clinical studies.
Answered 5/18/2015
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No: Buspar (buspirone) is completely weight neutral.
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Buspar (buspirone) & Wt.: Not likely, although cases of slight increase weight were reported in less than 1%.
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