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Will buspar (buspirone) cause weight gain?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not commonly: Weight gain is not common with Buspar (buspirone) -- happens in less than 1% of people according to pre-clinical studies.

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Answered 5/18/2015

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Dr. Donald Jacobson answered

No: Buspar (buspirone) is completely weight neutral.

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Buspar (buspirone) & Wt.: Not likely, although cases of slight increase weight were reported in less than 1%.

Answered 5/18/2015

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A member asked:

Will buspar (buspirone) cause weight gain?

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Donald Jacobson answered

Dr Fowler agreed

Dr. Alan Ali answered

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