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What to do if i am supposed to start buspar (buspirone) (antianxiety medication) tomorrow. but i plan on drinking. so should i just wait until the day after to start it instead?

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NO drinking: It sounds like your anxiety is related to your drinking. Pergaps you should discuss your drinking pattern with your prescribing md.

Dr Caplin and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/22/2015

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