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My psych is weaning me off of my ad's for the next month because he feels it's causing me more anxiety (it is). he mentioned buspar (buspirone) once i'm weaned. are any of you familiar with this? success?
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Yes.It could: Work and is a common practice.
Answered 1/28/2014
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Buspar (buspirone) may help: Most antidepressants improve anxiety - a few may be more energizing and make it worse - esp. Bupropion (wellbutrin, budeprion). Buspirone is an effective drug but takes a long time to work. Psychotherapy is also effective and is markedly underused. Anxiety is not a diagnosis - there are many anxiety disorders and they have different treatments - ptsd, generalized anxiety, phobia, panic etc.
Answered 6/24/2014
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