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Does buspar (buspirone) work well for social phobia?

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Dr. Alan Alianswered

Psychiatry 34 years experience

Buspar (buspirone): It takes several weeks at right dosage, along with behavior modification.

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I am 15 wks pregnant, recently tapered off klonopin and was put on buspar (not working, social phobia/panic attacks & unable to leave house). Is it safe to have severe anxiety, should I go on low dose klonopin?

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A 62-year-old female asked:

I have been on Lorazepam for awhile now...Is there a worry about addiction? It works very well for me..My pharmacist recommended Buspar (buspirone) instead???

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Im on zloft Risperdal Buspar (buspirone) for anxietyGAD dc add wellbutren XL 150mg for sexual dysfunction since 15 days It work well but my anxiety get Worse?

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Buspar (buspirone) doesn't help me for anxiety but it help me very well for Reverse sexual dysfunction can i take it in the morning only 10mg?

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Have tried 5 different SSRI's over the past year and a half for anxiety. I am in thearpy too. Nothing has worked well. Is Buspar (buspirone) a good next option?

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