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Can buspar (buspirone) 5mg cause gi issues? and vomiting

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Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Yes: Buspar (buspirone) binds to serotonin and dopamine receptors. Serotonin receptors are in the gut and the brain which may lead to GI symptoms / side effects. These are usually resolved in a couple weeks.

Answered 9/19/2014

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Yes: nausea is a very common side effect of buspar (buspirone). It tends to get better with time.

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