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What is the drug buspar (buspirone) for?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Buspar (buspirone): It is used for mild to moderate anxiety, and sometimes used to relieve symptoms of depression associated with Generalized anxiety disorder.

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Answered 3/19/2015

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