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A member asked:

I keep having spontaneous muscle spasm since starting buspar (buspirone) and its getting worse longer i take it. what could be causing it.?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Buspar (buspirone): Unusual movements of the head & neck muscles has been reported as a side effect, related to dose increase or high dose. Please inform your prescribing doctor asap.

Dr Pappas and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/8/2013

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SEROTONIN ISSUE: Unfortunately i think that you are have a reaction to the serotonin that is boosted by Buspar (buspirone) so you will have to discuss with your physician and taper off and try something different.

Dr Ali and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 9/1/2017

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