No: Buspirone, also known by its trade name buspar, (buspirone) is a non-benzodiazepine, non- narcotic medication that is indicated for the treatment of anxiety disorder. It's thought to work through its binding and activation of a certain type of serotonin receptor in the brain -- specifically the 5ht1a receptor -- and it's through this activity that Buspirone is thought to have its anti-anxiety effects.
Answered 12/2/2014
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No: Buspar (buspirone) is a mild antidepressant. It is not a narcotic.
Answered 5/18/2015
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No: Buspar (buspirone) is an anxiolytic psychoactive drug of the azapirone chemical class and is primarily used to treat generalized anxiety disorder (gad).
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No: Buspar (buspirone) or Buspirone is a non-benzodiazepine anxiolytic, meaning it can reduce anxiety while not being a sedative such as valium or xanax. It acts on serotonin and Dopamine receptors. It is not considered a narcotic, and is not strictly regulated as such.
Answered 7/19/2016
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