HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I have been buspar for about 9 months. my doctor recent increased my dosage to 5 mg 3 times per day. it caused very bad twitching of my limbs and muscle jerking and brain zaps. i am hoping it was the medicine. i am in the process of getting off the m

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Uncommon side effect: Unfortunately this is a non-lethal side effect of Buspirone. It is described:"Infrequent were muscle cramps, muscle spasms, rigid/stiff muscles, and arthralgias; rare was muscle weakness". The side effects you are experiencing these side effects and it would be wise to taper it off with your doctor's directions.

Dr Feola agreed

Answered 6/2/2015

2.7k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Been having tremors in hands and legs, mainly on right side. Right side arm and leg weakness, muscle fasciculations all over my body. Right side facial twitch, jerking limb movements, severe fatigue, eyes feel stiff. What could be the cause?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Within the last month have had a feeling of weakness in both hands and arms and one foot. Muscles are stiff and occasionally ache. Have recently developed body wide muscle twitches and an occasional jerk of a limb. Is this the beginning of ALS?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Hello doctors. Hope all is well. I am 18 yrs old and I was wondering what are the chances I have to get brain tumor. Today I was fasting ( lent ) from 12 am to 1 pm I had coffee and ate. While I was eating I got lightheaded for a few seconds. causes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Doctor would like to add Buspar (buspirone) to Prozac,can Buspar (buspirone) lessen & encounter jerk and jittery of Prozac? and dose this combo cause significant weight gain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Can pregnancy cause muscle twitching all over ? Very conflicting info online - some doctors say its a common factor some say its not related . Awaiting a further neuro app but so worried about als ? 24/7 twitching started in shoulder and spread ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Was buspar (buspirone) 3x day - 15 mg total. caused bad twitching of the muscles & limb jerking. How long will this side effect last after getting off the med!
On Celexa 20mg for 6 years. It stopped working. I have had 3 panic attacks. Primary doc added buspar 10 mg 2x/day 5 days ago. Experiencing increased nervousness, jitters, muscle twitch. Should I hold out as it does block a full panic.
Can Buspar (buspirone) stop muscle twitching?
Have been off Buspar for 14 days I was just wondering why some withdrawal symptoms happen at night around 6pm? They are mostly dizziness ,head pressure, weird brain feeling? No other health issues, already been checked by primary doc?
I injured my back lifting three weeks ago. My doctor put me on a steroid and muscle relaxer for pain. I finished both a week ago. Last Saturday my right eye began kind of twitching and pulsing. Intermittently. It has continued. Cause?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.