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Tapering up on buspar, (buspirone) currently 20 mg a day to work up to 30 mgs. how long does this medication typically take to work and to feel a difference. ?

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Dr. John Gaffney answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

BuSpar (buspirone): It generally takes about 4 weeks for patients to start noticing a difference with BuSpar (buspirone) ... However, to be honest, this is more of an average than it is a rule of thumb (sometimes it's 2 weeks, sometimes 6). Hope that helps!

Answered 9/12/2018

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