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How does buspar (buspirone) help anxiety? does it raise serotonin like an ssri antidepressant?
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Uniquely: Actually it it thought to restrain the effects of too much serotonin. It's complicated but the simple answer is NO - it does not work like an SSRI - nor other anti-anxiety drugs. Here's info but also ask your Dr and/or druggist. http://www.healthieryou.com/mhexpert/exp1041502a.html Best!
Answered 10/18/2018
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