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Are there any health risks associated with long-term buspirone use? if so what's the max time it can be taken for? kind regards

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No long term risks: There are no know long term risks of using buspirone. It is one of the safest medications to use for anxiety. Keep taking it as long as it is needed.

Answered 9/13/2016

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