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Wat is buspirone for?
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Anxiety: Buspirone is an anxiolytic drug. This means that it is used to treat anxiety. Common side effects include: dizziness, drowsiness, nausea and insomnia . It does not prompt tolerance or addiction and is most useful/ well-tolerated when initiated at very low doses, i.e., 1.25-2.5 mg bid. Generalized anxiety is ubiquitous. If you identify with being a "worrywart, " you may have it.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Generalized anxiety: Buspirone (brand name: buspar) is for generalized anxiety disorder. That is, anxiety that is not related to particular events or situations, and is mostly constant and occurs daily. Unlike tranquilizers, Buspirone is non-addictive, but it takes about two weeks to work.
Answered 7/17/2018
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I was recently prescribed Buspirone 5mg to take twice a day. I mayve accidentally taken it 3 times today is this okay? Should I be concerned?
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