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Is buspar (20 mgs. a day) slow acting? two weeks and i really dont feel any effect, maybe even a little more anxiety.

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Viisit your doctor : For re-evaluation, you may need another prescription medication or none at all, best wishes

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/5/2019

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A member asked:

Is buspar (20 mgs. a day) slow acting? two weeks and i really dont feel any effect, maybe even a little more anxiety.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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