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Ive been taking buspirone for about a year now twice a day (5mg) each. and i stopped taking it for around 3 days due to the fact that i couldnt refill my prescription and i think that my anxiety was better. am i allowed to stop taking it or taper?

Q: ive been taking buspirone for about a year now twice a day (5mg) each. and i stopped taking it for around 3 days due to the fact that i couldnt refill my prescription and i think that my anxiety was better. am i allowed to stop taking it or taper?

: It's better to taper from twice a day to one a day then every other day and as needed.

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It's better to taper from twice a day to one a day then every other day and as needed.

Answered 11/24/2022

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A member asked:

Ive been taking buspirone for about a year now twice a day (5mg) each. and i stopped taking it for around 3 days due to the fact that i couldnt refill my prescription and i think that my anxiety was better. am i allowed to stop taking it or taper?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

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