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What is a non benzo alternative to buspar (buspirone)?
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Buspar (buspirone): Some options are antihistamines such as vistaril, ssris such as lexapro, snris such as cymbalta, (duloxetine) beta-blockers such as inderal, & other blockers such as clonidine. Review with your doctor.
Answered 8/2/2013
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I have severe anxiety nd been on several meds.Im a recovering alcoholic nd doctors will not give me benzos bcuz there afraid of me relapsing w/ alcohol. I've tried Buspar nd tons of others like it that arent addicting but they don't help at all. My anxiet
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Im on vistaral,nuerontin,a muscle relaxer,buspar, and Topamax (topiramate) and celexa would any of those cause a false positive on a instant drug test for benzos?
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Does Buspar (buspirone) show as bzo on drug test? I was given drug test and came back positive for benzo, i take buspar (buspirone). Would it show as benzo?
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