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What is buspar (buspirone)?

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Antianxiety: It's an anti anxiety pill not in the same class as a benzodiazepine like xanax, (alprazolam) ativan...It binds to serotonin and Dopamine receptors.

Answered 5/10/2016

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Dr. Susan Uhrich answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Buspar (buspirone): Is classified as a benzodiazepine, even though it doesn't bind to benzodiazepine receptors in the brain. As such, it is an antianxiety medication with no potential for abuse or dependence.

Answered 6/1/2019

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Buspar (buspirone): It is used for mild to moderate anxiety, and sometimes used to relieve symptoms of depression associated with Generalized anxiety disorder.

Answered 6/1/2019

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