How well does BuSpar work for anxiety?
Studies show that, when taken regularly, more than half of users see improvements when taking buspirone when compared to people who were given a placebo, which makes BuSpar overall as effective as benzodiazepines.
It's effective for short-term anxiety symptom relief specifically, and also the long-term use and management of anxiety disorders. Typically, it's employed as a second option — because of its common side effects (which we'll get to in a moment), it's not an ideal first line of treatment.
- Keep physically active. ...
- Avoid alcohol and recreational drugs. ...
- Quit smoking, and cut back or quit drinking caffeinated beverages. ...
- Use stress management and relaxation techniques. ...
- Make sleep a priority. ...
- Eat healthy foods. ...
- Learn about your disorder.
Brand names: BuSpar
Buspirone has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 986 ratings for the treatment of Anxiety. 48% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 36% reported a negative experience.
- Keep physically active. Develop a routine so that you're physically active most days of the week. ...
- Avoid alcohol and recreational drugs. ...
- Quit smoking and cut back or quit drinking caffeinated beverages. ...
- Use stress management and relaxation techniques. ...
- Make sleep a priority. ...
- Eat healthy.
- Behavioral therapy.
- Deep breathing.
- Exercise.
- Journaling.
- Meditation.
- Reading.
- Socializing, following pandemic guidelines of social distancing, masking and hand hygiene)
- Speaking with your health care provider.
- Take a time-out. ...
- Eat well-balanced meals. ...
- Limit alcohol and caffeine, which can aggravate anxiety and trigger panic attacks.
- Get enough sleep. ...
- Exercise daily to help you feel good and maintain your health. ...
- Take deep breaths. ...
- Count to 10 slowly. ...
- Do your best.
- Pros: Along with relieving anxiety it can improve your sense of well-being and help you think more clearly and worry less.
- Cons: It can lead to dizziness and drowsiness with nausea.
It may take 3 to 4 weeks before you start to feel better. Initially you may begin to notice a decrease in irritability and worry. Do not stop taking this medication without talking to your health care provider first.
In a study comparing buspirone and Xanax, both drugs were found to be equally effective in treating symptoms of anxiety, and buspirone was found to have less side effects and fewer withdrawal symptoms than Xanax.
How do you feel on buspirone?
Buspirone may cause some people to become dizzy, lightheaded, drowsy, or less alert than they are normally. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or are not alert.
References
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- https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Treatments/Mental-Health-Medications/Types-of-Medication/Buspirone-(BuSpar)
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