I tapered off cymbalta and took my last dose 16 days ago. The cymbalta started the anxiety and it has been getting worse the longer I am off it. I was at the hospital this morning and hard a terrible panic attack. They gave me Ativan which slowly helped and when my doctor got there he gave me buspirone 5 mg to take 3 times a day. Will that help me? What kind of side effects can I expect and what should I look out for?
Has anyone else taken it for anxiety and did it help or hurt the problem?
Has anyone taken Buspirone for anxiety and panic attacks?
Question posted by lady2882 on 11 April 2013
Last updated on 2 February 2019
I also take hydrxyzine for allergies but doctor says to now take it daily instead of as needed because it also works for anxiety
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I take bus par 30mg three times a day. The only thing that works with no side effects for me n my pstd. Honest to God, I don't leave home without it nor miss my psych spots to get my script.
Last time I tried to stop my cymbalta I had terrible panic attacks. I refuse to go off of it again until they are prepared to give me something stronger than Buspirone. As far as the Buspirone I have been told that it is an old school drug and it does not work for everyone. I have been on it for 5 years and I think it helps for the minor panic issues. As far as attacks from getting off of Cymbalta I would need something a little more heavy duty. As for dosage of Buspirone I am on 20 mg twice a day.
You are right it does seem to keep the everyday anxiety down to a bearable level but only lasts about 6 hours and then I can feel the anxiety biulding again.
I can handle a lot except chronic pain and panic attacks and of course I have to suffer from both! :(
Ive been on Buspar 60mg per day for a while now. It does wonders for my anxiety. Ive had no real side effects from it. I really hope it helps you like it did me.
Best of luck,
Tee
Thank you Tee for answering. I was really concerned about trying another med before getting a diagnosis for the other thing.
Anytime, hon. Im glad I could help. Keep me posted on how it goes.
Take care,
Tee
How long will it make me so sleepy lol
Hi lil sis.
I never really had any sleepiness with it. Give it a couple days to get in your system. Then it should level out and youll be ok. Keep me posted Hon!
Take care,
Tee
PS Hi Big Sis!
Buspirone should help with anxiety and panic attacks, but everybody reacts to it differently.
Sincerely,
Madhup Josh,MD
Maui, Hawaii
have tried buspar for anxiety and panic attacks. for me, it was no better than a placebo. i even got rx from 2 manufacturers, i hoped maybe it was one of those junk generics but tried the 2nd and still it was like taking nothing. doctors rarely believe you when you mention side effects or no effects. so, my pharmacist said it was a good drug for congestion, like from allergies, but at the bottom of the pile for anxiety. that was my experience.
I was on valium for 14 years. It helped everything. No going to the hospital every week for panic attacks. DEA says we can't have valium with opiods, so they put me on buspar, it does not work at all
I was on valium for 14 years. It helped everything. No going to the hospital every week for panic attacks. DEA says we can't have valium with opiods, so they put me on buspar, it does not work at all
Hi I have been in and out of cymbalta and other meds. I'm off Cymbalta for 8 days now I'm sick too from withdrawal symptoms its difficult I'm dizzy with sounds in my ears my neck its like it will break but today I bought vitamin Bio strath and Natura salt number 8 and natura sage leaves its tea and holistix product Melatonin 3mg this will help to sleep all of the above are herbal that assist your body to adjust not taking the drug. I realy hate this disease because its for ever. One will be on drugs at the begining you suffer when you go off you suffer again ohh God I'm tired. Keep well God bless
I know what you mean as I am now 17 days off cymbalta and still not sleeping much. I'm sure it wouldn't be so bad if I could sleep but so far nothing has helped me sleep more than a couple of hours at a time then I'm up wandering around for awhile.
Buspirone is great medication for anxiety for some people. It is a good alternative to taking the benzodiazepines like Ativan or Xanax.
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