Buspirone - How long do until buspar stops making my head feel weird and making me hot?

That’s a great question. I had similar symptoms for about a week when I started buspirone 19 years ago. It also made me dizzy. I remember my head would get kind of tingly I guess you’d call it, the tingling would run down the back of my head and into my neck. It felt weird, but WAY better than the constant state of anxiety I had been at the time. I would also feel a flushing of warmth in my head, then I’d get dizzy. My PCR told me as your body adjusts, these side effects will dissipate and lessen (and they did). This drug does effect the mechanisms(neurotransmitters) in your brain, so be patient with it. If you’re still having the same side effects after two weeks, I would reach out to your PCR or pharmacist. I’ve always taken my dose before I eat, because for some reason this medication makes me hungry about a half hour after I take it. I still have occasional dizziness, but it’s very minor. This has been a mild and well tolerated medication for me as evidenced by my 19 years of taking it. For reference, I take 15mg every 8 hours. We are all different, but I hope this helps! Good luck to you!

Hi, kyle!
How long have you been taking your buspirone? Side effects generally resolve within days to a week or two, sometimes a bit longer, but they should lessen each day. If you've been taking it for more than three weeks let your doctor know you're still struggling with the side effects.
It can be taken with or without food but if taking it on an empty stomach makes you feel weird then be sure to eat a little something before you take it. Be sure to take it at about the same time(s) every day.
Here's a link to this medication or you can read the Patient Information sheet that you should have gotten with your prescription for more information:
https://www.drugs.com/buspirone.html
Best regards and I hope you feel better soon!
Wildcat
PS, I've been taking buspirone now for over five years!