I am very sensitive to meds. I have anxiety and my doctor prescribed buspar claiming it has little side effects. I am nervous to talk it because I already feel bad from the anxiety and don't want to feel worse from the drug. Anyone else super sensitive and takes this med?
Buspirone - I am very sensitive to any drug...was prescribed buspar for anxiety...afraid to take it?
Question posted by Sinon458 on 22 May 2016
Last updated on 29 March 2022 by PslpainXX
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PslpainXX
29 March 2022
That is one of the worst medications for anxiety and panic attacks, it does not work. I took it and it made me feel I was a ghost it felt like nothing was real. I ended up walking into traffic because I thought cars would pass thru my body since I was a ghost and nothing was real. The price of Xanax for my 30 day supply was$5 a month the other medication you were talking about cost me $ 80 a month for a 30 day supply and that's with Medicade
mirzda
29 May 2016
I have had great success with using Buspar as a daily anxiety preventative (15mg, 3x day) it simply isn't as long-acting as some others so I take it 3 times a day.
Before Buspar I would have anxiety/panic attacks on a frequent & regular basis, at least 3 times a week with no obvious trigger. They appeared to be random, making their treatment very difficult.
I am also very sensitive to medications and have not been able to successfully take most of what my doctor has tried prescribing because I always have side-effects that I considered worse than the original random anxiety that I was experiencing.
The benzos could stop a panic attack easily, but I didn't want to take them daily for prevention due to the negative effects of long-term benzodiazepine use that I've read about.
I certainly wouldn't be afraid to take the tablets because they have no immediate and noticeable effect. They are working to subtly adjust brain chemistry w/o a strong sedative effect like many other anxiety meds. You will notice a decrease in anxiety within a few days of regular use.
Inactive
29 May 2016
I agree with mirada. I've been taking buspar along with wellbutrin, and have managed to keep my anxiety level in check on this combination. It's been great! No more anxiety attacks, no more panic attacks. The benzos used to make me more anxious between doses, when they were wearing off.
Inactive
29 May 2016
*mirzda*. I hit the wrong key. Sorry about that!
mrbear559
28 May 2016
I believe it works on anxiety by acting as a partial agonist of the 5ht1a receptor which is a decent mechanism to combat anxiety but it has lots of side effects and doesn't work for a lot of people. The drugs Viibryd and Brintellix also target that site as well as others but Ativan or Klonopin are better and carry less side effects if you're responsible and don't abuse them
Inactive
24 May 2016
I am very apprehensive of taking medications, but, recently, I had reached a point where I had to do something again to treat my anxiety. I had taken ativan in the past, short-term. But my new doctor refused to prescribe it. She suggested Buspar. I had been treated thru the years for anxiety, but this was a first for me. I said "Why not? What have I got to lose?"
Success story: it has worked wonderfully for me! I don't know what dose you were told to take, but I will tell you this: I started at 5mg twice a day. After a couple of weeks , I actually experienced relief from my ongoing anxiety! I was trialed on 10mg twice a day, doctor and I were searching for right dose for me. I started to feel dizzy and a little nauseous, so I was put back on 5mg 3x a day, worked great... then a few months later, 5mg twice a day.
I am bad about sticking to a medication regimen,but with the help and encouragement of my friend Janiebme, here in this support group, I stayed with it and it has been very effective at keeping my anxiety in check. I think it's a great med! "G"
manager5
23 May 2016
Simon,
The advice you were given to research this drug and its' side effects is the place to start. Help with your anxiety is a trial within itself. You may have to research several medications and decide on the one that seems to suit you. Decide what side effects that you are able to tolerate and always consult with your doctor. I have no experience with this drug. But I am familiar with anxiety and depression. If your doctor feels you need medication. Please do your research and take the medication. It will eventually relieve the anxiety and help you lead a better life. It is a part of your mental illness to be cautious about taking medication. Trust your doctor about your anxiety and research the drugs... you will get better. The medications may only be for a short time... Peace, Manager 5.
janiebme
22 May 2016
Hi Sinon-
I am sensitive to drugs. I took buspar with little to no side effects. Keep in mind that it has to build up in your system to start working. Give it a week or two.
Hope it helps your anxiety :)
allie79
22 May 2016
Its not a benzo,in my opinion it's the weakest form of treating anxiety. I wouldnt be too nervous, Google it,read about,but seriously it's very weak.
Elizapetrone
23 May 2016
I agree. I was on it for about 2 months and it did not do me any good. I also had a really bad side effect. It caused me to have severe dry mouth (and I already have problems with that from my diabetes) and severe edema (which I had minor case if edema before I started taking it) and I was taking pills for edema before and it did not work like I need it to. My doctor's keep asking me if I am suicidal and I have to tell them no but I am getting homicidal. They have me on 4 medications for my anxiety and none of them work. I not only have the nerve problems from the general anxiety disorder buy I also have problems with my physical nerve and it making me feel like I am sunburnt and I can feel am electrical current through my legs and feet. I hope they can eventually fix me because I am literally falling apart.
I hope you get the answers you need. Have a nice day.
Brodyblake
21 May 2021
I feel bad for you. Can you tell us what other 4 medications you take for anxiety?
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