Can side effects of buspirone (Buspar) be confusion and acting loopy?

yes, I have the same problem and it's hard to deal with. I am trying to get off of this drug. Be very careful! There are also withdrawal side effects!

That’s an interesting question. Based on the response above confusion is a common side effect in 10% of people taking. I had a similar situation, not quite as severe, about 20 years ago when I started on buspirone. I thought I was just really tired and I was a little “loopy.” I guess I felt like I was acting silly (for lack of a better term, I was very aloof) some times. Through conversations with my therapist and my physician, it was none of the above. I was actually feeling what it was like to live without constant tension and severe anxiety everyday. You absolutely made a good choice discontinuing the drug, if you continue to have the same issues (hopefully you do not!) That would mean it is something else. These drugs that affect our brain chemistries are definitely tricky to figure out. I hope this helps a little bit. Good luck to you!

Hi, Anon!
Side effects generally subside within days to a couple of weeks. Anything that persists longer than that should be reported to your doctor for professional advice.
Best regards and I hope you feel better soon.

Confusion and attention disturbance are common side effects of Buspar that affect 1.0% to 10% of people being treated with this medication.

Source: Drugs.com