Buspirone for Anxiety User Reviews (Page 5)

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 23, 2024

Buspirone "I've been taking BuSpar for about a month, and I really think that it has helped. Before, I would be in a constant state of panic and anxiety, and being able to take the medication twice a day has helped me to feel more at ease and not as on edge about the small things, but especially the big things that go on in my life, and it has made all the difference in the world. I would highly recommend it to someone who struggles with anxiety."

• Anx...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 27, 2015

Buspirone "In a nutshell, even though I did not want this drug to work because I hate taking medicine, it really does help me! I refuse to take benzos. My therapist talked me into trying BuSpar. It made me really tired at first. But honestly, now that I look back, I think it did that because it seemed to slow my racing mind down. So naturally, once I relaxed a bit more, my body finally could rest. My anxiety is not gone. But when I am in a place where I feel safe, I am able to relax and my mind isn't so noisy. It is a strange, new feeling."

• ohi...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 3, 2012

Buspirone "After having tried Ativan and Vistaril, I asked my family doctor for BuSpar for acute anxiety. I also take Zoloft. I love BuSpar. It's not habit-forming, and I feel like I have my life back! It's my miracle."

• Bli...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 29, 2024

Buspirone "Most of these reviews are worthless, they do not indicate dose or duration. Benzos are not prescribed long-term because you will have terrible withdrawals at some point, or you will be dependent on them for life as they alter your brain chemistry for good. Look up PWS. My GABA receptors have been downregulated, and now my anxiety is always through the roof due to high doses of benzo prescriptions. This medication seems to work best for ADHD-related anxiety, at a dose of 5 mg twice a day with a body weight of 163 lbs and taking 50 mg Zoloft once a day in combination. Every body is different. Give it at least 6 weeks. Yes, the side effects suck for the first couple of weeks, but if you don't give it time, then you are wasting time."

• afr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 4, 2023

Buspirone "Had a really bad existential crisis that led to a severe panic attack and landed me in the hospital. I was prescribed 15 mg daily of BuSpar. Upon leaving the hospital before taking my first dose, the panic had subsided already, and I felt perfectly fine but decided I should take the medication anyhow to prevent another attack. This made my anxiety fifty times worse. I would wake up five times a night in absolute panic, I couldn't leave the house at all for three weeks. It sent my mind into a spiral of overthinking, which caused crazy anxiety and depersonalization. I would finally calm myself down only to be unable to remember what I thought to calm myself down and re-panic. I legit felt like I was losing my mind. If you want to know what hell feels like, then take buspirone."

• Anonymous
• August 8, 2009

Buspirone "I've got generalized anxiety disorder. BuSpar turns off the worrying like a switch. The only downside was the first dose, 15mg was too much. I had weird side effects, if I looked at a light source, I'd feel unspeakably strange pulses of something that felt like electricity go through my body. I also got motion sick and vomited after the first dose. Luckily, this only happened once. After reducing the dose to 5mg (q.i.d.), I had no more side effects. My advice to the uninitiated would be to start with a small dose and titrate upwards to avoid any surprises."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 3, 2024

"This has allowed me to continue living my life without anxiety and nervousness getting in the way. I like how all the 1/10 reviews are just angry soccer moms withdrawing from Xanax. Like what do you expect? You are practically on a narcotic and your MDs want you on a safer drug. 1/10 review from these people should be null and void."

• ano...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 3, 2023

Buspirone "BuSpar works so well for me personally. I've tried so many other medications, and BuSpar is the only one that helps control my anxiety. I feel in control of my anxiety and emotions again, and I'm able to live a productive and happy life."

• Tay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 3, 2019

"I was very scared to try buspirone for anxiety because of the bad reviews, BUT trust me when I say this medication has helped me a lot. I went from having panic attacks and anxiety every day to living a normal life. I went from 5 mg twice a day to 15 mg twice a day. I went from quitting my job and having debilitating anxiety to getting back to a normal life. I wasn’t able to go to stores or even drive, and I’m now able to."

• Mou...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 16, 2015

Buspirone "My son is in high school and has taken this for 7 months. It changed his life. His anxiety over school was out of control to the point he had to be integrated back into school. He tried Ativan and had horrible side effects, and he was reluctant to try anything else after that. After about 3 months on the BuSpar, he walks tall into school. No more looking over his shoulder or panic attacks out of nowhere. We wish he would've taken this years ago. The only side effect he complains of is tiredness and occasional headache. The tiredness was more so in the beginning. Those side effects are minuscule compared to his anxiety before taking BuSpar."

• lil...
• August 29, 2015

Buspirone "I'm 15 years old and before being on this I was a mess. I was so anxious all the time. I left school, and it was just so bad, I didn't hang out with friends for months. But after being on it, I can't even begin to explain how great I feel. I never feel nervous or anxious for anything. I'm back at school, going to football games, hanging with friends every day, and making new ones. This is the best I have felt in so long, probably ever! I'm so thankful for this medication! It takes about 3 months for it to actually work, but I highly suggest it!"

• Aub...
• May 21, 2013

Buspirone "Started taking BuSpar 15mg twice a day about a month ago, and I will be honest, at first, I hated it! I almost quit taking it! The first week, it seemed as if it was making my anxiety worse. My chest was pounding, and I could not sleep at all! I decided to stick with it, and I'm glad I did because all of that is gone now. I mainly had issues with social phobia, and I have noticed I am getting better in social situations. The only thing is every now and then I feel a little dizzy for about 20 minutes after taking it, but that's it! It doesn't take anxiety away, but helps you deal with it and better rationalize things."

• All...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 7, 2020

Buspirone "Doctor prescribed this BuSpar to me for my anxiety. I got which worsened with Wellbutrin XL (I take that for depression). I used to take Xanax but decided to discontinue the use of it. My doctor prescribed me this and told me to take it when needed or every day, whichever I prefer. I have zero complaints about this medication. When I first took it, I got super dizzy and light-headed. But other than that, it does calm me and make me feel much better."

• 890...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 25, 2016

Buspirone "I initially was prescribed this a few months ago at 10 mg 3xd, but it made me headachy and almost made my anxiety worse, so I quit taking it. I cannot take benzos, and recently am having more problems with anxiety, so I'm trying it at 5 mg 3xd. Now I see what others have been talking positively about. It's very subtle, but apparently I was just taking too much for my system before. So far, so good."

• Blo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 23, 2019

Buspirone "I started taking BuSpar with Prozac, and it’s the perfect combination!!! I got lucky and was able to feel relief from BuSpar when my nurse practitioner prescribed it to me. Both Prozac and BuSpar changed my life and make me feel so much better from the awful depression and anxiety! I was in such a dark place, but now I feel a lot better!"

• anx...
• May 23, 2013

Buspirone "Been taking buspirone on and off for 15 years, for insomnia, anxiety, and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. Sleep is my #1 issue (or lack thereof). Very effective for insomnia almost immediately upon starting it (after a period of not taking it). I sleep easier within the first day or two. Within a week, I get to sleep easier and more soundly. Ironically, I've always had the side effect of vivid memorable dreams. Doesn't seem to increase bad dreams though, just makes them more memorable. No other side effects. I have, depending on the stress in my life or other medicines being taken, generally been on 5mg/day to 20mg/day, with good results. At 30mg/day, I feel dopey. Prefer to take doses later in the day, not first thing in the morning."

• Jun...
• June 15, 2019

Buspirone "BuSpar has changed my life in profound ways. In combination with antidepressants, it has made a huge difference for me. Before BuSpar, I was debilitated by Social Anxiety Disorder. Avoidance, panic attacks, isolation... etc. Without BuSpar, I felt like my whole body was raw all of the time. I started taking BuSpar about 3.5 years ago, and the first thing I noticed was sleepiness. But other than that, no side effects. It took a while to start working, but when it did, I was finally able to feel relaxed in public. The biggest thing is that it sedates the body. It makes me less reactive and slows down my mind. I can see how for some, this can produce a sluggish feeling, but it's exactly what I needed. The sleepiness is not a huge issue anymore. Oh, and I take BuSpar 15 mg three times a day. A major downside is that I have to take it every five hours, but it's seriously like my protective armor."

• gla...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 27, 2014

Buspirone "I've been taking 15 mg 2x/day with good results. My social anxiety has improved and I am sleeping much better. I have been taking Ambien almost every night for the past 4 years and now down to less than 1x/week. That to me has made it worth it."

• Chr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 13, 2020

Buspirone "My 17-year-old daughter was put on this BuSpar a month ago. It heightened her anxiety, it made her have angry outbursts. Her entire demeanor has changed, she isn't my daughter on this med. Needless to say, the doctor disagreed with me, but I took her off it last night. This med is horrible!"

• Chr...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 23, 2023

Buspirone "I have been on BuSpar now for 4 years, 7.5mg 3x per day. It took a couple weeks to see any effects at first. I have also been on Zoloft for about 20 years, and I think that BuSpar works very well with Zoloft."

• Ann...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 18, 2020

Buspirone "BuSpar should be classified as a hallucinogenic drug! I took it for one day (15 mg) with Zoloft to get off Ativan. It made me lightheaded, nauseous, nervous, speedy, and when I tried to sleep, I saw terrible images moving around in my head. I couldn't sleep at all! These awful hallucinations gave me panic attacks. I was so scared! I also had some uncontrolled jerky movements of my limbs when lying down. I called the nurse line for help because I could not reach my psychiatrist. This experience was a nightmare! I also read an FDA report that stated that BuSpar can cause Tardive Dyskinesia, uncontrolled involuntary jerking movements of the face and body. Who wants that? Do not take it!"

• Gri...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 15, 2015

Buspirone "I've been on this medicine for about 7 months. I started at 5 mg and I felt great! But around the 4 months, I got worse and ended up increasing my dose to 30 mg, and now I feel even better than before! The only side effect I experienced was a slight brain zaps, but they go away after a week or two. This medicine has helped me so much. I recommend this medicine!"

• cra...
• October 24, 2013

Buspirone "I have suffered from severe anxiety for about 3 years now. I've tried BuSpar for a little bit and it helped some but I didn't keep taking it. I just had to post what has taken 90% of my anxiety away, and that's cardio exercise daily. I started going to the gym and riding the bike with the heart rate monitor on it. I got my heart rate to 120 beats per minute and held it there until I got tired, then slowed down to rest a couple of minutes, and then sped up again. I'm a crane operator and mostly sit all day in my crane. The very first day I sustained a higher heart rate by exercising for 15 minutes, my anxiety levels plummeted. Every day after that it has gotten better. Before taking drugs for anxiety, try fast walking for 15 minutes. It will help!"

• Kri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 11, 2020

"I have been on buspirone for roughly 3 months. The first few weeks, I felt like the drug was a placebo pill. Zero difference. By the second month, with an increased dose, I could definitely feel some relief. (I had never been treated for anxiety and had no idea I had so much anxiety.) By the third month, taking 15 mg, I feel like my life is manageable. We had upped my meds to 20 mg, but it made me very sleepy and made my face feel weird, so I am sticking with 15 mg for now. This medication has truly been a game changer for me. I had no idea anxiety had taken over my life. I had been getting treatment for depression, and I think it should have been for anxiety. Give it time. ☆☆ The only negative has been intense dreams. Very intense. I wake up often yelling. I am going to see if it calms down, but it definitely is freaky. It is almost like the things in my life that bring anxiety are trying to work themselves out. I would definitely recommend this drug."

• Bob...
• January 24, 2012

Buspirone "Amazing. I thought my life was over. I dealt with anxiety since childhood. At times, it was worse than others but in the past 9 months, it has become so severe that it manifested into unbearable physical symptoms. I was experiencing a cycle of extreme hot flashes that would drench me in sweat, the hot sweat turned to cold dampness quickly turning to violent chills. Uncontrollable heaving made me vomit a dozen times a day. I would wake every day in a full-blown anxiety attack. I wasn't able to eat or even quit shivering. I lost 15 pounds in 3 weeks, was so emaciated, dehydrated I really felt like I was dying. In 3 days, BuSpar made me feel NORMAL. Not zombied or depressed like other medicines. BuSpar saved my life, or at least gave me the ability to live."