Buspirone and Lightheadedness: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Dia...
• August 26, 2010

For Panic Disorder "Just got this medication from the doctor yesterday. He gave me 10 mg tablets and told me to take them 3 times a day. This morning I took my first one. I got so light-headed and dizzy I had to lie down. Then I got nauseous. I was so light-headed I felt like I was having an out-of-body experience. I couldn't get up from bed for four hours, and even then I was still extremely light-headed for another three hours. Needless to say, I didn't take the other two pills that day."

• YRR...
• December 19, 2017

For Anxiety "I took my first dose of 0.5 mg right before bed, and I knew right away it wasn’t for me. I felt terrible. My doctor told me I shouldn’t have any side effects from this med, and it was a lie. I felt sick instantly, throwing up, lightheadedness, pressure in my chest, and I couldn’t sleep. I had really high hopes for this medication. I can’t seem to find what’s right for me. Maybe I’m just a little sensitive to anxiety medicine because everything I take for anxiety just makes me feel terrible. I mean everything! Hopefully, I find something that works for me soon."

• Anonymous
• August 18, 2011

For Anxiety "Buspar was the first medicine prescribed to me for anxiety. I started out taking 5 mg three times per day, then the dosage was increased to 10 mg twice per day, but I had to go back to the 5 mg dosage because I got extremely lightheaded at higher dosages. At first, it seemed to help, but over time I realized I was still very, very anxious even with the medicines."

• Mer...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 23, 2025

Buspirone for Anxiety "Initially, I was placed on 5 mg after I was hospitalized in mid-2024. Over time, I was titrated up to 45 mg (15 mg 3x daily), but unfortunately, it didn't work for my anxiety and racing thoughts. The only side effect I experienced was some lightheadedness for the first few days after being raised from 10 mg to 30 mg, but it luckily subsided and wasn't a big issue for me."

• Sun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 12, 2019

Buspirone for Anxiety "Tried BuSpar for anxiety and stopped after 4 days. I had horrendous heart palpitations and was so light-headed. I was on 5 mg a day, and the only options were to take 2.5 mg or stop. I chose to stop."

• Ted...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 23, 2023

For Anxiety "Started on 5 mgs twice a day. It's been 3 weeks now and very little change. I will go up to 10 mgs twice a day next week. Hope it works. When I get anxious, I get very lightheaded. Not fun."

• bub...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 9, 2015

Buspirone for Anxiety "It has made me irritable, socially awkward, has not helped my anxiety, makes me light-headed for a bit after I take it, and gives me the general sense that something is 'off'."

• Anonymous
• October 14, 2011

Buspirone for Anxiety "Made me very dizzy and lightheaded."

• Emi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 15, 2023

For Anxiety "Lightheaded and off-balance, anxiety seems to be better, though. Don't like the side effects."