Buspirone and Nausea: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Ven...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 10, 2024

For Borderline Personality Disorder "After trying antidepressants for the last 10 years, this is one of the first medications to lessen the rage I feel. I was also 6 months postpartum when I was placed on the medication. It helped so much after having a baby. I was on 15mg 2x a day but experienced sweats, dizziness, brain shocks, nausea when the medication first kicked in. After 30 min, it would go away, but I brought it up to the doctor and she changed it to 10mg 3x a day, and I no longer experience side effects. It also helped when I was grieving my dad's death. I would cry all day, and it seemed to help pull me out where antidepressants wouldn't."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 15, 2022

Buspirone for Anxiety "I started this drug at 10 mg TID after being on Wellbutrin for 2 years for anxiety and losing effectiveness. I felt fine the first two days, but on day three, I felt very nauseous, dizzy, loss of appetite, and just overall 'off.' On the fourth day, I had the worst panic attack I've ever had, and I haven't had a panic attack in over 5 years. I had full body tremors, palpitations, confusion/difficulty concentrating, unable to focus, photophobia for over 3 hours following the attack, and it happened again the next morning after I hadn't taken the drug in over 12 hours. I will never take this again."

• Jon...
• February 7, 2020

For Anxiety "Buspar worked great for about two weeks. Now I feel very spaced out, irritable. I kept having muscle spasms and panic attacks from it. My anxiety got way worse, and mentally and physically I feel awful from this. I didn't take any today and felt 20 times better, although I still have a very weird body high from it. It is making me feel really nauseous, lightheaded, dizzy, made me paranoid, and made my PTSD way worse. I'll never take this stuff again. I just want to feel halfway normal again."

• chu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 9, 2012

Buspirone for Anxiety "When taking the medicine, the first few hours my entire body would have random 'tingles', I would experience vertigo, become dizzy, and be nauseous. I took BuSpar / buspirone for about 3 weeks and quit after these effects, plus decreased sex drive."

• lcd...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 13, 2014

For Anxiety "I've been on it for about a week, just about to up it to 30 mg. I have had no dizziness or nausea. I can say for me, it has an immediate effect after taking it. I feel just a tad loopy and very relaxed for about an hour after. Not sleepy or anything, just relaxed. It has definitely suppressed my appetite. It seems to be working already, I'm not grinding my teeth all day, so my jaw no longer hurts and I'm able to focus a bit better. I like it way better than clonazepam or any benzo I've been given. I do not get panic attacks, and I'm also on bupropion."

• All...
• June 16, 2013

Buspirone for Anxiety "I have recurring bouts with severe anxiety. Six weeks ago, I was put on 30 mg of BuSpar to be taken in the morning and at night. I got 'brain zaps' (similar to Paxil withdrawal) and nausea lasting about an hour after I took the medication. True to most other medicines for anxiety, I felt as though, overall, my level of anxiety increased over the first 2 weeks, although I would have periods where I was not anxious. After 2 weeks, the doctor raised my dose to 60 mg. I found it best to take 4 times a day because I definitely feel it wear off. While this has taken my overall anxiety from a 9 to a 7, it is still not enough."

• Sou...
• December 26, 2019

For Anxiety "I've been taking buspirone for over a year and a half. The first 6 weeks were a nightmare. I was going to quit taking them many times. But I invested so much time on the side effects that I stuck through it. I got constant headaches, nauseous, confusion. I had night terrors. But I stuck through it. I had severe anxiety and panic attacks. But I'd have to say it was worth it. I still get anxiety, but not as much. I can go to work now, and I go to therapy. It's not a miracle drug. But it does help a lot. I'm glad I didn't stop taking it. I started off with 15 mg a day. But now I take 30 mg a day. One in the am and one at night. I do get dizzy and nauseous still after I take them sometimes. So I lay down after I take them, and after an hour, I'm fine. I get little confusion every now and then. My advice is stick it out for a while, and hopefully it helps you like it helped me."

• Lon...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 22, 2023

For Anxiety "I’ve been on buspirone for one month, and prior to this, I’ve tried SSRIs, SNRIs, and antipsychotics - all of which created new mental health symptoms unrelated to what I was dealing with. Anyway, I finally went to try another drug for anxiety (I also have BPD, depression, and OCD). During the first month, I had side effects like dizziness, a bit of drowsiness, and a little nausea. Other than that, my symptom relief has been more than I have seen at any other point. My physical symptoms of anxiety, like sweating, shaky voice, stomach pain, and issues because of it are all gone. I will say that I am still a bit foggy, and that’s been, but after testing by not taking it for two days, I found that it was, in fact, working! This may not be a cure for everyone, but if you have had issues or have been treatment-resistant before, I would recommend trying this one out and testing it for yourself. Good luck!!"

• Art...
• December 21, 2016

Buspirone for Anxiety "This drug is awful. My doctor took me off my Klonopin because she was worried about addictive behavior. This drug I only took one time and will not take again. It made me very dizzy, sick to my stomach, my heart was racing. It basically gave me the worst panic attack I've ever had. Odd since this is supposed to be for anxiety. I understand the risk with taking benzos, but it's the only thing that has ever helped me. I would recommend never taking BuSpar."

• Mon...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 9, 2017

Buspirone for Anxiety "I had high hopes that this would help my anxiety, but it seems like it made my anxiety a lot worse. I now experience bad nausea and trembling, which didn't happen before. I also had low appetite and more severe anxiety attacks. I took 15 mg twice a day for six weeks. Thankfully, it doesn't have withdrawal effects, but unfortunately, it didn't work for me."

• CKa...
• August 8, 2019

For Anxiety "Was on a low dose of 5 mg of buspirone twice a day, then increased to 10 mg, I never actually took the 10 mg because my side effects were too bad. First of all, it did nothing for the anxiety, but it did make me more moody and irritable (probably because it made me feel so crappy). Had vivid, terrible lucid dreams at first, but that went away after a week. I had a constant headache that didn't go away, was more tired, very dizzy, nauseous, yet had cravings, had to pee all the time, hot flashes and sweating, insomnia, also felt achy. Doctor wants to prescribe this instead of benzos, but I don't have any of those side effects with benzos, and they actually do something for the anxiety!"

• Anonymous
• August 21, 2009

Buspirone for Anxiety "I wish I could say that BuSpar helped me. I was really hoping that I would have the same experience as some of the individuals here. I think the BuSpar actually made my anxiety worse. However, I didn't feel any side effects until I took it for about 2 weeks. I had dizziness and fatigue that many have commented on, but also the less common side effects like gastrointestinal problems, nausea, confusion, and lack of concentration. I had to stop taking it because it was impairing me so badly. I hope that this medication works for others, but it, unfortunately, did not for me."

• Pur...
• November 19, 2019

For Anxiety "The third week on buspirone for anxiety, and I developed side effects of tachycardia, didn’t sleep more than 3 hours/night. I also developed tremors, fever, muscle aches, bone pain. I also developed chest pain and pressure. It became so bad I was close to fainting constantly. I thought my thyroid problems had come back. At the end of the third week, I went to the doctor who told me to immediately discontinue. I had an ECG, which was normal, and so was my thyroid. But it was the worst experience I had with a medication, and I had become so exhausted and confused I didn’t realize I had to stop until the doctor told me so. Please be careful with this medication. If it works for you, that’s wonderful. However, if you start developing weird symptoms, go talk to your doctor right away. I stopped taking it 4 days ago and am now experiencing withdrawal symptoms: depression, lots of anxiety, extreme lethargy, nausea, even flu-like symptoms, but I know it will pass."

• Kat...
• August 17, 2015

Buspirone for Anxiety "Okay, so BuSpar was the first medicine I took, and it helped with my anxiety tremendously, but the side effects sucked. I'm a female and only weigh about 115, so I'm not sure if that's why the side effects impacted me so much or what. The first day I was on it, I was fine. The only problem was I felt a little dizzy after the first 10 minutes of taking it, but then I was fine, and I would go about my regular day, and I felt amazing. I took this pill every day for about 4 days and felt fine, but then one day after I took it, I was so dizzy, I could barely stand up, and then I felt nauseous all day long. It was not fun. So it's kind of a hit or miss with this medicine. You either take it and feel fine, or you'll have bad side effects. At least for me anyways."

• Anx...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 31, 2016

Buspirone for Anxiety "I started this medication on a low, as needed, 5 mg dose back in August after I started a new job with a high level of stress. Taking it twice a day as needed worked for a while with no major side effects. Working this stressful job full time, classes, and being a newlywed young adult was taking its toll, and I finally had a nervous breakdown at work-uncontrollable sobbing, hyperventilating, the works. I went to the doctor, and we've upped it from 5 mg BID PRN to 15 mg twice daily. I'm currently taking 7.5 mg twice daily to get used to the increased dose. The only side effect I'm dealing with is nausea, but it goes away eventually."

• San...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 19, 2025

For Anxiety "I tried buspirone for about 5 weeks. Started with 5 mg twice a day. That dose increased my anxiety. Cut down to 5 mg once a day. Even with that dose, my anxiety did not improve, and it just made me feel weird. Perhaps your experience would be better, as everyone reacts differently to medication. I will warn you that the withdrawal symptoms are horrible if you decide to stop, even after a short amount of time. The drug did not work for me and made me feel horrible."

• Ang...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 17, 2019

For Anxiety "I take 100 mg of Zoloft along with 7.5 mg of buspirone 2x a day, and all I have to say is that this medication is a life changer for me! This is week 3 for me, the first week it didn’t seem to work at all, had lots of side effects like nausea, diarrhea, and headaches, but by the end of the second week, I felt a major difference and the side effects subsided. I definitely recommend this medication to anyone who’s experiencing general anxiety."

• Nur...
• May 25, 2016

For Anxiety "I'm not one to turn to medication for help, but when I got to the point where anxiety was eating me from the inside out, I knew I could use help. I am taking Vyvanse 20 for my A.D.D. and was prescribed 5 mg of Buspar twice a day. I'm very sensitive to medication, so I wanted to start off low, and I've read many people feel like it's a sugar pill because they feel nothing. I can tell you that this is not like Xanax. Usually, around 6 p.m., I start feeling anxious about everything that is to come. Cooking, college homework, my children, appointments, and even taking showers gave me anxiety because I knew it needed to be done, and I felt I didn't have enough time. It's an awful, nauseating feeling for those of you who suffer from it. I felt 100% better."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 7, 2023

For Anxiety "I was hesitant to start any medication for a whole year, anxiety is awful. My anxiety was based on my fear of driving, bridges, overpasses, and tunnels. I got to the point where stop lights were a problem also. It was getting worse when I finally said enough when I couldn’t drive to work anymore. I started buspirone 2.5 mg twice a day, and within the second day, I was starting to enjoy life. Looking at things in a different way, with clarity and open-mindedness. I also drove on the second day. That was a big milestone for me. Give this drug a try, don’t be scared. I was, but I trusted the people who gave it to me. The only side effects I had were headache, dizziness, and a little nausea, but they go away quickly. Give it a try."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 12, 2025

For Anxiety "I have been on 5 mg twice a day for about 6 weeks. I am having involuntary movements. I try to use my mouse at work and my hand shakes. I am driving and I can feel my toes moving in my shoes. I have constant muscle spasms from my toes to my mouth. My symptoms have been worse the longer I stay on it. I also have constant nausea (which I had before and that is the reason my doctor thought I had anxiety). Of course, I can't get into the doctor, so I will start to lower my dose. I can lay down without getting muscle twitches all over. I have tried a couple of others like Zoloft and was very angry after just 1 pill. I thought everyone was looking at me and I was very argumentative. I need to try something natural and not chemical."

• Oli...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 11, 2021

For Anxiety "It was the worst medication I have ever taken. Made me deathly sick. Sharp pains in my head along with non-stop headaches, nausea, diarrhea, extreme fatigue, and I could not even function throughout the days. I am trying to recuperate, it's been a week since I stopped, and my thinking process is not the same. I also feel imbalanced at times. My stomach still feels unwell. I hope I recover completely, and I will never recommend this to anyone. We are all not the same, but this is my experience with buspirone."

• csc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 18, 2017

Buspirone for Anxiety "I started BuSpar 2 months ago and at first I did have the side effects for the first 3 weeks, but was given anti-nausea medication and reduced the nausea. Have lost 12 pounds and have kept it off. Eating a little as no changes in what I eat. No sweets. And that makes me happy. And no more anxiety."

• Vet...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 25, 2022

For Panic Disorder "Was prescribed this medication by the VA. I was on it for over a year. It made me feel dizzy and nauseated the entire time. The worst part of this was trying to get off of it. The withdrawal was severe, despite being tapered off of it. My brain felt like it was being electrocuted, I would get intermittent zaps for about 3 weeks after stopping the medication. My heart would race, I experienced sweating, couldn't sleep, and had terrible nightmares."

• Kel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 21, 2015

For Anxiety "I have OCD and extreme anxiety disorder. My Dr started me on Buspar a week ago. It helped me so much I haven't had one anxiety attack since I started. The only negative is really bad nausea. I hope to control my anxiety in more natural ways so I can stop medication soon :)"

• Ric...
• November 27, 2016

For Anxiety "Started taking this medication for GAO. I had never taken any medication regularly before. I got diagnosed with GAO at 31. Started on a low dose of 5 mg per day, and over the course of a month, it got bumped up to 15 mg twice a day. This drug didn't give me immediate relief. It took six weeks, but all of the symptoms of my GAO have disappeared. I am finally reaping the rewards of the full clinical effect, I feel like myself again! Initially, I had side effects like dizziness, ringing in my ears, and nausea, but over time, they have lessened. I still don't feel too hot for the first hour after I take it, but after that hour, I'm golden. I had to be patient and just deal with my GAO, which sucked. My take: The juice is worth the squeeze."