BuSpar Alternatives Compared
BuSpar (buspirone) | Xanax (alprazolam) | Clonazepam |
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Prescription only
BuSpar is used to treat anxiety and is less likely than most other anti-anxiety medicines to cause sedation; however, its effects on individual patients may be unpredictable. Prescribed for Anxiety... View more |
Prescription only
Xanax may be used for the treatment of anxiety or panic disorder; however, it is addictive, and withdrawal symptoms can be severe. Can interact with several drugs including those that cause... View more |
Prescription only
Clonazepam may reduce seizure frequency in specific seizure disorders and can be used short-term for panic disorder, to relieve anxiety, or to sedate. When used long-term it can cause dependence and... View more |
Related suggestions Anxiety
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More about BuSpar (buspirone) | More about Xanax (alprazolam) | More about Clonazepam | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
BuSpar has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 639 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 35% reported a negative effect. |
Xanax has an average rating of 8.6 out of 10 from a total of 921 ratings on Drugs.com. 82% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 9% reported a negative effect. |
Clonazepam has an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from a total of 2191 ratings on Drugs.com. 78% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 12% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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Dosage Forms | ||||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
Other buspirone brands include: Bucapsol | Other alprazolam brands include: Alprazolam Intensol, Xanax XR | Klonopin | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
11.3 hours |
20 hours |
40 hours |
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CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
A total of 534 drugs are known to interact with BuSpar:
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A total of 563 drugs are known to interact with Xanax:
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A total of 533 drugs are known to interact with Clonazepam:
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First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
September 29, 1986 |
N/A |
June 04, 1975 |
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WADA Class View classifications | ||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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N/A |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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