Comparing BuSpar vs Buspirone
BuSpar (buspirone) | Buspirone |
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BuSpar (buspirone) | Buspirone |
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Prescription only
BuSpar is used for the treatment of anxiety and is less likely than most other anti-anxiety medicines to cause sedation; however, its effects on individual patients may be unpredictable. Prescribed... View more |
Prescription only
Buspirone may be used for the treatment of anxiety and is less likely to cause sedation than other anti-anxiety drugs. Prescribed for Sexual Dysfunction - SSRI Induced, Anxiety, Panic Disorder... View more |
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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. |
Buspirone has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 1368 ratings on Drugs.com. 49% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 35% 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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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Forms | |||||||||
N/A |
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Other buspirone brands include: Bucapsol | Bucapsol, BuSpar | ||||||||
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
11.3 hours |
11.3 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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 533 drugs are known to interact with BuSpar:
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A total of 533 drugs are known to interact with Buspirone:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
September 29, 1986 |
September 29, 1986 |
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WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
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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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