Comparing BuSpar vs Lexapro
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| BuSpar (buspirone) | Lexapro (escitalopram) |
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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
Lexapro is an effective antidepressant that may have less potential for adverse effects than other SSRI antidepressants. Prescribed for Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive... View more |
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| More about BuSpar (buspirone) | More about Lexapro (escitalopram) | ||||||||
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| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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BuSpar has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 601 ratings on Drugs.com. 48% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 36% reported a negative effect. |
Lexapro has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 2196 ratings on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 16% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects | |||||||||
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See also: BuSpar side effects in more detail. |
Common side effects include:
See also: Lexapro side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all Lexapro prices and generic prices |
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| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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11.3 hours |
32 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 470 drugs are known to interact with BuSpar:
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A total of 670 drugs are known to interact with Lexapro:
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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September 29, 1986 |
August 14, 2002 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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** 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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