Comparing BuSpar vs Propranolol
BuSpar | Propranolol |
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BuSpar (buspirone) | Propranolol |
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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
Propranolol is mainly used for blood pressure and angina control; however, it also has a role in migraine prevention and the treatment of essential tremor. Propranolol may cause vivid dreams and is... View more |
Related suggestions Panic Disorder
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More about BuSpar (buspirone) | More about Propranolol | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
BuSpar has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 627 ratings on Drugs.com. 49% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 36% reported a negative effect. |
Propranolol has an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from a total of 1358 ratings on Drugs.com. 78% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 12% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: BuSpar side effects in more detail. |
See also: propranolol side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all propranolol prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
N/A |
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Brand Names | |||||||||
N/A |
Hemangeol, Inderal LA, Inderal XL, InnoPran XL | ||||||||
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. | |||||||||
11.3 hours |
6.4 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of 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 C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 522 drugs are known to interact with BuSpar:
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A total of 577 drugs are known to interact with propranolol:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
September 29, 1986 |
November 13, 1967 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
Patient resources | |||||||||
Professional Resources | |||||||||
Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
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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.
Further information
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