Comparing Buspirone vs Escitalopram

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Buspirone

Escitalopram

Buspirone may be used for the treatment of anxiety and is less likely to cause sedation than other anti-anxiety drugs. Prescribed for Anxiety, Panic Disorder. May also be prescribed off label for... View more

Escitalopram relieves depression and anxiety and may have less potential for side effects than some other antidepressants. Prescribed for Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive... View more

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

Side Effects

Commonly reported side effects include: dizziness.

See the full buspirone side effects document.

Commonly reported side effects include: diarrhea, drowsiness, ejaculatory disorder, headache, insomnia, nausea, and delayed ejaculation.

See the full escitalopram side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

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Quantity	100 each
Dosage	10 mg
Per Unit^*	$0.46
Cost^*	$45.78

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Quantity	100 each
Dosage	10 mg
Per Unit^*	$0.97
Cost^*	$97.07

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available

Oral tablet

Oral solution
Oral tablet

Brand Names

BuSpar

Lexapro

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

32 hours

CSA Schedule**

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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.

Pregnancy Category

Category B No proven risk in humans

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Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Drug Interactions

A total of 442 drugs are known to interact with buspirone:

88 major drug interactions (322 brand and generic names)
352 moderate drug interactions (1302 brand and generic names)
2 minor drug interactions (5 brand and generic names)

A total of 649 drugs are known to interact with escitalopram:

248 major drug interactions (885 brand and generic names)
356 moderate drug interactions (1613 brand and generic names)
45 minor drug interactions (147 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

You should avoid the use of alcohol while being treated with busPIRone. Alcohol can increase the... View more

Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of escitalopram such as dizziness, drowsiness... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

September 29, 1986

August 14, 2002

WADA Class

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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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