Comparing Buspirone vs Niravam
Buspirone | Niravam |
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Buspirone | Niravam (alprazolam) |
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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 |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Anxiety, Panic Disorder. Niravam may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Anxiety
Panic Disorder
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More about Buspirone | More about Niravam (alprazolam) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Buspirone has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 1334 ratings on Drugs.com. 49% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 36% reported a negative effect. |
Niravam has an average rating of 9.8 out of 10 from a total of 13 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: buspirone side effects in more detail. |
See also: Niravam side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
BuSpar | Other alprazolam brands include: Alprazolam Intensol, Xanax, Xanax XR | ||||||||
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 |
20 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of 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. |
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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. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 502 drugs are known to interact with buspirone:
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A total of 554 drugs are known to interact with Niravam:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
September 29, 1986 |
January 19, 2005 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
Patient resources | |||||||||
Professional Resources | |||||||||
Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
** 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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