Comparing Buspirone vs Propranolol
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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 |
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 |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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Commonly reported side effects include: dizziness. See the full buspirone side effects document. |
See the full propranolol side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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| BuSpar | Hemangeol, Inderal LA, Inderal XL, InnoPran XL | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe 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 |
6.4 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 442 drugs are known to interact with buspirone:
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A total of 526 drugs are known to interact with propranolol:
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First Approval Date |
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September 29, 1986 |
November 13, 1967 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
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More Information |
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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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