Comparing Buspirone vs Xanax
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| Buspirone | Xanax alprazolam |
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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 |
Xanax may be used for the treatment of anxiety or panic disorder; however, it is addictive and withdrawal symptoms can be severe. Prescribed for Anxiety, Panic Disorder. Xanax may also be used for... View more |
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| More about Buspirone | More about Xanax (alprazolam) | ||||||||||||||||
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Buspirone has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 1206 ratings on Drugs.com. 47% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 37% reported a negative effect. |
Xanax has an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 from a total of 783 ratings on Drugs.com. 83% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 8% reported a negative effect. |
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Commonly reported side effects include: dizziness. See the full buspirone side effects document. |
Common side effects include: ataxia, cognitive dysfunction, constipation, difficulty in micturition, drowsiness, dysarthria, fatigue, memory impairment, skin rash, weight gain, weight loss, anxiety, blurred vision, diarrhea, insomnia, decreased libido, increased appetite, and decreased appetite. See the full Xanax side effects document. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all buspirone prices |
View all Xanax prices and generic prices |
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| BuSpar | Other alprazolam brands include: Alprazolam Intensol, 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. | |||||||||||||||||
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11.3 hours |
20 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. |
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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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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A total of 465 drugs are known to interact with buspirone:
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A total of 514 drugs are known to interact with Xanax:
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September 29, 1986 |
October 16, 1981 |
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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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