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Buspar (buspirone) is an anti anxiety medication that works by stimulating serotonin receptors on nerves thereby altering the chemical messages that nerves transmit to each other. Seretonin is a brain chemica thought to bel associated with anxiety and depression
Unlike the most commonly prescribed antianxiety medications (so-called minor tranquilizers) of the benzodiazepine class (e.g., diazepam, lorazepam, alprazolam; clonazepam), buspirone does not cause sedation.
Unlike benzodiazepines which are effective after a single dose, effectiveness with buspirone may require two or more weeks of treatment.
Buspirone usually is given as three doses daily. The dose may be increased every several days until an effective dose is found. Therefore you should follow your doctor's instructions to get the full benefit of the medication.
When it comes to finding the best effective dose for you while weighing possible side effects that might make you uncomfortable, you need to communicate with your physician to discuss how the medication is affecting you.
By reporting any adverse side effects, you and your doctor can decide if you should continue with this particular medication or try another.
Reports on medications that affect the brain chemical seretonin show that some side effects get better with time, as your body becomes acclimated to the new chemical balance.
Be sure your doctor and pharmacist are aware of all other medications you are taking, either prescription or over the counter because some medications may interact in an adverse manner with buspirone.
Buspar (buspirone) is an anti anxiety medication that works by stimulating serotonin receptors on nerves thereby altering the chemical messages that nerves transmit to each other. Seretonin is a brain chemica thought to bel associated with anxiety and depression
Unlike the most commonly prescribed antianxiety medications (so-called minor tranquilizers) of the benzodiazepine class (e.g., diazepam, lorazepam, alprazolam; clonazepam), buspirone does not cause sedation.
Unlike benzodiazepines which are effective after a single dose, effectiveness with buspirone may require two or more weeks of treatment.
Buspirone usually is given as three doses daily. The dose may be increased every several days until an effective dose is found. Therefore you should follow your doctor's instructions to get the full benefit of the medication.
When it comes to finding the best effective dose for you while weighing possible side effects that might make you uncomfortable, you need to communicate with your physician to discuss how the medication is affecting you.
By reporting any adverse side effects, you and your doctor can decide if you should continue with this particular medication or try another.
Reports on medications that affect the brain chemical seretonin show that some side effects get better with time, as your body becomes acclimated to the new chemical balance.
Be sure your doctor and pharmacist are aware of all other medications you are taking, either prescription or over the counter because some medications may interact in an adverse manner with buspirone.
