Get Informed: Buspar
Active Ingredient(s)
Buspiron
What does it do?
This product is used in the management of anxiety. Its exact mechanism of action is unknown.
- Last Text Update:
- 2010-Jul-31 2:35 PM
- Last Data Update:
- 2010-Jul-30 9:11 PM
Other Names
- Buspar
- Buspirone
- Buspiron
- Buspirone HCl
- Buspirone Hydrochloride
- Busirone
How Safe Is It?
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- Average Risk Rating
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- Pregnancy Category
- B
- Black Box Warning:
- No
Facts & Figures
- Date Approved
- 29 Sep 1986
- Est US Patients*
- 839,000
- Generic Available
- Yes
- OTC Available
- No
User Age Distribution*
< 21
21-39
40-59
60+
Age (Years)
* Estimated number of US people currently taking Buspar or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.
Recent alerts for Buspar
There have been no iGuard.org alerts regarding Buspar during the past year.
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What is Buspar used for?
iGuard is currently tracking more than 6,200 patients that use Buspar (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.
| Disease / Condition | % | Average Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Anxiety | 93% |
mild
severe
|
| Depression | 30% |
mild
severe
|
| Bipolar Disorder | 13% |
mild
severe
|
| Irritable Bowel | 3% |
mild
severe
|
How well does Buspar work?
iGuard regularly polls our more than 6,200 users taking Buspar (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM) . This feedback is continuously updated in tables below for the benefit of the iGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@iGuard.org.
Average Satisfaction Score
(out of 10)
Average Effectiveness Score
(out of 10)
- 86%
- of patients are confident that the good things about Buspar outweigh the bad things.
- 20%
- of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Buspar.
Common Side Effects of Buspar
iGuard regularly polls our more than 6,200 users taking Buspar (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) to monitor the development and frequency of side-effects. This feedback is continuously updated in tables and graphs below for the benefit of the iGuard community.
27% of patients experience side-effects on Buspar
6% of patients experience significant side-effects on Buspar
Most Common Side Effects...
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Fatigue
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Constipation
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Grogginess/Confusion
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Drowsiness
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Memory/Speech Problems
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Loss of Libido
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Dizziness
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= 10%
Less than 1%: Increased Appetite
Global Patient Feedback for Buspar (Buspiron) ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
I have been on every anti depressant known to man...The topamax was the only one that did not make me gain weight but I turned into a zobbie and feel I have beem altered for life. Although I no longer take it I lost my personality. I was on effexor for years, coming off was a nightmare. My PCP gave me Buspar and it does nothing but make me dizzy. I am going to a new doctor today and want a medication that will help me...without gaining weight. I am severley depressed and boarderline suicidal. Can anyone give me a suggestion to mention to the doctor.
Female Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-07-22 11:51:06
Question/Comment:
My buspirone 10 mg once a day works for me. However I had to have gallbladder surgery and I was told to take my medication like normal. I took my b/p meds along with my buspirone. Bad mistake, I almost did not wake up. So, please if any one has to have surgery, don't take the busiprone at this time. I learned the hard way.
44 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-06-16 23:52:33
Question/Comment:
My wife is currently taken the tables"Buspirone HCL 10mg and it only helps her for the shakes but she still has the same effect from anxiety when she takes Bupropion HCL SR 100 mg with it.She claims she hasn't seen any differences and is it safe to take both at the same time?
65 year old Male – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-03-29 17:54:39
Answer/Reply:
Hi
I have been taking Buspirone 10mg. & 400 mg. Buproprion for 9 yrs. without problems. Here is the caution for the two together.
"Using Bupropion HCl and Buspirone together may increase the risk of excessive sedation. As a result, Bupropion HCl and Buspirone treatment/dose should be regularly reviewed when these drugs are used together - particularly in elderly or weakened patients."
Remember each person is different & will have their own reaction to medicines . Good luck to you both.
38 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-04-09 22:50:37
iGuard Answer/Reply:
The iGuard Drug Interaction System did not list an interaction between Buspirone and Bupropion. However, both of these medications can cause drowsiness. Your wife may notice an increase in sedation or drowsiness - which usually lessens or goes away with continued use of the medicine. If your wife notices any concerning side effects, she should report them to her doctor.
Posted: 2010-04-13 22:41:17
Question/Comment:
I take Prozac 40 mg qam and Buspar10 mg twice daily. I love this combo for me. It works!!!!!
32 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-03-02 00:58:45
Question/Comment:
I was recently given this medication for anxiety. I was told that it wouldnt work for at least 4 weeks. I have been on it for two days, and my problems are gone. I have side effects, dizziness, lightheadedness, I perfer these than what I had been experiences. This is my first anxiety med. I had been treated for depression, incorrectly, but the psychiatrist never listened. I wentto ER 4times. My primary care listened and gave me this. I can function again. I cant believe it.
32 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-02-14 20:46:51
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Buspar