Buspirone (Buspar) For Anxiety | Dr. Aly

[@dralywood]

Any questions or experiences you'd like to share about this medication??? Drop a comment below and make sure to SUBSCRIBE and LIKE if you found this information valuable! More videos to come!!!

[@oneidacaro4088]

Hi doctor my I have a really bad insomnia and my doctor prescribed me buspirone but nothing for insomnia, I’m scared to take this medication since I can’t sleep nothing at nights, what sleep medication can I take with this ?

[@CelestialTrailblazer]

The million dollar question. Does this medication cause your heart rate to drop at a dangerously low level. I'm very careful about taking any anti-anxiety medication since a lot of them cause a significant drop in resting heart rate. Which increases the risk of sudden cardiac arrest or stroke.

[@YoBoyMarcus]

@@CelestialTrailblazer Do you have cardiac issues?

[@CelestialTrailblazer]

@@YoBoyMarcus Yes. I have MVP and mild mitral and tricupidal regurgitations.

[@reptihouse8739]

I am experiencing insomnia from my buspirone, which does help my anxiety daily but the lack of sleep is driving anxiety higher. What can I take to sleep?

[@kurtisstevens3816]

This medication works great for me it feels almost like a benzo without the risk of horrible physical addiction keeps me calm and relaxed and has massively reduced my urge to smoke weed and drink

[@knowthetruthfamily6498]

Same

[@mz_marmar89]

What dosage do you both take if you don’t mind me asking? I’m about to start, I hope to have this success.

[@kurtisstevens3816]

@@mz_marmar89 think it was 5 mg 3 times a day I can't really remember now I've stopped taking them

[@mz_marmar89]

@@kurtisstevens3816 thank you so much I appreciate the response! This is similar to my starting dose.

[@shanehemphill1392]

@@kurtisstevens3816 if I may ask, what was your reason for stopping? Was it simply be cause you felt you didn’t need it anymore or because of a side effect ?

[@adam1984k]

I was prescribed this about a couple months ago and still haven't taken it. I have anxiety about taking it. I have really bad health anxiety. My mind is constantly focused on my body. It's literally torture being in constant fear over my health. And anytime I have gone to get checked out over an issue I was concerned about they tell me there's nothing wrong. I'm a 37 year old man, pretty healthy and in shape. I just want to live my life in peace and not be in constant thought about every sensation my body has. I can't just muster up the courage and take the Buspar. I need too.

[@vj4927]

I can definitely relate, you are not alone I got prescribed buspar I'm nervous to take it bc of the side effects plus I hate pills in general but the more I keep on focusing on on every body sensation I'm thinking about giving it a try. 😩

[@ExplrHistory]

Same for me fella. Health anxiety is the worst. Especially heart anxiety. Racing heart and palpitations from constantly focusing on heart rate. Terrible.

[@letyourlightshine2727]

I'm gonna ask my doc for this med im nervous also but I usually never get side effects with medications

[@annaj1956]

I got prescribed this a week ago and I was so scared to take it, just in fear of side effects. I got the lowest dose and I finally took the leap about 30 minutes ago :,) I’m really nervous and I know it’s not the medication so far, so I’m trying to push through the nervousness :D I was on Prozac for a couple months and I experienced no side effects when starting it so I’m trying to remember that this time around

[@letyourlightshine2727]

@@annaj1956 let me know how it goes for you I'm gonna get this medication soon

[@greg1483]

For the last 2.5 years I have worked at a call center on behalf of a health care system and the call volumes and stress have had their moments.for sure. However, Buspar has been a game changer and has helped me navigate through otherwise stressful situations where my critical thinking used to be taken over by insecurity,.self doubt and internalizing patients' frustrations. Dr. Aly and Dr. Rob, thank you both for all that you do. Give each other a hug instead and know that you've helped someone who tries hard to avoid prescribed medicine. I am more vulnerable while on this medication too. It helps me to bring up topics from at times a painful childhood and walk through fear. I am a Buspar fan. I stopped taking it in October after taking it for a while but I could see myself falling apart without it since then. I also have one of the best therapists. I'm grateful. I'm taking the medication again and won't stop anytime soon.

[@greg1483]

@@AlwaysLoveEvery1 yes

[@greg1483]

I take 30 mgs 2x daily of Buspirone and also 10 mgs of Lexapro just at night

[@carriestory5108]

Thank you for this comment. I work in a call center too and it's horribly stressful. I just got prescribed busbar last week. Just took my first does today.

[@markdayton3186]

I thought anxiety was BS. Until last year. I'd be driving then feel light headed, almost like I smoked weed. For no reason. Followed by panic attacks. It was everyday. I was so drained because I had to fight through my panic attacks to keep working. Finally talked to doctor few months ago. And year of anxiety and panic attacks had stopped. I rarely get the weird head feeling, but when I do, I don't have panic attacks from it anymore. I will say. I take 5mg every morning. And take one if I begin to feel anxious. Dr wanted me to try taking 2 but I swear, 10mg made me feel stoned haha. So I'll stick with my 5mg at a time.

[@dralywood]

Wow, Mark! You experience with anxiety sounds exhausting. Panic attacks mixed with day-to-day anxiety can be a nasty combo. I'm so happy to hear that you found a treatment that is working for you. Ultimately, everyone reacts to medications differently. If taking the medication once per day is what is working for you and taking it twice per day leads to unwanted effects....my approach is to not rock the boat! Just keep talking with your treatment provider on what is best for you! Please let me know if you have any topic suggestions for future videos and please don't forget to SUBSCRIBE if you found this video to be valuable. More videos to come! Dr. Aly

[@TheDjaypattalion]

Hello can you help me out, I had persistent dizziness in November last year then nausea. It just kept getting worse and I didn’t know it was anxiety for the first 3 months and I became bedridden. My symptoms Nausea Dizzy Numbness in limbs Pins and needles Dry mouth Muscle pains Heart rate Heart palpitations Blood pressure Ear pressure Bad breath Cold hands and feet Stomach trouble Acid reflux Bad dreams Vision problems. These symptoms happen at random they come and goD I had all tests done under the sun and they couldn’t find anything wrong with me. I tolerate the medications very well but don’t seem to work I was on lexapro 40mg for 6 weeks and it didn’t work I’m on 3 weeks on 100mg Zoloft now but no improvements. The persistent dizziness is the worst. Do I have a rare disease or is it actually anxiety??? Doctors keep saying it’s just anxiety. The physc doctor told me I have acute anxiety.

[@meeshmiller1706]

@TheDjayBatallion I have some of the same symptoms as u do.. I take CBD oil capsules and pray everyday that this will go away!! The CBD helps some because I am able to get out and do more things. So I think u should try some.

[@TheDjaypattalion]

My one started exactly the same way, with dizziness and light headedness. While driving I would feel like fainting and eventually it got so bad I was bed ridden, for 3 weeks then finally they said I had anxiety and put me on meds I’m about 70% better but still have random symptoms daily. Sucks. I’m on a ssri.

[@TheDjaypattalion]

@@meeshmiller1706 yeah I have severe gad, I’m on ssri at the moment it has helped about 70% I just got cbd from my doc as well gonna start that as well. I’m just curious how long this lasts for. My grandma had it a while back and her one lasted 2 years.

[@spencergibby4602]

Buspar has been helping me for three years. She's right that the side effects go away. I had a few light side effects, but the nightmares were kind of crazy. My Dad told me he had nightmares when starting buspar so I actually handled them fine because I understood what was going on. What I wish I'd done earlier is take it three times a day. I took it twice a day for over two years, but now I'm on it three times a day and anxiety has a harder time taking root. Thanks Straight Talk Psychiatry. Good luck everyone. Last note, this is the simplest and safest psychiatric medication there is that I know of.

[@dralywood]

Hey Spencer- Thanks so much for sharing your experience! I'm happy to hear that this medication has helped you. Buspar is one of my favorite medications because of its safety and tolerability profiles. Please let me know if you have any suggestions for video topics and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE if you haven't done so yet. Dr. Aly

[@TheDjaypattalion]

Hello can you help me out, I had persistent dizziness in November last year then nausea. It just kept getting worse and I didn’t know it was anxiety for the first 3 months and I became bedridden. My symptoms Nausea Dizzy Numbness in limbs Pins and needles Dry mouth Muscle pains Heart rate Heart palpitations Blood pressure Ear pressure Bad breath Cold hands and feet Stomach trouble Acid reflux Bad dreams Vision problems. These symptoms happen at random they come and goD I had all tests done under the sun and they couldn’t find anything wrong with me. I tolerate the medications very well but don’t seem to work I was on lexapro 40mg for 6 weeks and it didn’t work I’m on 3 weeks on 100mg Zoloft now but no improvements. The persistent dizziness is the worst. Do I have a rare disease or is it actually anxiety??? Doctors keep saying it’s just anxiety. The physc doctor told me I have acute anxiety.

[@qazikhan30]

@@dralywood I have derealization frightening situation surrounding not responding left ear ringing since nine months and I have taken lots of medicine mirtazapine effexor XR quitapine fluoxatine respiridone olanzapine still not recovered. What medicine should I taken.

[@mikeceo8093]

@@dralywood can you take this long term and it still be effective? Good video by the way

[@pamgodsoe9076]

I have been on the drug for a little over a month. It seems to be helping me. I do have some dizziness for the first 30min. after talking the dose. I don’t seem to have nightmares but I am remembering every dream I have.

[@devynbarrett]

My anxiety is horrible, I can't bare it, my arms and or legs will get numb, I get so lightheaded, to the point I might pass out, I have panic attacks like crazy, and they literally come out of no where, it feels like Iam having a heart attack, I feel so horrible because I didn't know how to go about it. My doctor had me start this, and when I did, I felt happy, my anxiety didn't really come back until maybe 8 hours later, but it was subtle, I am starting therapy next month, So I hope I get what I need done

[@KBvenomenom]

Update?

[@TheDjaypattalion]

Hello can you help me out, I had persistent dizziness in November last year then nausea. It just kept getting worse and I didn’t know it was anxiety for the first 3 months and I became bedridden. My symptoms Nausea Dizzy Numbness in limbs Pins and needles Dry mouth Muscle pains Heart rate Heart palpitations Blood pressure Ear pressure Bad breath Cold hands and feet Stomach trouble Acid reflux Bad dreams Vision problems. These symptoms happen at random they come and goD I had all tests done under the sun and they couldn’t find anything wrong with me. I tolerate the medications very well but don’t seem to work I was on lexapro 40mg for 6 weeks and it didn’t work I’m on 3 weeks on 100mg Zoloft now but no improvements. The persistent dizziness is the worst. Do I have a rare disease or is it actually anxiety??? Doctors keep saying it’s just anxiety. The physc doctor told me I have acute anxiety.

[@reefermadniss9453]

I went to my doctor after dealing with years of anxiety/high blood pressure that were caused by numerous negative events in both my work/personal life that I couldn’t control. I refused to take SSRI’s due to how my spouse reacted to them…..so he gave me Buspirone. I felt the effects of it in less than 2 hours…It literally made my brain so much less excited than it normally is and I felt like I could function better. I definitely like it so far. I am having some side effects such as dizziness and feeling a little slower…..I also use medical marijuana for Glaucoma and the Buspirone has dramatically increased the effects of THC, so I now have to tread lightly

[@mz_marmar89]

Thank you so much for this, I use medical marijuana as well so this is GREAT to know.

[@favbeats]

Good info. I just started this today and hopefully will see some reduced anxiety within a few weeks. I’m a little worried about the side effects but I got started on a low dose so we’ll see.

[@feliciabrower4738]

How’s it been? I just started this medication today and I’m nervous but I’m excited too. Excited to feel less anxious! 🤞🏽

[@quelzar]

@@feliciabrower4738 hey how's it been? :D I want to ask my doc about this instead of SSRI...I'm currently using benzo, not daily but only when I have severe panic attack like once a week in average. Want something that I can use long term tho and buspar seems milder then SSRIs...

[@feliciabrower4738]

@@quelzar Hey there! I was prescribed the lowest dose and asked to have the dose increased and so far I have noticed a difference in my anxiety but not like HUGE difference. I also have a prescription on Xanax so both of them together have helped me but I am still needing to find other ways to deal with my anxiety as we all know, meds are not a cure. I would recommend Benzo daily for anyone who really wants and needs it 👍

[@grantjourney2337]

I got prescribed this yesterday. Will start taking it tonight bc I got told to take it once every night. Hope it helps. I have social anxiety as well as paranoia.

[@susanszabo7130]

I have been on this for years and it works wonders!!!!!!!!

[@MattMendians]

I have been out of this medication for half a week now. I went to treatment little over two years now and was cut off cold turkey from 14 years of Xanax and Adderall! I also went for drinking beer and stayed off alcohol for only two months. I have noticed I shake worse than I did before going to treatment and relapsing on beer.

[@justcasper734]

It works,my doctor change my Xanax to buspar and honestly I hated it at 1st because I have severe anxiety and was used to Xanax for 25years but it took a week for it to work on me!! I’m on 15mgs a day still doesn’t seem like enough but it is, my brain 🧠 was just used to Xanax!!!

[@johnfrancispederson]

worth mentioning it can cause mania in people with bipolar thanks for the video

[@shaishai624]

Just started today . 5 mg three times a day. I have horrible health anxiety so it took a lot to make me want to actually take the med . It doesn’t make me feel bad but euphoric like I dozed off for 20 mins and woke up feeling fine. Other then that I feel fine. Just a dry mouth TAKE IT TRY IT DONT OVERTHINK IT

[@Bree-dp2og]

How are you doing now?

[@dralywood]

Thank you for sharing your experience! Let me know if you have any topic suggestions. Dr. Aly

[@TheDjaypattalion]

Hello can you help me out, I had persistent dizziness in November last year then nausea. It just kept getting worse and I didn’t know it was anxiety for the first 3 months and I became bedridden. My symptoms Nausea Dizzy Numbness in limbs Pins and needles Dry mouth Muscle pains Heart rate Heart palpitations Blood pressure Ear pressure Bad breath Cold hands and feet Stomach trouble Acid reflux Bad dreams Vision problems. These symptoms happen at random they come and goD I had all tests done under the sun and they couldn’t find anything wrong with me. I tolerate the medications very well but don’t seem to work I was on lexapro 40mg for 6 weeks and it didn’t work I’m on 3 weeks on 100mg Zoloft now but no improvements. The persistent dizziness is the worst. Do I have a rare disease or is it actually anxiety??? Doctors keep saying it’s just anxiety. The physc doctor told me I have acute anxiety.

[@UmLammyJammer]

I took this for the first time a while ago. It. Was. INSANE. I was INSTANTLY FREE. I started smiling and laughing, I actually felt excited and happy. but the side effects suck. It’s always bad nausea and a fuzzy feeling in my head.

[@gabbirichardson9561]

I got an interesting print out from my pharmacy with my prescription. It says “results from clinical trials of Buspirone for panic disorder in adults are generally unfavorable and data on its use in social anxiety disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder have produced mixed results. Evidence on the use of Buspirone for post traumatic stress disorder is too limited to be informative.” I was largely prescribed this for panic/ocd/GAD, in lieu of my requested Xanax or lorazepam. I’m questioning the efficacy?

[@stormchaser419]

It is also used by doctors to help treat the sexual side effects of SSRI medications. Yes you are taking one drug to treat the side effects of another, but it does work to help with sexual side effects. It blocks some of the negative side effects of more serotonin such as decreased desire, reduced or eliminated arousal etc.

[@greg1483]

I just started my new script of 30 mg 2x daily. Love Buspirone.

[@garethlewis4586]

Can't understand why it is often prescribed as a 'take as need' when it can take up to 2 months to achieve full efficacy? I had to stop taking after a week due to unpleasant side effects and no actual reduction of anxiety. Doesn't seem to make sense

[@Things606]

I feel the effects literally the second day on it. Not everyone has the same brain chemistry.

[@jimmonade]

Are you still on it

[@tonyandre2905]

This was a great video! Just started this medication today. Felt immediately better! Taking 10mg daily. Are you taking new patients? I’d love to have you as my doctor. 😊

[@tonyandre2905]

@@vanjacalantropoI’m doing great 😊 This medication saved my life❤❤❤

[@lindseycassella3015]

This medication makes me really hungry but I also take vyvanse and don't feel hungry until I take it. I've been on it 4 years. I'm at 15mg 4 times daily.

[@dralywood]

Hey Lindsey- Thanks for taking the time to share your experience so that others can learn from you! Please let me know if you have any video suggestions and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE if you haven't done so already. Dr. Aly

[@craftygirl17]

Buspar made me really hungry to, had to stop it, because I have diabetes, not a good medicine if your hungry all the time.

[@nate1811]

I had some strokes and it made me start having anxiety and panic attacks and it’s kinda similar to strokes but I can’t seem to find any meds that help me but I got prescribed this by my neurologist so hope it works

[@patrickbrowder6857]

Hope you're doing okay. I got a form of tachycardia and it pushed my anxiety into the stratosphere.

[@Handlegrip]

Thanks for taking the time to share this information

[@dralywood]

My pleasure! I hope it was helpful. Please SUBSCRIBE if you haven't done so yet. More videos are being posted every week!

[@scottloring6188]

I’m in recovery so I don’t take narcotics, I was taking colonodine amd vistirol. I started taking 15mg of buspar twice a day amd don’t take either of those other meds any more. I feel great and my anxiety has gone way down. It’s still there but it’s good to know I can up my dose as some point if my anxiety gets out of control. I’m about this medication 💯

[@dralywood]

Thank you for taking the time to check out this video and to share your experience! I'm so happy to hear that you've had such great success with Buspar, especially at such a low dose! You definitely have a lot of wiggle room if symptoms were to worsen. Best of luck to you on your journey! If you have any topics you'd like to hear more about, please let me know. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE if you haven't done so already, as more videos are being released weekly! Dr. Aly

[@NotATroll224]

That’s great to hear I’m new in recovery and just got prescribed this. I was on both of those other meds you mentioned so I hope it works well.

[@noahschoeneck7795]

Thank you for sharing, I was suggested buspirone today and came here to learn more because I'm in recovery and was anxious about taking an "as needed".

[@TheDjaypattalion]

Hello can you help me out, I had persistent dizziness in November last year then nausea. It just kept getting worse and I didn’t know it was anxiety for the first 3 months and I became bedridden. My symptoms Nausea Dizzy Numbness in limbs Pins and needles Dry mouth Muscle pains Heart rate Heart palpitations Blood pressure Ear pressure Bad breath Cold hands and feet Stomach trouble Acid reflux Bad dreams Vision problems. These symptoms happen at random they come and goD I had all tests done under the sun and they couldn’t find anything wrong with me. I tolerate the medications very well but don’t seem to work I was on lexapro 40mg for 6 weeks and it didn’t work I’m on 3 weeks on 100mg Zoloft now but no improvements. The persistent dizziness is the worst. Do I have a rare disease or is it actually anxiety??? Doctors keep saying it’s just anxiety. The physc doctor told me I have acute anxiety.

[@MychannelRC123]

I have severe anxiety, PTSD symptoms as well as social phobia. I currently take Paxil and my doctor prescribed Buspar because I told her I wasn’t comfortable taking Xanax. This was informative and I hope it works for me.

[@dralywood]

Thanks for checking out this video, Becca! I hope that you have success with Buspar! I totally understand why you would want to go this route first prior to a benzodiazepine like Xanax. Please keep us posted on how things are going! If you found this video to be valuable, please don't forget to SUBSCRIBE as more videos are being released weekly. Also, if you have any topic suggestions for future videos, let me know! Dr. Aly

[@MychannelRC123]

@@dralywood I think the Buspar is really helping! My doctor decided to switch me from Paxil to Wellbutrin due to some symptoms of adult adhd.

[@dralywood]

LOVE hearing this Becca!!! Keep living your best life ❤️ Dr. Aly

[@TheDjaypattalion]

Hello can you help me out, I had persistent dizziness in November last year then nausea. It just kept getting worse and I didn’t know it was anxiety for the first 3 months and I became bedridden. My symptoms Nausea Dizzy Numbness in limbs Pins and needles Dry mouth Muscle pains Heart rate Heart palpitations Blood pressure Ear pressure Bad breath Cold hands and feet Stomach trouble Acid reflux Bad dreams Vision problems. These symptoms happen at random they come and goD I had all tests done under the sun and they couldn’t find anything wrong with me. I tolerate the medications very well but don’t seem to work I was on lexapro 40mg for 6 weeks and it didn’t work I’m on 3 weeks on 100mg Zoloft now but no improvements. The persistent dizziness is the worst. Do I have a rare disease or is it actually anxiety??? Doctors keep saying it’s just anxiety. The physc doctor told me I have acute anxiety.

[@ms_jadah]

Medications worsen your problems.. not actually help . I would take advice from this chubby lady .

[@BodyAndAura]

I hope you see this. Im going thru cold turkey benzo withdrawals and doc put me on this. I dont think its helping. How long will i feel so bad from withdrawal? 😢

[@janets7291]

It's interesting that you say the results of therapy can be seen right away. I find with therapy you often get worse before you get better.

[@nickwood9271]

So much information! I hope there is more!

[@dralywood]

Thank you! More to come!!!

[@katemerritt249]

I was just prescribed bus for anxiety but it was prescribed on an as needed basis she only gave me 8 to start. After reading everything saying that I need to take it daily and it takes weeks to work I am now incredibly anxious and very sad knowing that I'm not going to be helped.

[@bradybunch2661]

Been on this for 4 months now just got to 40 mg. 15+10+15 daily it's worked surprisingly well and is most similar to a benzo that I've found..takes the butterflies out of my chest.

[@dralywood]

YESSS! So happy to hear that you've noticed meaningful change from this medication. Thanks so much for taking the time to share your thoughts. Please let me know if you have any topic suggestions for future videos and please don't forget to SUBSCRIBE if you found this video to be valuable. More videos to come! Dr. Aly

[@TheDjaypattalion]

Hello can you help me out, I had persistent dizziness in November last year then nausea. It just kept getting worse and I didn’t know it was anxiety for the first 3 months and I became bedridden. My symptoms Nausea Dizzy Numbness in limbs Pins and needles Dry mouth Muscle pains Heart rate Heart palpitations Blood pressure Ear pressure Bad breath Cold hands and feet Stomach trouble Acid reflux Bad dreams Vision problems. These symptoms happen at random they come and goD I had all tests done under the sun and they couldn’t find anything wrong with me. I tolerate the medications very well but don’t seem to work I was on lexapro 40mg for 6 weeks and it didn’t work I’m on 3 weeks on 100mg Zoloft now but no improvements. The persistent dizziness is the worst. Do I have a rare disease or is it actually anxiety??? Doctors keep saying it’s just anxiety. The physc doctor told me I have acute anxiety.

[@TheMentalmalist]

I took this for a month last year mind you I was taking Famotidine at the same time. I started feeling weird but can’t blame it on the buspirone completely. I researched famotidine and was blown away how bad that crap is. I was taking that for acid reflux. Now I’m debating getting on buspirone again by itself.

[@mikeceo8093]

Forgot to ask, is buspar pretty good when trying to reduce worry?

[@DemonKingOFFICIAL]

This stuff used to help me. I used to take it daily until I noticed side effects… one of them being drowsiness. I figured I could take it to help me sleep occasionally at least, as it was effective at calming me down a bit. Weirdly enough though, I’ve took it a few times for that recently and I noticed that it actually increases my anxiety / restless leg sort of symptoms. I slept zero hours two nights ago because of that.

[@willman100]

The question I have is that the literature states that buspirone increases cortisol. High cortisol is known to increase anxiety. How does that work?

[@alenapham2875]

Thank you so much for the accessible info!

[@dralywood]

You are SO WELCOME! Thank you for checking out this video and please let me know if you have any other mediations/topics you'd like to hear about. Dr. Aly

[@drrafiquebhatti2019]

doctor you are so cute I am a victim of tension depression and insight since last 20 years I get very little relief from medicines But when I see beautiful faces like yours all my trouble depression ends❤

[@elainebezak7158]

Hi! Is there any chance that buspar can have an impact on blood glucose. Thx! 😊

[@christieleigh7728]

Love this! Thank You 🙏. Great job 👏

[@dralywood]

Thank you! Please let me know if you have any topic suggestions for future videos! Dr. Aly

[@christieleigh7728]

Yes! Actually… I do have a couple of ideas: 1) Is taking two antidepressants okay/harmful? 2) Is long term use of antidepressants damaging to your liver or kidney’s? Thanks!

[@EdithBrown-v2d]

This med is a stimulant. It kept me awake. Also my ears would ring. It has 33 side effects. Think before using this med..

[@abidshiek]

Pure poison, messes with your coristol levels too

[@joshuawiggers5769]

It’s definitely not a stimulant 😂. Although I can relate to most of those symptoms. Trash med if you ask me

[@slv6470]

thanks for this. i just got prescribed this yesterday for GAD. i was on zoloft before, it was fine but too many side effects even after almost half a year.

[@dralywood]

Thanks for taking the time to check out this video and for sharing your experience! Fingers crossed this medication is better tolerated!!! Keep me posted on how you are holding up along the way. If you found this video to be valuable, please don't forget to SUBSCRIBE as more videos are being released weekly. Also, if you have any topic suggestions for future videos, let me know! Dr. Aly

[@arsamandi8529]

how you finding it now?

[@xoxoxoxo9770]

What side effects did u have on zoloft?

[@slv6470]

@@arsamandi8529 i got on buspirone just a week ago, delayed the start due to anxiety. it hasnt been great, at all, i take pretty much the minimal dose and its been pretty awful. but the real fun times start next week when i up the dose. i have had nausea or constant hunger, dry eyes/skin, restlessness, brain zaps, increased depressiveness and the most prominent: been really really irritable

[@TheDjaypattalion]

Hello can you help me out, I had persistent dizziness in November last year then nausea. It just kept getting worse and I didn’t know it was anxiety for the first 3 months and I became bedridden. My symptoms Nausea Dizzy Numbness in limbs Pins and needles Dry mouth Muscle pains Heart rate Heart palpitations Blood pressure Ear pressure Bad breath Cold hands and feet Stomach trouble Acid reflux Bad dreams Vision problems. These symptoms happen at random they come and goD I had all tests done under the sun and they couldn’t find anything wrong with me. I tolerate the medications very well but don’t seem to work I was on lexapro 40mg for 6 weeks and it didn’t work I’m on 3 weeks on 100mg Zoloft now but no improvements. The persistent dizziness is the worst. Do I have a rare disease or is it actually anxiety??? Doctors keep saying it’s just anxiety. The physc doctor told me I have acute anxiety.

[@kathysanders5652]

On it now since January 2023 never been on anxiety medication even though I got ptsd and personality disorder bored line on social security disability and have truma incest survivor pluse boyfriend committed suicide here in my house attic 3years then I was getting panic attacks this helps a little I'm on now 5mg once a day with food I got Graves disease hyperthyroidism and I'm in remission now

[@TheMentalmalist]

Did you get social security due to your condition?

[@greg1483]

Thanks for the advice, Dr. Aly. Tried replying to your reply to me on my last post but couldn't. Anyhow, unfortunately I am allergic to Buproprion. So I cant combine that with Escitalopram or Buspar. I feel like Buspar is really good for me. I just wish I could be prescribed a 90 ct instead of 30 ct. Is it normal to feel a 'high' feeling from it? It helps me not to ruminate about things out of my control.

[@dralywood]

You are so welcome! Some patients have described feeling euphoric when taking Buspar. According to the FDA label, this is seen "infrequently"- so occurring in 1/100 to 1/1000 patients. Dr. Aly

[@monicabarcenas5005]

I was prescribed this by my psychiatrist and said to take as needed! Does it work that way?

[@dralywood]

Hey Monica- I have seen other psychiatrist (including those who trained me during my residency and fellowship) use Buspar in this manner. I don't think there's a lot of research behind this type of prescribing. However, I have had patients who swear that taking it on an as needed basis is helpful. Hope this helps and let me know if you have any topic suggestions for future videos. Dr. Aly

[@toricarriere6688]

@@dralywood So you can take it on an as needed basis or everyday?

[@katebruno9255]

My 19 year old daughter has epilepsy as result of a brain tumor. She’s dealing with frequent panic attacks and uses klonopin to manage but we have concerns about the use becoming more frequent. Is buspar a reasonable alternative for anxiety/panic if she has epilepsy?

[@ciaran3629]

No!

[@6stringmadness877]

I'm sure you have, but if you haven't look up gabapentin

[@liamendoza8833]

Hello Dr. Wood, will this medicine help with social phobia and stop severe flushing in the face? It’s so horrible and it happens all the time 😔

[@dralywood]

Great question Lia. Buspar can be helpful in treating anxiety disorders, including social phobia. If flushing is secondary to anxiety, then it potentially might help reduce flushing. However, I've had some patients tell me that they've experienced facial flushing as a side effect as well. Dr. Aly

[@ces576]

I was prescribed Fluoextine but want to try this as the sexual side effects and headaches from Fluoextine are horrible for me.

[@Kia-iq7dh]

I have tried Zoloft but i had such a bad reaction--extreme nausea, stomach pain, and vomiting. I have Zofran i use sparingly for random bouts of nausea I deal with without meds. My dr suggested this one, but i am a little nervous. Would I handle this better than zoloft in regards to nausea and can i still take Zofran occasionally?

[@matthatcher3341]

Do not know of it was placebo but I felt different on day one of use.

[@Səv]

How does this medication affect dopamine? I heard it does to a degree

[@Cali_79]

Do you take any meds Dr.??? 🤔🤔🤔

[@qazikhan30]

I have derealization frightening situation surrounding not responding left ear ringing since nine months and I have taken lots of medicine mirtazapine effexor XR quitapine fluoxatine respiridone olanzapine still not recovered. What medicine should I taken.

[@elizabethleyva796]

I have been on it for a month and it has helped a lot but now im scared to stop taking it because i have read so many scary things that happen when stoping it

[@carriebrown5446]

I am taking 50 mg of Prozac and I have been on that for 8 years. Recently I’ve noticed that the Prozac is helping like it did with my illness anxiety so my dr put me on 7.5mg of Busbar twice a day. The first week I thought I felt okay but the second week I became very anxious. They decided to up it to 10mg per day and then I just was overloaded and couldn’t stop crying. I’m wondering if just taking 5mg twice a day would be best to help stop the side effects? They just keep telling me to take it but if I have to keep feeling this way I’m going to give up taking it. I don’t want to because I’m so hopeful to find something that works for me.

[@aidannov4562]

Prozac as a child made me cry at school combining them might not be good together. But just Prozac gave me horrible break downs but I was a child. I started Buspar and it helps a lot and I forget about things I’m worrying about.

[@bricktop6402]

It made me worse I’m also coming off of it

[@ces576]

I guess it’s very true how different our body chemistry is. Prozac was a horrible experience for me.

[@xxdustinadamsxx]

I can't wait until they actually come up with an anxiety medication that isn't addictive or have such side effects. Too bad psilocybin, MDMA, and Ketamine isn't widely available yet. Instead of taking a medication to mask the symptoms of the disorder, it would be fantastic for these to be approved to actually treat the disorder itself. In less time, not having to take medication every day, and not depending on BigPharma.

[@raeRenae1]

Is it just me or do all psych meds clear my sinus congestion? Sometimes I wonder if my sinuses is what cause my symptoms. I always feel better when my sinuses are clear

[@christieleigh7728]

Same! There definitely seems to be a connection between sinus/allergy health and anxiety for me.

[@Truerealism747]

Yes had this had to have operations now it's my muscles

[@Truerealism747]

Anxiety causes sinus problems tms

[@vegetasayianmcanon6199]

I like this. With my study of all these medicines, Every thing i heard, I cannot deny what she said

[@vegetasayianmcanon6199]

I am not a university student

[@dralywood]

Thank you for checking out this video and for sharing your experience! If you found this information to be valuable, please don't forget to SUBSCRIBE as more videos are being released weekly. Also, if you have any topic suggestions for future videos, let me know! Dr. Aly

[@clasmaster1471]

Started low and slow on this and God was it awful! I literally thought I was going to kill my son felt like I was going to rip his head off or something. Never felt like that in my life and never want to again. Made me rage badly. Screwing with your serotonin isn’t always the answer for anxiety. I think it’s a damn shame you can’t get a benzodiazepine in this world unless you’re dying. I literally have no quality of life since I’ve been off benzos and the SSRIs don’t work at all for me. Been stuck in the house for a year and can’t get one Xanax or Valium so I can even go to the doctors for physical issues or to the store. Why do they even make these medication‘s if they won’t give them to people who need them the worst? I haven’t heard of anyone having issues on a benzo in 20 years. I was on Xanax for a long time and never had any issues at all with my medication or my behavior. I cannot say the same for the SSRIs.

[@madhuganimangamma4448]

Iam suffering with anxiety problem from 6years onwards the problem is when iam studying,concentrating,visualizing any thing iam getting breathing problem feeling like my breathing was totally stopped.from last 2yrs i was òn venlift,clonil it was not helped me.recently my doctor prescribed buspar.

[@twizitd8520]

Will buspar make me relax and less nervous

[@carlacook8355]

I only get anxiety once in a while. So my doctor perscribed me buspirone to take only on the days i feel anxiety and it will work right away. ..But you said it can take up to 2weeks to work? Im not taking it everyday

[@dralywood]

Hey Carla- Buspar is traditionally taken on a scheduled basis. However, I have seen multiple providers give this medication out more on an as-needed basis. Clinically, I've had patients who have sworn that taking it as-needed works and others where it has minimal effect. Ultimately, taking it as-needed isn't the traditional way of approaching this medication, but if it works...it works! Hope this helps, Dr. Aly

[@carlacook8355]

@@l.b7298 I have not tried it yet.. and today would've been a good day to try it for the first time since my mind was racing again out of nowhere at work . Have you tried it yet?

[@carlacook8355]

@@l.b7298 let me know if it works for you in the moment. I'm scared for some reason it will make my anxiety worse lol and it won't help I don't know why I think that. And de-stressing with a few drinks ain't a bad idea lol . But yea I'd wait till your sober too

[@carlacook8355]

@@l.b7298 I hate the zombie-ish feeling lol..but if you say it wasn't bad maybe it will calm my mind down ..do u usually get more of a mental anxiety? Or more physical symptoms of anxiety like rapid heart rate and shanking hands.. mine is more of a mental anxiety so I'll have to try it to see if it works on a bad day

[@prestdawg9162]

My doc has me on 20mg lexapro and 5mg buspar but buspar only when I’m having anxiety? Does it still work

[@normaleighnaughty2928]

Um... get a new doctor, he's trying to kill you. You're not supposed to mix those.

[@prestdawg9162]

@@normaleighnaughty2928 really

[@AngryBirdLover11]

@@normaleighnaughty2928 I take both of them, they are okay to take them together, you just have to monitor for serotonin syndrome, which is a rare condition but it could happen. I’m a pharmacy student

[@dralywood]

@SimmonSings- Great advice! Thanks for helping educate. Dr. Aly

[@dralywood]

@ Prest Dawg - Thanks so much for taking the time to check out this video and for asking such a great question! I apologize for how long it has taken me to get back to you. I had a baby at the end of August and I'm trying to get caught back up! I have many patients on both an SSRI such as Lexapro in combination with Buspar. Oftentimes, I find that Buspar works best when scheduled on a twice daily dosing regimen. This is often what clinical research trials also support. With that being said, I have had patients take it on an as needed basis and report that it works well for them! If you found this information to be valuable, please don't forget to SUBSCRIBE as more videos are being released weekly. Also, if you have any topic suggestions for future videos, let me know! Dr. Aly

[@orangeisthabest]

Thank you miss, just got mines from my VA dr

[@dralywood]

You are so welcome! Thank you for taking the time to watch. Best of luck with the medication trial! More videos to come, so please SUBSCRIBE and let me know if there are any topics you'd like to hear more about.

[@aim2plz75]

I take 15mg of buspar twice a day. Is it safe to take yohimbe between doses? Thanks!

[@Lexington-n7z]

I gave in and started taking it about 3 days ago. I feel so sedated and fatigued. I don't know if I can do this. All I want to do is sleep.

[@rileyroisin]

i’ve tried multiple SSRI medicine and NOTHING helps my anxiety or panic attacks. In fact, i seem to get very depressive episodes while using them. So my doctor prescribed buspirone but i’m nervous i’ll get depressive episodes. Idk why SSRI’s don’t work for me

[@dralywood]

Hey Riley- Thanks for checking out this video and for sharing your experience. I've had a number of patients who have had similar experiences in that they cannot tolerate SSRIs. A good amount of them have had success with Buspar, as it works in a slightly different way. Best of luck to you along the way! Dr. Aly P.S. Please let me know if you have any video topic suggestions and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE if you haven't done so already. More videos to come!

[@TheDjaypattalion]

Hello can you help me out, I had persistent dizziness in November last year then nausea. It just kept getting worse and I didn’t know it was anxiety for the first 3 months and I became bedridden. My symptoms Nausea Dizzy Numbness in limbs Pins and needles Dry mouth Muscle pains Heart rate Heart palpitations Blood pressure Ear pressure Bad breath Cold hands and feet Stomach trouble Acid reflux Bad dreams Vision problems. These symptoms happen at random they come and goD I had all tests done under the sun and they couldn’t find anything wrong with me. I tolerate the medications very well but don’t seem to work I was on lexapro 40mg for 6 weeks and it didn’t work I’m on 3 weeks on 100mg Zoloft now but no improvements. The persistent dizziness is the worst. Do I have a rare disease or is it actually anxiety??? Doctors keep saying it’s just anxiety. The physc doctor told me I have acute anxiety.

[@DG77733]

I have a seizure disorder. Is this still safe for me to take? My doctor is no help with proper information. 😢

[@esperanzak916]

Does it make people gain weight? My main concern is weight gain, so my doctor changed my prescription from Lexapro to buspar

[@dralywood]

Hey! Thanks for taking the time to check out this video. If you found the information to be valuable, please SUBSCRIBE as more videos are being released weekly! When looking at the FDA drug label for Buspar, it mentions that weight gain infrequently was reported by patients. Their definition of "infrequent" is adverse events occurring in 1/100 to 1/1000 patients. Therefore, the risk of weight gain with this medication is somewhere between 0.1% to 1.0%. With that being said, it also mentions that weight loss was seen "infrequently," meaning that 0.1% to 1.0% of those actually lost weight. Of note, when looking further at the FDA label for Lexapro, it mentions that "patients treated with Lexapro in controlled trials did not differ from placebo-treated patients with regard to clinically important change in body weight." This means that weight gain was seen at a rate less than 1% or lower than placebo, which is statistically insignificant. In kids, weight loss was actually seen more commonly than weight gain. I hope this was helpful! Source for Buspar: www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2001/18731s39s45lbl.pdf Source for Lexapro: www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2017/021323s047lbl.pdf

[@esperanzak916]

@@dralywood thank you for official report links, I read them carefully, and they do make me feel more relieved

[@dralywood]

@@esperanzak916 You are SO welcome! Happy to help point you in the right direction. Best of luck to you! Also, if you ever have any topic suggestions and things you'd like to hear more about, just let me know. Dr. Aly

[@mrcoreynitro]

Causes water retention. I went off this and lost 5 lbs in a week

[@dralywood]

Thanks for sharing your experience Corey! Edema can be a side effect that people have with this medication. This was reported at an "infrequent" rate, meaning that it occurred in 0.1% to 1.0% of people on this medication. Source: www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2001/18731s39s45lbl.pdf Dr. Aly

[@MrWhatever902]

Hello! Thank you for the video. Can you only take Buspar without any other medication like SSRI? Is this something that can also work for light depression symptoms? Because I read buspar is working as treatment together with SSRI.

[@TheDjaypattalion]

Hello can you help me out, I had persistent dizziness in November last year then nausea. It just kept getting worse and I didn’t know it was anxiety for the first 3 months and I became bedridden. My symptoms Nausea Dizzy Numbness in limbs Pins and needles Dry mouth Muscle pains Heart rate Heart palpitations Blood pressure Ear pressure Bad breath Cold hands and feet Stomach trouble Acid reflux Bad dreams Vision problems. These symptoms happen at random they come and goD I had all tests done under the sun and they couldn’t find anything wrong with me. I tolerate the medications very well but don’t seem to work I was on lexapro 40mg for 6 weeks and it didn’t work I’m on 3 weeks on 100mg Zoloft now but no improvements. The persistent dizziness is the worst. Do I have a rare disease or is it actually anxiety??? Doctors keep saying it’s just anxiety. The physc doctor told me I have acute anxiety.

[@dralywood]

Yes, Buspar can be prescribed as a stand alone medication without another SSRI or any other medication. Buspar is usually prescribed for anxiety (not so much for depression). However, in some situations it can be considered for depression if the situation is warranted and the patient and prescriber agree. Does this answer your question?

[@carlosreyes6448]

My dr. Prescribed this medication to me, two weeks ago. I've yet to take it. A little nervous I guess. But does it make you drowsy like meclize. Or xanax. I suffer alot from anxiety. Motion sickness when I'm traveling

[@xoxoxoxo9770]

Same here , was prescribed Zoloft and this combined about a month ago. But I’m too scared to start taking them

[@TheDjaypattalion]

Hello can you help me out, I had persistent dizziness in November last year then nausea. It just kept getting worse and I didn’t know it was anxiety for the first 3 months and I became bedridden. My symptoms Nausea Dizzy Numbness in limbs Pins and needles Dry mouth Muscle pains Heart rate Heart palpitations Blood pressure Ear pressure Bad breath Cold hands and feet Stomach trouble Acid reflux Bad dreams Vision problems. These symptoms happen at random they come and goD I had all tests done under the sun and they couldn’t find anything wrong with me. I tolerate the medications very well but don’t seem to work I was on lexapro 40mg for 6 weeks and it didn’t work I’m on 3 weeks on 100mg Zoloft now but no improvements. The persistent dizziness is the worst. Do I have a rare disease or is it actually anxiety??? Doctors keep saying it’s just anxiety. The physc doctor told me I have acute anxiety.

[@carlosreyes6448]

Don't take it way to many side effects, I stopped taking it awhile back, I suffered from insomnia

[@CelestialTrailblazer]

The million dollar question. Does this medication cause your heart rate to drop at a dangerously low level. I'm very careful about taking any anti-anxiety medication since a lot of them cause a significant drop in resting heart rate. Which increases the risk of sudden cardiac arrest or stroke.

[@dralywood]

Make sure to check out my husband’s video where he went live and answered your question! Please let us know if you have any more. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZnOd4qCf7Zlf8k Dr. Aly

[@Bonserak23]

Idk if it is working for me, I still whisper out loud to myself 30 times a day "your worthless and need to die", and have anxiety all the time and my state insurance won't let me have any thing like xanax which actually shuts the bully in my head up so I can focus. Ahhhhhhh idk anymore. I would rather be on valium than SSRI's, drunk 24/7 at least I can function with out crazy side effects or sloppy behavior. Pill poppers went and ruined it all for everyone.

[@rainbeau9752]

yes,they did.

[@Jacob96wv]

You need delieverance from demons I’ve seen this many times

[@haithamabdelnasser1811]

Hey doctor ..I have panic disorder with hypochondriasis ,, I quit Zoloft 2years ago , having GERD and take nexium 40 , is it good for my anxiety and not affect my gerd like Zoloft..

[@dralywood]

Thanks so much for taking the time to check out this video and for asking such a great question! I apologize for how long it has taken me to get back to you. I had a baby at the end of August and I'm trying to get caught back up! Zoloft is notorious for causing various gastrointestinal symptoms. Therefore, I'm not surprised when patients tell me that it made their GERD symptoms worse. According to the FDA label, Buspar was only associated with 2% of patients reporting abdominal/gastric distress during clinical trials. However, it is generally better tolerated than Zoloft in those with gastrointestinal symptoms. Please let me know if you have any topic suggestions for future videos. Dr. Aly

[@aureliomartinezjr8328]

Hi ive been on a certain SSRI for over 5 years but never felt a major difference from when I was on it vs off of it before. Any suggestions?

[@irwinlazo4910]

When taking this med twice daily. How many hours in between is recommended?

[@JazzmynDesir]

Can I take this medicine 5mg with MIrtazapine 30mg?

[@millionmileaminutemama9372]

Am I able to take the this 12 hours after taking Gabapentin? I just switched but didn’t know if I needed to wait a certain amount of time.

[@dralywood]

Hey- Thanks for checking out this video! That question is going to have to be something you talk to your physician about since I'm not your medical provider and I don't know your medical history. With that being said, I've had patients who've been on both Buspar and gabapentin who have taken both medications together without issue. Please let me know if you have any video topic suggestions and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE if you haven't done so already. More videos to come! Dr. Aly

[@KzRFAUSTI]

How does Buspar interact with Adderall? I just started taking the medication a few days ago and have wondered the long term effects (if any) from the two interacting with each other, I was on an SSRi but stopped as the serotonin inhibition clashed with the adderall's stimulation of the same areas.

[@EAsHorts84]

I am following this question as I am also looking for the answer. I've been taking Adderall for 10+ years, Cymbalta for about a year, and was just suggested to add on this Busbain one.. but I was told I could "take as needed" which is not lining up with what I'm reading up on now, so I don't know if I should take it or not yet

[@KzRFAUSTI]

@@EAsHorts84 I’ve been on for a few weeks now and can say that they’re fine with each other. I would still consult a medical professional as everyone’s body is different

[@EAsHorts84]

@@KzRFAUSTI thanks for replying.. would you say it acts quick enough or is noticeable as a "take as needed" or do you have to take it 3x /day for at least 2weeks before you even notice the effects, like I hear alot of people say?

[@KzRFAUSTI]

@@EAsHorts84 My doc instructed once a day, I was given another medication for an as needed basis; propranol. and I did notice the effects of Buspar instantly, my blood pressure dropped measurably. Overall main effects dont usually kick in for about 4-6 weeks.

[@nyderek3708]

I was just prescribed with this. I have vertigo/dizziness in general. It comes and goes. Will Buspar trigger them?

[@nyderek3708]

I also take Sertraline. There shouldn’t be an issue with taking this on top of that? My doctor and pharmacist said it should be fine.

[@gokhann]

Hello 👋🏻 Still dizzy?

[@TheDjaypattalion]

Hello can you help me out, I had persistent dizziness in November last year then nausea. It just kept getting worse and I didn’t know it was anxiety for the first 3 months and I became bedridden. My symptoms Nausea Dizzy Numbness in limbs Pins and needles Dry mouth Muscle pains Heart rate Heart palpitations Blood pressure Ear pressure Bad breath Cold hands and feet Stomach trouble Acid reflux Bad dreams Vision problems. These symptoms happen at random they come and goD I had all tests done under the sun and they couldn’t find anything wrong with me. I tolerate the medications very well but don’t seem to work I was on lexapro 40mg for 6 weeks and it didn’t work I’m on 3 weeks on 100mg Zoloft now but no improvements. The persistent dizziness is the worst. Do I have a rare disease or is it actually anxiety??? Doctors keep saying it’s just anxiety. The physc doctor told me I have acute anxiety.

[@nyderek3708]

@@TheDjaypattalion I’m sorry you’re going through everything you mentioned. If tests showed nothing wrong then this is probably related to anxiety. Anxiety takes on many forms. It can mimic serious aliments. I’m going through similar issues. Keep in contact with your doctor. He or she will have the best plan for you. Don’t hold anything back. Tell them everything you mentioned. Best of luck and take care.

[@williethompson8250]

Yes it will

[@trishsmith6965]

are there any anti anxiety meds except benzos that onlyy affect gaba and dopamine? any drug that messes with my seretonin messes me up

[@rvh1999]

Good question, I was looking for the same. Hopefully @Dralywood can answer that

[@joebruno7861]

Hey question i just took it for my first time today and im having worse anxiety...im very spaced out and my heart is going from fast to low. Im very high

[@bricktop6402]

Made my anxiety worse

[@jdw5706]

Hey are you feeling any better? I’m experiencing this as well. If you started feeling normal again, how long did it take?

[@makaylabland4322]

Asking that same

[@irishgirl1753]

I was on it years ago and stopped went back and it didn’t work again

[@kathysanders5652]

Could not finish my note to u I can't sleep very hard and weight gain don't like to go anywhere Iike to sit home a fff lot

[@KatieNico]

Is this okay to be paired with Wellbutrin?

[@dralywood]

Hi Katie- Thanks for taking the time to check out this video! I do have several patients who take Buspar with Wellbutrin and tolerate the combination just fine. I'd suggest talking to your current provider on whether this combination would be a good approach for you based on the diagnoses they are targeting and the other medications you might be taking. Please let me know if you have any topics you'd like to hear more about and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE if you haven't done so already. More videos to come every week! Dr. Aly

[@judymarasco4231]

I take 30 mg 2x a day and have no side effects matter of fact I don’t feel anything when I take it; however, when I forget to take it I start to experience panic attacks

[@letyourlightshine2727]

Can I take buspar with lorazepam as needed?

[@cyrils.1194]

Is the relapse rate higher than with SSRIs ?

[@TayThames]

whats the recommended dosage of buspar to help prevent SSRI induced bruxism? Have your patients on SSRI's successfully eliminated bruxism while on buspar as well? thanks for the info!

[@dralywood]

Great question and thanks for checking out the video! The dosing for Buspar is quite variable when it comes to treating bruxism. Generally, the studies use doses of 5-10 mg up to three times per day. I have only had a few people who have reported bruxism with ssri use. A couple saw improvement overtime with no additional interventions needed. Buspar was effective in at least reducing symptoms in the others. Hope that helps and don’t forget to subscribe if you haven’t done so already… more videos to come! Dr. Aly

[@zrivs]

I love me some anti anxiety meds without them i feel like i cant breath and im dying

[@dralywood]

Hey Zach- Thanks so much for taking the time to check out this video! I apologize for how long it has taken me to get back to you. I had a baby at the end of August and I'm trying to get caught back up! I'm so happy to hear that you've had a good response to your medication. Anxiety is definitely something that can be very debilitating for many people, so getting good control of symptoms is always a great feeling! If you found this information to be valuable, please don't forget to SUBSCRIBE as more videos are being released weekly. Also, if you have any topic suggestions for future videos, let me know! Dr. Aly

[@thalband4878]

@@dralywood Congratulations on your new baby! No other gift like it in the world. ❤️

[@TheDjaypattalion]

Hello can you help me out, I had persistent dizziness in November last year then nausea. It just kept getting worse and I didn’t know it was anxiety for the first 3 months and I became bedridden. My symptoms Nausea Dizzy Numbness in limbs Pins and needles Dry mouth Muscle pains Heart rate Heart palpitations Blood pressure Ear pressure Bad breath Cold hands and feet Stomach trouble Acid reflux Bad dreams Vision problems. These symptoms happen at random they come and goD I had all tests done under the sun and they couldn’t find anything wrong with me. I tolerate the medications very well but don’t seem to work I was on lexapro 40mg for 6 weeks and it didn’t work I’m on 3 weeks on 100mg Zoloft now but no improvements. The persistent dizziness is the worst. Do I have a rare disease or is it actually anxiety??? Doctors keep saying it’s just anxiety. The physc doctor told me I have acute anxiety.

[@gabriellavasquez9120]

Omg everyone is scared to take it lol but lowkey same. I’m just worried that I’m taking too many meds. I’m on Wellbutrin , methadone , constipation meds and now I’m about to start buspar 🙄😩 hope it helps my social anxiety

[@dralywood]

Hey Gabriella, Thanks for checking out this video. Any success with the Buspar?? Keep us posted. Please let me know if you have any video topic suggestions and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE if you haven't done so already. More videos to come! Dr. Aly

[@EphesianRose]

Hi when would Buspar be an ideal augmentation w/ an SSRI vs. BuPROpion/Wellbutrin? Thank you!!!

[@dralywood]

We have a video on this coming soon (hopefully the next two week)! Thank you for your comments/ideas.

[@kimcrear5122]

Does Buspar cause serotonin syndrome?

[@michaelwayne1977]

Why is it taken multiple times per day rather than once?

[@brijem]

has a short half-life

[@TheDjaypattalion]

Hello can you help me out, I had persistent dizziness in November last year then nausea. It just kept getting worse and I didn’t know it was anxiety for the first 3 months and I became bedridden. My symptoms Nausea Dizzy Numbness in limbs Pins and needles Dry mouth Muscle pains Heart rate Heart palpitations Blood pressure Ear pressure Bad breath Cold hands and feet Stomach trouble Acid reflux Bad dreams Vision problems. These symptoms happen at random they come and goD I had all tests done under the sun and they couldn’t find anything wrong with me. I tolerate the medications very well but don’t seem to work I was on lexapro 40mg for 6 weeks and it didn’t work I’m on 3 weeks on 100mg Zoloft now but no improvements. The persistent dizziness is the worst. Do I have a rare disease or is it actually anxiety??? Doctors keep saying it’s just anxiety. The physc doctor told me I have acute anxiety.

[@dralywood]

Thank you for sharing your experience on the channel. I am sorry to hear about your experiences. Certainly given the variety of symptoms that you are experiencing I have counseled similar patients to continue to work with the primary care provider and specialists to continue ensure you do not miss any all-encompassing medical diagnosis. some medical diagnoses are very difficult to pin point and identify. However, some patients with a psychiatric diagnosis can have very real and debilitating physical manifestations being driven by their psych diagnosis. My education to similar patients in clinic is to continue exploring both the medical and psychiatric options. I am sorry I can not give you more specific recommendations because I am not your doctor, but I hope that I can encourage you and know that we do believe your symptoms. It can be frustrating for us as well when we can't find the cause.

[@billc3114]

sometimes it takes more than any 6 weeks. You should be feeling some difference though.

[@claytonhubbard612]

Why do I experience the rare side effects for all medications including this one.

[@jaimcygeorge3929]

Does this med cause hair loss?

[@dralywood]

Hey Jaimcy- Great question! According to the FDA drug label, hair loss was an "infrequent" symptom that was reported by patients. Their definition of infrequent was that it occurred in 1/100 to 1/1000 patients...or 0.1% to 1% of patients. Source: www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2001/18731s39s45lbl.pdf Thanks for taking the time to watch the video and make sure to SUBSCRIBE if you haven't done so yet. More videos are being released every week! Dr. Aly

[@agentblue52]

Nervousness as a side effect???

[@Newpriest10]

Can you drink alcohol while on this medication?

[@dralywood]

Great question! According to the FDA, formal studies have shown that Buspar DOES NOT increase alcohol-induced impairment in motor and mental performance. However, they do recommend against the use of alcohol when taking Buspar. (www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2001/18731s39s45lbl.pdf) With that being said, I have had patients tell me that drinking in moderation does not affect them negatively. One of the things to keep in mind is that we do not know for sure how alcohol affects the efficacy of the medication in an individual's system. Also, many people find that alcohol worsens mood and anxiety, which is counterproductive to treatment. Thanks for taking the time to watch and please SUBSCRIBE if you haven't done so yet! More videos to come!

[@elizl2802]

Does this medication cause TD? I’ve heard conflicting information regarding this.

[@kingalex29339]

like tardive dyskinesia?

[@dralywood]

Hi! Thanks for taking the time to check out this video. This is a great question! Buspar mainly works by affecting serotonin. However, it does have a moderate affinity for the dopamine receptors in the brain as well. Because of this, there have been questions raised regarding its potential to cause things like dyskinesias. According to the FDA label, "Clinical experience in controlled trials has failed to identify any significant neuroleptic-like activity; however, a syndrome of restlessness, appearing shortly after initiation of treatment, has been reported in some small fraction of buspirone-treated patients." It also later mentions under the section POSTINTRODUCTION CLINICAL EXPERIENCE that "Voluntary reports since introduction have included rare occurrences of allergic reactions (including urticaria), angioedema, cogwheel rigidity, dizziness (rarely reported as vertigo), dystonic reactions, ataxias, extrapyramidal symptoms, dyskinesias (acute and tardive), ecchymosis, emotional lability, serotonin syndrome, transient difficulty with recall, urinary retention, and visual changes (including tunnel vision). Because of the uncontrolled nature of these spontaneous reports, a causal relationship to BuSpar treatment has not been determined." Therefore, based on this information, I'd conclude that TD is something that potentially could be related to treatment with Buspar, but it is not something that occurs commonly in most patients. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE if you haven't done so already and please let me know if there are any topics you'd like to hear more about. Dr. Aly Reference: www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2001/18731s39s45lbl.pdf