Are Buspirone And Xanax Similar

Do the pills have the same purpose or side effects? Do they look alike? They're both white & break into parts. ## They can both be used to treat anxiety, but they are not in the same class of medications. Buspirone is classified by the FDA as an anxiolytic, but Xanax is a Benzodiazepine that is used to treat panic disorders, anxiety, and some forms of insomnia, it also carries the risk of being habit forming, though Buspirone does not. Other side effects may be similar and include nausea, dizziness, headache, irritability, and drowsiness. Are there any markings on the tablets in question? What shape are they?

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I found some 3 scored "xanax".On 1 side there is a 5 in each bar. On the other side the first square has a TV in it. 2Nd squre is blank and 3 square has either a 1003 or 100B (hard to tell). What are these...found in sons room. ## Hello, Sillycats! How are you? This is not Xanax, I just want to note that first, to avoid confusion in others that may read this post. That said, it contains 15mgs of Buspirone, which is used to treat anxiety and though it is in a different class of medications, many people do think it's similar to Xanax, but it's not a benzodiazepine. Is there anything else I can help with?

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it is white and looks like a bar it is three scored on one side and scored in half on the other ## There is no Xanax with a 10 10 10 marking. Can you please double check the imprint and post back? The FDA warns that this medication carries the risk of being habit forming, and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, and irritability. There might be a possibility that it is a Buspirone tablet, which is a generic for Buspar, which is used to treat anxiety. The side effects are basically similar, though it does not carry the risk of being habit forming.

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This pill looks like it could be 2mg of Xanax. It has 333 and is broke down like a Xanax with the 3 lines. What could this be? ## Hi Kim, What color is this pill you're describing? Knowing the shape could also be helpful as well when comparing possible matches. Is this rectangle shaped? Another question I have if you don't mind my asking is, where did you get the pill from? An origin alone may speak volumes about its potential legitimacy. Unfortunately, I can't do any further investigation until I have more specific details on the pill description...because as of now I'm not seeing any similar pills marked with 333. Buspirone is probably the closest physical match to a 2mg white xanax "bar" that I'm aware of, if that's what you're referring to... Hope...

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My question is are these pills similar to the Xanax ones?? ## Hello, Claudia! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Zydus Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 15mgs of Buspirone (NDC 68382-182). No, this is not like any of the benzodiazepines. It is used to treat anxiety, but it must be taken regularly, every day, it can't be taken on an as-needed basis. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and headache. Inactive Ingredients: - Colloidal Silicon Dioxide - Lactose Monohydrate - Magnesium Stearate - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - Sodium Starch Glycolate Type a Potato Ref: DailyMed

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