BuSpar Forums

My doctor wants me to take BuSpar instead of Paroxetine. Can someone please help explain the differences and what would be better? ## Which one is preferred depends on the condition being treated, and its severity. Buspar contains the active ingredient Buspirone, and it is most commonly used to treat anxiety disorders, either of long-term, or acute duration. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and mood changes. Ref: Buspar Information And Paroxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, it works by keeping one of our happy chemicals (Serotonin) bouncing around in the brain longer for those who may not produce enough, to help various conditions, such as depression, anxiety, and panic disorder. Ref: Paroxetine Informa...

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Yes-what is the major difference between these 2 meds? I have taken xanax for several years. I'm thinking abt. changing to Buspar. Can you switch meds like these without tapering off the xanax. Does Buspar help w/ Panic attacks? ## Hi, I wanted to address the panic attacks you are experiencing. Often panic attacks and anxiety are the body's natural reaction to telling us something has gone wrong that needs to be addressed. It is usually some form of trauma that has happened in our life that creates the panic attacks and anxiety. Medication numbs the symptoms but do not address the root of the problem. Have you considered going into therapy to see what is causing the panic attacks and anxiety? ## buspar is suppose to be taken everyday its taken to level u out....zanax are suppose...

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I've noticed a-lot of poeple out there are asking about buspar, & false postives.. as well as it's relation to xanax (alprazalam). Let me start off by saying that my husband is prescribed 15mg. buspar (I believe 1 3x a day) along w/some other drugs from his pyschologist such as ambien, and depacote. I can state that I took his buspar during a horrible anxiety/panic attack (also known as busiprone) and I also need to mention I go to a methadone clinic. After taking the buspar, I went to clinic to take my usual drug-screen (also let me mention I was receiving takehomes, only going once every 2 weeks as I'd never failed a drug test), thinking nothing of it as I'd read they don't show up as anything. Well, WRONG for me.. my drug test came back 100% positive for benzo...

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We found a oblong white pill with three lines on one side no letters or numbers. No idea. ## @Danny, I know most legitimate prescription and over the counter meds are required by law to have letters, numbers, and/or symbols that are indicative of the manufacturer, substance, and dosage. So based on your description, these do come across to me as being some sort of foreign or counterfeit version of a Buspar or Xanax tablet. However, without having any verifiable markings outside of the three lines, you'd probably have to have it analyzed by a lab in order to know for certain. Would you say the lines are more like score lines (divids) or are they actually printed in ink? ## I have a Xanax pill with 3 lines and no letters or numbers on both sides. It's from Mexico. Do you think thi...

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So i’m just wondering if i’m able to take 3 month expired buspar? I haven’t been sleeping again due to my anxiety spiking up super bad at night causing me to have panic attacks in my sleep.. i haven’t been able to go to the doctor and they can’t fit me in until next month but I found my old Prescription that has the date to discard as 2/4/22. Will they still help me sleep?? ## Most medications that have been expired for a short time are still ok to take. Few, if any develop any kind of dangerous issue. Typically, the med begins to lose efficacy. I’m not a doc, or a pharmacist, and I would suggest you call a pharmacist and run this situation by them. ## What Beth stated is correct, this Buspar does not become dangerous, once expired, but it may begin t...

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My dr has me on 1mg of xanax and I am still having anxiety, so he put me on buspar as well. Is it safe and will it work? ## Hi Mary, If your doctor prescribed both medications then I believe it is his or her professional opinion (after an in person evaluation & reviewing your medical records) that you can safely take them together in the doses that you were put on. My understanding is that your prescribing doctor also believes they will work well together... So I think if you're going to question their "expertise", perhaps it would be best to seek the opinion of another medical doctor (or pharmacist) outside of your network. I'd also encourage you to check out the University of Maryland Medical Center (umm.edu / drug interaction tool) for good measure, where you can ...

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I’ve been taking Buspar about two years. I ran out while my doctor was on vacation and I noticed my legs were hurting and very weak. I was in the hospital about two weeks ago and I ran out again and was trying not to take buspar at all. I can barely walk!! My doctor gave me Requip. It knocks me out and does not seem to help. I guess I will start back on buspar. I don’t know what to do. ## It is possible that you are experiencing some withdrawal symptoms from stopping it abruptly. Buspar withdrawal symptoms could also include nausea, weight changes, mood changes, and rebound anxiety. Are you on any other medications? Have you consulted your doctor about possibly tapering off of it slowly?

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i am taking buspar for anxiety and chantix to quit smoking. ## According to both my physician, psychiatrist, AND pharmacist, yes. I'm currently taking Chantix (Champix here in Canada) with 15mg of buspar 3x daily. However, fair warning. You may find yourself getting brain zaps (Google if you don't know what those are) around the time you take your buspar. It's annoying, but it goes away. However this can be dangerous if you have to drive around the same time, so try and work it so you don't have to. Source: Personal experience ## I haven't been able to find any problems or interactions listed, either, but they should not be taken without a physician's approval and monitoring. As Shane has mentioned, you also have to be careful about worsening of some of the side ...

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does buspar show up positive for benzos in a urine test? ## That said, not it will not show up as anything. However, if you have a prescription, just let them know and you do not have to worry about it. It is not a Benzodiazepine! Do you have any other questions? ## I dont have a rx for xanax but it showed up in my urine. I have heard that it is possible it could be from buspar. HELP please. ## It will not show up. I know because i get them prescribed, plus i get klonopin prescibed as well, and i ran out of my klonopin and got drug tested and no benzos showed up.. So no, buspar will not show up as anything. ## Does Trazadon show up as positive on a the drug test cuz I go to a Methodone Clinic ## You should stop doing that too, its a waste.... Its a waste of you and the resources....

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My father is passing away and my mom has buspar. Does it show up on a drug ua test? I go to a pain clinic and don't want to be in trouble. ## I have recently been started on Buspar and Buspirone. I have applied for a new job and have to take a urine drug screen so I have stopped both drugs. How long will they stay in my system and possibly cause a false positive on the urine drug screen? ## Does zanaprin show up in my drug test at a methadone clinic? I think its a 19 panel test. I am also taking buspar. Does it show up as any false positives?

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Please list all positives and negatives, including drug interaction with Buspar and Oxazepam. ## What is the best time to drink the 150g Venlor. Mornings or evenings. As I find that I don't sleep at night as I take them in the mornings. Thank you.

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i want to know if augmentin can be taken with buspar ## I didn't find any problems or interactions listed between these two medications, but it is always best to double check the be sure. The FDA warns the Augmentin may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash. Are these the only medications you are currently taking?

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I'm on probation and get drug tested twice a week. Is buspar going to show up at all, as anything? I'm persribed, just didnt think to tell them about it first. ## BuSpar contains the active ingredient Buspirone. That said, not it will not show up as anything. However, if you have a prescription, just let them know and you do not have to worry about it. Have you informed them, yet? ## Will lamictal, buspar or celexa show up as anything on a drug test at the hospital? ## Wanting to know if these meds show up on a blood drug screen? Prazosin Effexor Buspar If so, what do they show up as?

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How long is the interval for 3 x a day be? ## Hi Maureen, If you're to take one pill 3 times a day, the best advice I can offer is that you divide 24 (hours in day) by 3. This would equate to taking one pill every 8 hours. I hope this makes sense! Please post back if you have any other questions or comments regarding this. ## 3 TAB A DAY, OF LEVETIRACETA 1000MG. HE WOULD LIKE TO SPREAD THEM OUT. ## Not true. That's every 8 hours. When it's 3 times a day you take 3 times during the day. You don't have to wake up or take it around the clock.only if it says every 8 hours. So what times are best for you. I take mine morning, lunch, and dinner. ## This is the most intelligent, well-explained answer to this question that I've ever come across. My Dr was not able to tell me...

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Looking for ideas of alternative anxiety treatments other than benzodiazepenes. I do not know if I can be prescribed benzos due to my medical history. I was wondering if anybody had any ideas or other alternatives that I may ask my doctor about? ## BuSpar is an option, the FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and weight loss. It is not considered addictive. Many SSRI and SSNRI antidepressants can also treat anxiety. It really depends on which one works best for you. Are you on any other medications?

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Any help would be great I just move here and not know what to do. Can hardly walk anymore can't sleep so I'm in very bad way I need a caring doctor that will help me I can't live this way much longer . I have unrepairible neck and back issues plus my artificial knee has never stop hurting Thank u ## Hello, Jerry! How are you? Due to the new regulations that were put in place this year, if you require controlled substances for long-term treatment of chronic pain, you'll need to see a pain management specialist. Do you currently have a PCP in your new location? Having one refer you would most likely be the quickest way to get the help you need. ## Look on medschat for doctors willing to prescribe heavy pain medications in Colorado..You will find all the help you need!! ## ...

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I'm currently taking clonazepam 1mg, for panic anxiety for over ten yrs. Someone informed that a 10mg, mb2 buspar is stronger and works better. Does an1 have any info about that? I would like to get off the clonazepam but I have bad panic anxiety. And am afraid to switch to something else. That's part of my anxiety is being to cautious. But I rather be that way and be on something that isn't habit forming. Had I know it would be then I wouldn't of taken it yrs ago. But I take the 1mg clonazepam twice a day. But if I feel ok then I don't take the second one. But have read that you can't stop and need to wean off of it. Please any info would be appreciated. I don't want to be on things that can be habit forming. Ty.. ## Hello, Jaxx! How are you? I'm very so...

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I may have accidentally taken a Buspar instead of my Xanax and experienced severe visual hallucinations for about 2 hours afterwards would this be possible from Buspar? It was a stupid thing to do but I ran out of my Xanax and my friend gave me what I thought was Xanax bars which I have never done before. ## Yes, it is not a common side effect, but the FDA does list it as being reported from those taking this medication. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and nervousness. What are the markings on the bars you took?

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Po says no to busbar in place of Xanax and also no anti- depresants of any kind while on probation drug screens. He called them tsa's. What are tsa's, I have mental illness and have never been told "we want you to feel all your feelings." I don't understand how they can stop you from non-narcotic medications. Why is this? ## I'm not sure what state you live in, but the PO is very wrong for telling you that and you need to let your PO until you have something in writing you can't just discontinue your non narcotics and I'm pretty sure that once you request it in writing an he or she realizes thst you or your family will hold him fully accountable because he or she is forcing you to go directly against doctors orders, as well as pharmacies instructions on t...

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I HAVE WHITE PILL WITH 2 SPLIT LINES NO NUMBERS WHAT IS IT? ## If there are no markings, then it may be difficult to identify. We can rule it out as being a U.S. prescription medication, because they are all required to have unique imprints to enable their identification. However, it could be any one of a large number of over the counter products. Learn more OTC drug details here. There is also a small chance that it could be a foreign medication. Where was it found? The general area may help to narrow it down, since some products are regional. ## More than likely sounds as if you hAve buspar. They are smaller and have less. Scores.

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