Buspar (buspirone)

[looking4peace]

I have been taking buspar 5mg three times a day now for two weeks for GAD. I felt an effect (maybe just a side effect that seemed therapeutic) the first few days, but I feel like I'm taking a sugar pill now. I do not even feel any side effects anymore which is surprising, because I am very sensitive to medications - intolerant to all SSRIs. My question is, should I wait until the dose is titrated up too see if this medication will work? I understand it can take weeks to a month or more for full effect, but I feel absolutely nothing. I wish I felt even 10% better, and then I would stick with it hoping it would improve. I guess I'm looking for an answer like, you can't judge buspar until you're on, say 30mg per day.. or something. I am losing hope finding any medication that will work. Ativan 0.5 mg once/day gives me good relief but I know I can't take that long term. I haven't even been taking it because I really want to figure out if buspar is helping at all. My psych NP and I talked about going the herbal route if this doesn't work. I also do CBT with a therapist.

[MercedesRayne]

I have been taking buspar 5mg three times a day now for two weeks for GAD. I felt an effect (maybe just a side effect that seemed therapeutic) the first few days, but I feel like I'm taking a sugar pill now. I do not even feel any side effects anymore which is surprising, because I am very sensitive to medications - intolerant to all SSRIs. My question is, should I wait until the dose is titrated up too see if this medication will work? I understand it can take weeks to a month or more for full effect, but I feel absolutely nothing. I wish I felt even 10% better, and then I would stick with it hoping it would improve. I guess I'm looking for an answer like, you can't judge buspar until you're on, say 30mg per day.. or something. I am losing hope finding any medication that will work. Ativan 0.5 mg once/day gives me good relief but I know I can't take that long term. I haven't even been taking it because I really want to figure out if buspar is helping at all. My psych NP and I talked about going the herbal route if this doesn't work. I also do CBT with a therapist.I was taking 10mg of buspar for about two months, and it had absolutely no positive effect on me. My doctor took me off of it. It's a useless pill in my opinion.

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I hate Buspar, it is the worst. It actually made matters worse for me. Peace!

[MercedesRayne]

I hate Buspar, it is the worst. It actually made matters worse for me. Peace!I agree. It made my anxiety WORSE. I would break out in sweats, angry thoughts, and not want to leave the house.

[jinx136]

I would try to up your dose. It is very weak for me, but it is much better than nothing.

[mkeenan]

buspar had a very bad effect on me be careful

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I don't agree with everyone here, do not increase the milligrams it won't help. If it does please share lol

[jinx136]

mkeenan, what was the bad effects?