Got autism (aspergers) and GAD with symptoms of ADHD, most likely liked to autism. Citalopram worked only slightly for anxiety, but stopped early due to side effects. Took dexamphetamine (works great) and methylphenidate (worked slightly). Then my psychiatrist recommended me wellbutrin, but I got scared of side effects so did not take it. I asked him to look further through the health standard and he came up with buspirone. Everything I read seems to be positive about it, so I am excited to start this. He recommended me to take 15 mg once a day in the evening, to decrease chances of side effecgs as dizziness.
I hope that you have good results with the buspirone! It's puzzling to me that so many people are more scared to take Wellbutrin than to take amphetamine or methylphenidate. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7IYawab26cQ.html
@@rvh1999 Regarding the medication, I've noticed it brings a manageable side of effects compared to others I've heard about, like SSRIs. The side effects experienced include increased mucus production, a sensation of being 'slower,' occasional muscle aches lasting a few days, and vivid dreams. These dreams cause brief awakenings, but they haven't impacted my overall sleep quality according to my sleep tracker. An isolated instance of tremors was noted but didn't recur. On the positive side, there's a noticeable improvement in cognitive functions, such as the return of long-forgotten memories, which has been a welcome change. Additionally, there's been a reduction in palpitations, particularly those triggered by health-related anxieties, and a notable decrease in feelings of guilt. This has allowed for a better focus on self-care and personal priorities, including cooking and taking time off work. Overall, the experience with this medication has been positive, marked by minor side effects and significant benefits in terms of mental clarity and emotional well-being.
@@rvh1999 I feel like my comment is not visible anymore, therefore I'll repost it. Just make sure you discuss your concerns with a licensed specialist. Regarding the medication, I've noticed it brings a manageable side of effects compared to others I've heard about, like SSRIs. The side effects experienced include increased mucus production, a sensation of being 'slower,' occasional muscle aches lasting a few days, and vivid dreams. These dreams cause brief awakenings, but they haven't impacted my overall sleep quality according to my sleep tracker. An isolated instance of tremors was noted but didn't recur. On the positive side, there's a noticeable improvement in cognitive functions, such as the return of long-forgotten memories, which has been a welcome change. Additionally, there's been a reduction in palpitations, particularly those triggered by health-related anxieties, and a notable decrease in feelings of guilt. This has allowed for a better focus on self-care and personal priorities, including cooking and taking time off work. Overall, the experience with this medication has been positive, marked by minor side effects and significant benefits in terms of mental clarity and emotional well-being.
I took it a couple times for temporary anxiety and it was effective but made my hands tingle which is one of the very bad effects and they told me to stop immediately
Picking up my prescription today I’m excited to try it. I suspect much of my GAD is a result of my adhd or even ptsd. Im in grad school to be a clinician so these are helpful in thinking about off label uses in the future, too.
I hope that it helps, and it would be useful, if you are comfortable doing so, to post back here in a month or so regarding your results, good, bad or neutral.
How are u feeling??? I am going through the same, also in grad school and I am really placing so much hope of Buspar I am to start it next week and so nervous about it!!!!!
@@DrJohnKruse I’ve already did with my neurologist and a neuroscientist friend who has a family member with ADHD who loses her personality on stimulant medications. Neither of them have heard the name of this medication before, let alone as an option for ADHD. I also had a prescription sent to my pharmacy yesterday. Wish me luck:)
Thoughts?? I've been taking Wellbutrin and buspar for 10 and 8yrs respectively... Also been on remeron for 10yrs. Recently i find my PTSD nervousness/anxiety/depression and all ADHD symptoms are all out of control. My executive dysfunction is having a dysfunction. But my Drs won't entertain changing them. I'm on Max dosage for both. Instead they just keep adding more medications like, benzos and MULTIPLE nerve medications. I'm down to a very unhealthy weight bc i have no appetite and so much nausea from all the medications. Bc of that I'm lethargic and fatigued all the time regardless of how much sleep i get. Any suggestions???
Without a doctor patient relationship I can't give specific medical advice. My thoughts are that in similar situations I would prioritize reducing the benzos because they are likely adding to lethargy/fatigue, and possibly worsening excecutive functions. If being more assertive with the prescriber isn't helpful, then it may be time to find a new doctor. Maybe proposing an increased dose of whichever of your old medications seems most likely from past experience to help, and proposing it as a month long test, rather than framing it as a dosage change. Also conveying that you are aware of potential risks of a higher dose might help, and that to you, those risks don't outweigh the potential benefits.
@@DrJohnKruse thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts, I truly appreciate it. I will try this approach with my Dr and hopefully they will really hear me this time. Otherwise, I will be looking for a new doctor. ❤️💫
I have been diagnosed ADHD multiple times through out my life. I will say I do prefer Adderal + buspar over Adderal alone. I like that this video highlights the complexity of the mechanisms of action with drugs. My first thought was a stimulant plus a dopamine blocking drug like buspar didn’t make sense, but it sounds to me like it’s a little more complicated than the two cancelling each other out. The idea I’m getting is that drugs don’t always affect a neurotransmitter as a whole but more so effect let’s say 2 out 4 serotonin pathways, or 1 out of 2 dopamine pathways, etc. Thus buspar only reduces one pathway of dopamine vs dopamine as a whole, and in turn doesn’t completely block the effects of a stimulant? Am I understanding this correctly?
I have recently started buspar and I rarely ever get nauseous but I am waking up feeling not so great and then upon taking my first dose becoming uncomfortably nauseous. it goes away after an hour or so
I can't make specific medication recommendations, but buspirone is generally compatible with beta blockers. Buspirone doesn't usually have pronounced direct cardiac effects, so this may be how your nervous system is reacting to the chemical in your body, and it may well adjust over time.
@@DrJohnKruse oh ok so that seems like a good idea bc Buspar makes me sooo sleeepy and only on 5mg so that wouldnt b a bad idea to take it with st johns worth
Prozac can certainly help reduce anxiety (or depression) in those with ADHD, but is unlikely to have any significant dopamine or norepinephrine boosting effects that buspirone can provide.
