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The Top 5 Things you NEED to KNOW about Buspirone (Buspar)

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In today's video, we discuss what you need to know about buspirone, also known as Buspar
Intro 00:00
1. What is Buspar? 00:20
- how it works 00:39
2. What is it used for? 01:33
- FDA approved use 01:38
- Off Label uses 02:42
-how it treats sexual dysfunction 3:05
3. How long does it take to work? 04:08
4. Is Buspar addicting? 05:05
5. What are the side effects and drug interactions
- Side Effects 05:51
- Drug interactions 06:50
References
Croft H. A. (2017). Understanding the Role of Serotonin in Female Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder and Treatment Options. The journal of sexual medicine, 14(12), 1575-1584. doi.org/10.101...
FDA Label Buspirone (2010). Retrieved from www.accessdata...
Stahl, S. M., Grady, M. M., & Muntner, N. (2021). Stahl's essential psychopharmacology: Neuroscientific basis and practical applications. Cambridge University Press.
Stahl,S. (2017). Stahl’s Essential Psychopharmacology: Prescriber’s Guide, 6th Ed. Cambridge University Press.
Wilson TK, Tripp J. Buspirone. [Updated 2022 Mar 16]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan-. Available from: www.ncbi.nlm.n...
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@LevelheadedMind Год назад

www.levelheadedmind.com/contact Not sure if this medication is right for you? Contact me so we can discuss treatment options for your unique needs.

@juliedoucet6050 2 месяца назад

Hi does it really work for General anxiety?

@MarvinLewis-jv5fc 3 дня назад

🎉😢😢😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😮😅

@chloerose1342 4 месяца назад

I’ve been taking this for a few weeks now (after never seeing results on any SSRI or mood stabilizer)…and suddenly I feel like a kid again! suddenly realize that while life isn’t always easy, it also isn’t that serious and I’m gonna be OK. I can’t believe it actually works. This is life changing

@kristofferpence 3 месяца назад

Good to hear. What dose are you on? I’m starting 5mg 2x a day tomorrow

@stormyXwrld Месяц назад

I’m glad it works for you

@kweirmeir Год назад

I've been dealing with GAD for years. Tried the SSRI's, they did nothing whatsoever, only negative side effects. Switched to Buspirone and its been a godsend. First couple of weeks I dealt with nausea, headaches occasionally but those have gone away and I feel amazing. Definitely life changing for me anyhow.

@michaelthau1007 Год назад

So glad its working for you. Going to start 15mg daily. Any sleep problems from the medication? What dose are you taking? God Bless you

@kweirmeir Год назад

@@michaelthau1007 No sleep problems. I started at 10mg twice daily, it's worked well but I'm moving up to 10mg 3x per day to see if it's even better.

@kweirmeir Год назад

@@AlwaysLoveEvery1 I haven't consistently increased to 3x per day yet, but this is a good reminder. 2x has been great though.

@stephencarlsbad Год назад

Yep! Buspar is MAGIC! SSRIs are toxic trash. The FDA just admitted that SSRIs are useless for depression. Who give depressed patients an inhibitory drug that makes them more depressed? Depressed people need excitation (dopamine) in their brain, not inhibition.

@michaelthau1007 Год назад

@@kweirmeir thank you Kerel! So glad your doing well. Actually starting tomorrow 7.5mg twice daily. Was worried about it messing with sleep because I suffer from chronic insomnia, but that doesn't seem a issue with anyone Thanks again

@josephharrington6522 11 месяцев назад

I am not sure why several doctors never suggested Buspirone for me. They just kept trying various SSRIs or SNRIs. I did my own research and suggested that my doctor prescribe me Buspirone, which she was unfamiliar with. I have been on it for 2 weeks now and it's helped me incredibly with social anxiety and OCD, way more than any SSRI/SNRI. Thank you to whoever developed this miracle drug. I am unsure why this is not a first-line treatment for anxiety disorders.

@MrGeorgewf 11 месяцев назад

Why? Because they pay Dr’s to prescribe the drug.

@user-gd7jd7qo6h 8 месяцев назад

@@MrGeorgewf??

@nerdbamarich2063 4 месяца назад

Did you have any side effects of it and what is your dosage?

@josephharrington6522 4 месяца назад

@@nerdbamarich2063 10 mg twice a day. Mild/moderate headache when I first started it but after that no side effects

@OKLAHOMIESKY 2 месяца назад

@user-gd7jd7qo6h pills are like cars the doctors depending on the company get a type of incentive for the amount they prescribed. As far as I know it's illegal to compensate with money for an incentive but there are other things they can legally do apparently.

@1134gh Год назад

They need an extended release version

@scorpiomoonwhatever Месяц назад

I felt this the first day...im highly sensitive so I felt the med right away

@christopherleubner6633 Месяц назад

Same. Immediate, as in within 2 hours night and day. ❤ hope it keeps working as my body tends to develop tolerance to most psych meds stupidly fast.

@dillongiocondi4037 5 дней назад

I’m the same way. What did yall feel when you first took it?

@jennifermariabrocco4608 Год назад

I'm two years sober and it's my miracle drug!!!

@tainatai. Год назад

From alchol? It helps with that?

@danielkammer3244 9 месяцев назад

Meth

@jennifermariabrocco4608 8 месяцев назад

@@tainatai. from everything. All drugs lol I did it all. And alcohol. Helps with anxiety. Still a nervous wreck but it help a lot.

@lupuadriannicu6297 3 месяца назад

Isn't buprione good for abstinence, not buspirone?

@fdoy Год назад

Withdrawal from Benzos was horrible. Busbar has been a lifesaver after the 3 weeks of taking it.

@LevelheadedMind Год назад

Glad it has helped you!

@orthodox1717 Год назад

What dosage?

@jasongendron8309 Месяц назад

Did you taper off the benzos before trying buspar?

@headbangerministries 3 месяца назад

Well, here goes... 5mg tab day, 5mg tab at night. Ive been dealing with lots amd lots of worry, stress, panic like fear, about to be homeless, 57yrs old, scared, and know Im not in good mental shape.

@nachocheesebrain2461 2 месяца назад

how you feel?

@christopherleubner6633 Месяц назад

How is it at the one month mark. This stuff seems like magic. Took my first dose today, and the effect was immediate, kicked in in about an hour or so. 😮 Was a bit different compared with a SSRI, a benzo, or arapiprazole. My fingers are crossed.❤

@abidshiek Месяц назад

@@christopherleubner6633 How many mg did you take,and how much times day you take it a day,

@saraygcanelo5117 24 дня назад

@@christopherleubner6633how have you been doing with this med? I was prescribed 5mg twice a day and I can’t get myself to take it I’m afraid.

@nakedrider0454 Год назад

Wow! I've been on Buspirone for two weeks now for anxiety. You are spot on with the time it takes to feel any improvement. I am still dealing with the dizziness side-effects but it is not severe. It also works as a sexual stimulant without the headaches induced while taking Viagra. Viagra is useless to me, nothing but headaches! This is a very informative video! Thank you!

@tyjones06 Год назад

So it helps as a sexual Stimulant . Because sildenafil I believe is giving me headaches after.. when I wake in the morning..

@mchammer1067 Год назад

Viagra opens up the vessels, vasodilator, that mainly hits certain receptors. Vasodialators can cause headaches nonetheless. That’s why caffeine, a vasoconstrictor helps with headaches.

@benjaminabrahamovich4707 4 месяца назад

Can you describe the dizziness a little better? It's one of the symptoms giving me anxiety about taking it.

@OneWheelFloater Год назад

Why are SSRI/SNRIs first line and Buspar is second line if Buspar is overall better tolerated and less side effects? I’ve taken every SSRI/SNRI with horrible side effects including being agitated. That being said, my doctor finally suggested Buspar and it’s worked very well for over a year.

@MrGeorgewf 11 месяцев назад

Because Drug companies pay Drs to tout the drug.

@tonyhardy8097 2 года назад

When having panic attacks and debilitating anxiety you need a medication that works right away, not something that even in Medical Journals says this medication "Might help" with Anxiety but can take 2-12 weeks before I might work. It's like having a medication that will stop a heart attack instantly but doctors refused to prescribe it so they prescribe you a different medication that could take 2-12 weeks to stop the heart attack you are having at that exact moment

@LevelheadedMind 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Yes, short acting medications like benzos have there place when used short term. Buspar is a safer long-term option.

@EphesianRose Год назад

Hydroxizine seems to be the best immediate onset alternative. However it has unpleasant side effects.

@ilsenzanome5131 Год назад

Benzos are famous for the damage they often cause to people. Addiction, horrible whitdrawal, cognitive impairment and akathisia.

@christieleigh7728 Год назад

@@EphesianRose Hello 👋 What side effects have you experienced? It puts me straight to sleep so I guess I’m not anxious because I’m asleep..

@HowlingWo1f Год назад

It is true it’s not something that works instantly, But it’s something You take every day and within time you’ll notice You have a lot less anxiety To a point where you may no longer need benzos, At least that’s the case with me. It’s a long time treatment plan.

@Shockberta26 Год назад

I tried SSRIs for GAD and OCD and it made my GAD worse. Buspar works much better

@right..5651 Год назад

I tried many ssri too and cant aeem ti break free from OCD.. Which medication helped with your OCD? Does Buspar also work on your OCD?

@benandjess5073 5 месяцев назад

I have tried SSRI’s but they always make me worse QUICK! I was recommended Buspar by a friend and have had mild side effects like spaceiness in the brain, dizziness when I move quickly , and suppressed appetite (which is good in my opinion) but it did right away start helping my my anxiety. The side effects got better after 2months. The longer you take it the more stable you become. I have been taking melatonin 3-5mg at night with Buspar and have seen improvements in the depression of it. First drug to ever give me any positive effects!!!!!! 🎉

@marcomartinez7821 Год назад

I have learned a lot in this video as much as I did with the comments and testimonies.. thank you guys.. I feel like someone understands our medical condition

@visionary6498 Год назад

I feel happier already and I haven't even taken it yet.

@Homer19521 Год назад

I started to watch, then the bell went off & I find myself at Taco Bell. Their hot sauce always soothes my anxiety.

@carly1731 Год назад

Ive been taking this for 2 yrs now on 10mg. It has helped me a lot. Makes me really hungry after taking it. I wanted to get off it though.

@mikeypatterson7966 6 месяцев назад

Thanks! I take Buspirone for stress... Glad to know this.... I didn't know the details on how it work, so thanks.

@manuelmelendez1600 22 дня назад

Do you mind sharing how many mg for stress?

@ashleyevans7497 2 года назад

Great job! I’d love to see a video on Serotonin Syndrome if you haven’t already made one! Your content is BRILLIANT!

@LevelheadedMind 2 года назад

Thank you, Ashley! I just finished uploading that video today and it will be published on YT tomorrow afternoon. I hope you like it as it will have a new flare since I have a video editor on our team now!! 😀

@carlsmith1747 Год назад

Buspar seems to have a lot less side effects than the ssri snri meds. The benzos work the best on anxiety with no side effects unless you get addicted and withdraw too fast, but drs seem to not want to prescribe it even for those that don’t abuse it

@garysimone4977 Год назад

Benzos are a tough option. You get addicted so fast and long term ya may have interdose WD

@trondeaf Год назад

Same . Benzos have been the only thing that works for me with gad and stress , but like you said docs are reluctant to write it and ive never abused benzos because i actually take them for anxiety and to be comfortable in public not to get high

@trondeaf Год назад

@@EphesianRose i was on ativan , klonopin and xanax at different times . I would rate ativan the best then klonopin and xanax last

@TheMoistBanana Год назад

Sounds like you grew dependent on benzos

@soludave Год назад

Prolonged use of Benzos will lead to dependence. So, Drs avoid prescribing it except otherwise necessary.

@tommeadows-ie2xb Месяц назад

This video is really impressive and incredibly thorough. I did try Buspar once and felt pretty sick, probably should have given it more time.

@yosif8235 2 года назад

I love it. Well spoken. Buspar (Buspirone) is not fast to work. At all. The only thing that came quickly was my fixing my sexual disfuction. If you give it time this drug will clear your mind because half the brain fogs come from an overload of unnecessary anxiety. If you see that some studies in Japan claim it's as good as Ritalin after time mainly cause the anxiety doesn't get in the way. However it can also not work and also if you go into mania or start craving the opposite sex of any kind it's a red flag for bipolar disorder. It's all trial and error and it's your job as a patient to be brutally honest with your doctor and nurse. Tell them everything even if it's embarrassing and tell them why this or that is so frustrating to work with and uncomfortable side effects. I appreciate the knowledge and your editing is getting much better. Some drugs work miracles. Some drugs cause other problems. In the end you are just getting one step closer to being a better you. Keep going and it will pay off. I realized substances like alcohol or illicit drugs was never the problem. The mind is. Once you get a hold of the right medicine to keep your mind balanced I promise the bad habits will be like kindergarten. A thing in the past you cannot relate to anymore.

@LevelheadedMind 2 года назад

Thank you Yosif! You have a lot of knowledge on this medication I appreciate you sharing with us.

@1happyma Год назад

Does Buspar help schitxoaffective disorder or bipolar

@lindamastropietro4429 Год назад

Buspar made me very sick with anxiety and I already have PTSD and anxiety disorder

@SaidAlSeveres 2 месяца назад

Just switched to this a few days ago. SSR/NI didn’t do the trick. But my doc had me on Ativan for a year I finally asked to switch. Hopefully it works.

@allaboutstace77 Год назад

This is the most informative video I’ve seen on the subject. Thank you

@emilytoth8255 Год назад

Why is this a second line defense drug if it has so many benefits and better tolerated?

@treefiddy2470 6 месяцев назад

Was going to ask this question

@Hdshalom Год назад

I’m on week 2 of Buspirone. It makes me very angry with people for no good reason. I also feel depressed with it. I’m taking it for anxiety attacks due to hyperacusis.

@LevelheadedMind Год назад

Sounds like an adverse effect or reaction. Please let your provider know about this.

@Phillip_higgins Год назад

One of its side effects is nervousness. How can it treat anxiety?

@nikkigalvez 3 месяца назад

@@Phillip_higginsI’m wondering the same 😞

@janetslater129 4 месяца назад

Yes. Please. I was just prescribed Buspurione as a secondary medication to my Zoloft, and that is my biggest fear. I'm on 5mg twice a day.

@marcomartinez7821 Год назад

I’m on my 3rd day on buspar after my doctor switched from clonazepam to buspar., I was gonna drop it but after watching this video it gave the courage to continue talking it since my body it’s so used to clonazepam I’m suffering cold turkey 😢

@LevelheadedMind Год назад

I'm sorry to hear you are suffering. Try some amino acid supplements or bone broth to help support your neurotransmitters during withdrawal.

@orthodox1717 Год назад

Did it end up helping?

@user-ln6bn7jr3w 5 месяцев назад

That's cruel to just cut off the benzo and replace it with this it won't do anything about the withdrawals became these drugs work on 2 completely different systems

@q95oldies57 Месяц назад

I've been on Buspar for about 8 months. Can't really say it has done much, except lighthearted, and very sleepy during the day.

@kevinbrooks9074 7 месяцев назад

I'm no longer afraid to say extremely hateful things now!

@omniXenderman 10 месяцев назад

So far the only side effects I've gotten are drowsiness for an hour or two after taking it, and some slight nervousness which when compared to my normal anxiety l, I'll take.

@TheMhutcheson411 9 месяцев назад

Did the anxiousness ever go away

@omniXenderman 9 месяцев назад

@@TheMhutcheson411 not completely but after a month it's greatly reduced

@sarahwilliams8630 Год назад

Starting Buspar this Friday. Nervous. But.SSRIS have been absolutely terrible for me.

@lindseyb2032 Год назад

Same today is my first day of taking it 5mg 2 times a day 🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽 wish me luck!

@rcallday4892 Год назад

I know me too is crazy 🤪

@IamFrancoisDillinger Год назад

How has it been? Did Buspar work for you?

@SuperOmegaAlphaMan Год назад

In my experience, buspirone did very little to help with my severe GAD, even at the maximum dose. Of course, your mileage may very. I have a friend on buspirone who does pretty well, but his anxiety is much less severe than mine. So far, the only meds that really work are SSRIs like Lexapro. I also found the combo of the two to do nothing to combat the sexual side effects of Lexapro. Again, your mileage may vary. Stay away from the benzos as much as possible though.

@Xantanic Год назад

I deal with Severe Anxiety as well I was bed ridden for months until I went to the doctor and got prescribed buspirone it helped my anxiety for 3 years but I stopped taking it and two weeks ago it came back but I need to go to back and get another prescription for it cause after you stop taking it you think you’re fine until the anxiety comes back

@CelestialTrailblazer Год назад

@@Xantanic Do experience any shortness of breath due to anxiety ? If yes, how would you describe your shortness of breath ?

@graciousgrace7509 Год назад

@@Xantanic how long before symptoms came back?

@Xantanic Год назад

@@CelestialTrailblazer yes very common

@Xantanic Год назад

@@graciousgrace7509 3 years

@marcosresende7293 7 месяцев назад

Great and highly informative video. Thank you.

@phsycoyella3891 Год назад

Beautiful message... thanks so much !!!

@johnbecker7014 2 года назад

Very comprehensive overview. Thanks

@LevelheadedMind 2 года назад

You're welcome. Thanks for watching.

@farahnadia-bk8th 2 месяца назад

Is buspar safe for someone who have dysautonomia and autoimmune diseases?

@walterjones404 Год назад

We dropped ssri due to side effects, so my dr has me on Buspar during the day and mirtazapine at night. I feel great with that combo. Do you know of any real problems with mirtazapine? I’ve read about cholesterol and lower wbc but so far my numbers have been fine and mirtazapine works great for me with sleep and an extra oomph for anxiety depression on top of Buspar. Oh and great videos and information. You really know your stuff

@LevelheadedMind Год назад

Thank you. Mirtazepine can be great for both depression and anxiety, even better for sleep. It can increase cholesterol and appetite, so just keep monitoring your weight and labs. If you see an upwards trend, consider switching treatment.

@tyrel-fg7zf 11 месяцев назад

@@LevelheadedMindValium is better❤❤

@kristinaluster 7 месяцев назад

I’m on the same combo ! You still tsking both?!

@Mansmatters 9 месяцев назад

Great video, very informative

@damien169 Год назад

I’m on buspar I’m thinking of stopping I’m like in a dream state all day bad headaches and anxiety making me anxiety worst because I’m hyper aware of every pain in my body

@tony2300 8 месяцев назад

Same here bro. I was crying cause I didn’t want my girl friend to go to work

@dessiecoder2116 3 месяца назад

Mg?

@savannahjackson2684 2 года назад

This was really helpful. Thank you

@user-xe5io6lm9b 5 месяцев назад

Just started on it not even a week yet, while in the hospital i asked about anxiety med the Dr put on this med i hope it's the right one😮

@jayvillzTV 3 месяца назад

How are you feeling now?

@emilybradley3907 Год назад

i was prescribed this while getting off of venlafaxine. i’ve had such a bad experience with venlafaxine that i’m scared to try my buspar. i just don’t know how much more i can take with these side effects

@courtneyhanus7141 Год назад

I started Buspirone in July after my therapist has suggested an anti depressant for years but I’ve always been terrified of taking anything. My anxiety got really bad this spring and I felt I had no choice but to go on something. Buspirone has helped me a lot. I had previously been on adderall and came off that cold turkey due to a major panic attack. I still get weird about taking Buspirone but that’s my own issue, I even get weird w vitamins. I say try it, if I can do it I promise you can too.

@biancaburgess Год назад

@@courtneyhanus7141 I totally get that way with vitamins too! This has helped ease my anxiety a bit about taking my buspar, thank you ❤

@CelestialTrailblazer Год назад

@@courtneyhanus7141 Do experience any shortness of breath due to anxiety ? If yes, how would you describe your shortness of breath ?

@nerdbamarich2063 4 месяца назад

What was your experience with venlafaxine?

@shahbaazkhan2208 Месяц назад

I got erectile dysfunction caused by paroxetine and clomipramine...now i stopped them even though after stopping i have Erectile dysfunction....can buspirone solves my erectile dysfunction?

@pierce7618 Год назад

I'm having lots of balance issues I've been taking this medication for ove of 5 years can somebody please help me

@amohakatiyar1556 8 месяцев назад

Will i get addicted to it? I don't want to take this all my life. I'm scared to take it.

@Jasapan-u4s 2 года назад

Took Buspar 7.5mg and 25 minutes later had about 25 brain zaps, palpitations and dypnea ! This is after about 2 weeks of treatment! I am soooo upset. I don’t understand. This literally only happened to me very rarely in the past when I was on an SSRI that was short acting and perhaps missed a dose. But this……this freaked me out because it happened as I was walking into work and happened like 20 plus times. Thought I was going to have a seizure. I’m so disappointed because I need something.

@LevelheadedMind 2 года назад

That is an unusual reaction. Please discuss it with your doctor. Perhaps seeing a neurologist may be helpful to rule out any underlying conditions, like seizures. I wish you the best and hope you find a treatment that works well for you.

@DanielPereira-nz4em Год назад

Omg i feel the weird zap again what is that

@TameraEdwards Год назад

Same for me! I have tons of muscle twitching, this is after one week. I’m not happy about this. I woke up shaking, cold, tremors, muscle twitching, I just don’t think I want to take this!

@Jasapan-u4s Год назад

@@DanielPereira-nz4em , neurologist told me it was like precursor to seizure.

@Jasapan-u4s Год назад

@@AlwaysLoveEvery1 I have no idea if Lamictal would but my neurologist said I very well could have had a seizure

@jhambrick27 2 года назад

I am a PMHNP student and these videos are beyond helpful. Thank you so very much!! Would it be possible to get one of these videos on Trintellix?

@LevelheadedMind 2 года назад

I am so glad you find these videos helpful. My next video is on Trintellix, I'm editing it today. It will be published by Monday afternoon.

@vitorfernandes6747 5 месяцев назад

@@LevelheadedMind im on trintellix and buspar can i have drink once in a whilw?

@jeffzest8393 Год назад

Huh? SSRI’s often increase anxiety, particularly at first. Plus, they have sexual side effects in a large majority of people.

@esthersullivan1009 11 месяцев назад

If have history of gastrtis or GERD not to take it. My doctor prescribe that med and it feels like its ripping my guts.

@andersonfernandesmartins7784 2 месяца назад

Yeah. I had the same feeling. It felt like my stomach and esophagus were burning. My throat is completely burnt.

@jeffzest8393 Год назад

Could you please do a video on Gabapentin for anxiety and also its role in replacing the GABA lost in benzodiazepine withdrawal to make the tapering easier snd potentially faster? Surprised have not done as many psychiatrist prescribe for that purpose.

@timothyayers8596 6 месяцев назад

Gabapentin has no effect on GABA. It’s name has gaba in it because it’s structurally similar. However it works on voltage gated ion channels. It has very limited effects on benzodiazepine withdrawal but it may be useful in preventing seizures.

@hetnifaambermusic1739 4 месяца назад

Horrible withdrawals

@insightandintuition276 6 месяцев назад

I keep wondering if it’s better to turn into things like Sam E or other natural choices🤷‍♀️

@mattmilby2730 Месяц назад

Electric shocks last for about 2 hours after 10 mg dose( 30 minute’s after swallowing ) 4 days in to starting this Should I stop taking Does this sound normal Any help

@dinosaur___7209 Год назад

My psychiatrist said I just need to take Buspirone as I need it, but everywhere else I see ppl say you need to take it regularly three times a day at the same time and have to always take it with or without food…but all she said was as needed…I’ve been taking it a few days now and I’m confused

@LevelheadedMind Год назад

Have a discussion with your psychiatrist and get clarification. Buspirone does not work on an as needed basis. At the least it should be taken twice a day to get therapeutic benefits.

@drewnadathang Год назад

I was told the same exact thing…so I’m lost as well

@dinosaur___7209 Год назад

@@drewnadathang idk, I asked my pharmacist and she said that it depends on the severity of your anxiety? so if it’s not too bad, take as needed, but if you get anxious a lot then take more often - 3 times a day. Something something don’t want to take more pills than you need.

@drewgodderis5390 6 месяцев назад

Thank you dear I appreciate❤

@jimmonade 3 месяца назад

I wish Buspar was made in an extended release form.

@LevelheadedMind 2 месяца назад

Yes, extended release would be more convenient! Thanks for becoming a member, I truly appreciate it 🙏.

@r.w3056 19 дней назад

Can you take buspirone with Lexapro?

@LevelheadedMind 19 дней назад

Yes.

@jasongendron8309 Месяц назад

Can buspirone help when prescribed during a benzodiazepine taper?

@LevelheadedMind Месяц назад

For some people, yes. However, it is good to look at the entire clinical picture before resorting to adding psychotropic medications that may cause harm. Check labs, genetic factors, nutrition, and lifestyle. Modify those first!

@willman100 Месяц назад

Great video. I have a question. I’ve read some literature, stating that buspirone increases cortisol. My understanding is that high level are cortisol can cause anxiety since it is a stress hormone. How does that work then ? Thanks.

@learningsevenresearchgoals1127 2 года назад

Does anyone here have experience taking Buspirone and Zoloft at the same time? If so please share?

@nickhicks8200 Год назад

I’ve been having horrible issues weird eye sight and sound of things around me at a random time of the day and o can’t shut it off

@TakaiDesu Год назад

Vídeo about serotonin symdrom pls! Combo of buspirone and pamelor here

@LevelheadedMind Год назад

Here is the video I made on serotonin syndrome ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lhNXaG_kozE.html

@kankan572 2 года назад

I start this med tomorrow I’m on pristiq and also instant release adderal (bc XR was just toooooo up n down for me so I take 2 5mg pills per day) will this be too much serotonin for me? And I sure can’t afford to gain weight after being house bound w extreme anxiety n chronic fatigue for 2 years

@LevelheadedMind 2 года назад

It will be hard to say for sure since different people will respond differently to these medications. In my video on serotonin syndrome I discuss the signs and symptoms to watch out for, so just be aware that you are at an increased risk of serotonin syndrome and watch for potential symptoms. Keep in mind though that because Buspar is a serotonin stabilizer it can actually turn down the extra serotonin in certain areas of the brain, so risk is minimal.

@claytonhubbard612 Год назад

Been taking it for 2 months up 2 ,15 mg per day it’s been some help but not 110% , and a very irritating pounding heart and chest gas

@insightandintuition276 6 месяцев назад

My doctor told me to take this med “as needed“? Givin, it takes two weeks to work. I don’t get his logic.🤷‍♀️

@woodtool2882 4 месяца назад

Thank you!😁

@nancywalfish 13 часов назад

Yes please Seratonin Syndrome

@metalmilitia1096 Год назад

Don’t be hating on Xanax and other meds that actually assist. Just because some abuse them we all don’t have to suffer for it

@dianefreeman9532 Год назад

You may be sorry if you’re body becomes dependent on benzodiazepines. It’s not abuse that causes the problem. I wish you the best. My taper from Xanax was torture.

@XenoTravis Год назад

They are nasty due to the very long withdraw period and how it will make anxiety worse if taken daily for even just one week. Many doctors don't understand to never allow a patient to take it daily for more than a couple months max and to avoid xanax due to the short half life.

@brianjansen3103 11 месяцев назад

my experience with benzos is that they work, but not indefinitely, I definitely got symptom relief for awhile but then the efficacy wore off & I was left with a dependence on them, altogether I'd say it took me about a year to taper & stop a 20yr 2mg daily habit. I still have anxiety but I'm not taking benzos long term again

@Steve-hh9gs4yo2i 11 месяцев назад

at 2mg per day, you're not physically addicted to them. Maybe slightly psychologically, but not addicted. Shouldn't have been hard for you to stop a 2mg habit. @@brianjansen3103

@lindseyb2032 Год назад

Please can you make a serotonin syndrome video ? I had no idea what it was until it happened thank you for sharing this

@LevelheadedMind Год назад

I do have a serotonin syndrome video. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lhNXaG_kozE.html

@PinkDragon343 Год назад

What happened if you don’t mind me asking I’m afraid of taking my medication because I don’t want to die lol they have me on this and escritalopram 😢

@andreabrown2106 2 месяца назад

I have seen looking up mixing an SSRI with busperione can up the risk of serotonin syndrome. Having OCD anxirty and depression rea makes me a wreck. I know you all can relate. Please help my mind be at ease :)

@JaJiLeJindgi 2 года назад

Awesome video! Thanks for posting this, really helped in clearing my doubts. Its just been 3 days that I am taking Buspirone but having sleep issues. Unable to sleep whole nights, the brain remains active all night. Is it a common side-effect? Does it subside on its own? Would await your reply.

@LevelheadedMind 2 года назад

Insomnia can be a potential side effect, just make sure you take that second dose 8 hours after the first. So if you take the morning dose at 07:00 a.m. then take the second dose at 3pm. That should help. Also make sure you are incorporating a good sleep hygiene routine, as lack of sleep is present in both anxiety and depressive disorders. I have a video that goes over good sleep hygiene practices here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-AWrsfGgERoU.html

@TheFortBendRealtor Год назад

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@Elizbethhhh 9 месяцев назад

It’s my first time asking for medication and I’m nervous I don’t really want to waste my time and try SSRI/SNRI could I just be prescribed buspirone

@LevelheadedMind 9 месяцев назад

Yes, some patients do fine with just this medication. Talk to your doctor about it.

@ruthhoward8569 2 месяца назад

My physchiatrist keeps wanting to put me on meds that do not work for me at all

@1911Earthling 10 месяцев назад

I tolerate LIBRIUM very well. BUT BUT the mothers in California won’t prescribe the medication at this time. I was shaking in anxiety. I WANTED LIBRIUM but the mothers in California won’t prescribe them. I was taken pity on by a gentle old doctor who prescribed a beginning dose of buspar. Twice a day for a month. Then max dose twice a day with no desire to abuse for the last six months. I have to ADMITT the buspar has worked remarkably well. I am not shaking with anxiety. I am doing so much better. I have to admit the buspar has many superior effects compared to Librium. I am convinced.

@LevelheadedMind 10 месяцев назад

I am glad you found something that works well for you.

@carmelonavarro7097 Год назад

peut il être associé dans l'intention d'un traitement avec du Aripriprazole sachant que c'est possible puisque que ce n'est pas du surdosage mais différente gamme de médicament

@LevelheadedMind Год назад

Yes, it can be taken with aripiprazole.

@2buxaslice Год назад

I'm on Venlafaxine and I told my doctor that it mostly works but I still have a couple of days a week where I'm really anxious. She didn't want to give me Xanax or any Benzo's so she prescribed me Buspirone and told me to just take it when needed. It's a really low dose 5mg, but she didn't say that I need to take this everyday for it to work. Is this going to be helpful as a take when needed drug for anxiety? I'm confused as to why my PCP would tell me to take it when needed when everywhere else seems to say you have to take it for a few weeks for it to work.

@LevelheadedMind Год назад

Most PCPs prescribe it this way, because they don't have training in psychiatry. For Buspirone to be effective it must be taken daily and at least twice a day.

@garysimone4977 Год назад

@@Amy-ms6wj fyi....if ya still or need a provider this lady is awsome, she is my provider and I can't say enough about her. SHE IS AWSOME

@waynewilliams4552 Год назад

Hi I do not agree with going benzodiazepines a bad drug for anxiety alone. Serotonin reuptake inhibitors take forever to work. I personally can't tolerate them at all tried many. They have to be withdrawn slowly otherwise you have withdrawals worse then the benzodiazepine in my opinion. They gave me Seroquel which was like having a frontal lobotomy. And therefore benzodiazepines had the least debilitating effects all the way around.

@Jacob-lg7gz 10 месяцев назад

I was thinking the same thing. I was told I can take it right away and should get relief right away but it will get even better over time. I only got 5mg to take 2 times daily. I’m really hoping it at least does something right away.

@GoFarFarAway. 11 месяцев назад

Can it be used with Buspar? I am on both and I don't think both works as they say it should, still anxious.

@shaneknight4842 2 года назад

Buspirone was second to worst medication I've tried. Buspirone caused me to emotionally become very unstable. I never knew from one day to the next what mood I'd be in. The first couple 2-3 days on buspirone my anxiety appeared to be less, I was relieved....but then it made me unstable. I would either wake up feeling very sad and wanting to cry all day. Or the next day I'd feel extremely irritated. Not angry, just very irritable. So I never knew if I'd wake up feeling like crying or wake up feeling irritable. It was like that everyday. On top of the unstable mood it also increased my anxiety/panic and made them worse. So my doctor and I discontinued the medication. Also caused me everyday migraines. I started the medication at 10mg per day 5mg morning & night and didn't notice anything but once we increased the medication to 20mg per day, 10mg morning and 10mg night is when I experienced those horrible side effects. Zoloft had the same but much more intense side effects. When I took zoloft I literally became depressed for the first time in my life and felt so horrible and was crying uncontrollably. Lexapro at 10mg per day worked well for me for a good 1.5 years then my body got used to it. I'm now on effexor 37.5mg and feel great again. Having my anxiety/panic disorder under control.

@LevelheadedMind 2 года назад

Hi Shane, thanks for sharing your experience. Sometimes it does take a couple of trials on different medications to find the one that will work for you. I'm glad your anxiety and panic symptoms are now well managed. Take care and I wish you the best on your mental health care journey 🙏.

@Hitchie_buddy 2 года назад

Busiprone literally did the same exact thing to me. Literally made me feel like I was losing my mind until I read this comment

@LevelheadedMind 2 года назад

@@Hitchie_buddy I'm sorry you had a bad experience with this medication. I hope you find a treatment that works well for you.

@RobD-jq7ry 2 года назад

This speaks to the differences from person to person. Effexor had me losing my mind. Anxiety through the roof!

@dutyrover946 Год назад

dude the papers that come with your antidepressants all say you will experience depression in the early stages etc etc.

@Nutin2C Год назад

Can buspar and or lexapro cause ringing in the ears??

@LevelheadedMind Год назад

Yes, rare but it can happen. Benzos can do that more commonly though.

@MSKING-et8qu Год назад

Can I drink bedtime tea while taking Buspirone? If so how far apart from taking the medicine?

@user-cl4bx7lu8v 2 месяца назад

Doest it make acid reflux worst or better? Anyone knows!

@andersonfernandesmartins7784 2 месяца назад

I had huge problems with it. I have gerd.

@user-cl4bx7lu8v 2 месяца назад

@@andersonfernandesmartins7784I’m taking now for GERD. My GI prescribed it for me. Are u on PPI?

@kcjamesiii 4 месяца назад

Just started the first day on this I tool my second dose right before bed and ended up having sleep paralysis kinda scary. I've had it before but not in many years. Has anyone else experienced this? It's making me nervous to continue being this was the very first day 😢

@tylerscharlow393 4 месяца назад

Im afraid to take any of these meds. How was the morning dose? My doctor said try it once a day then twice a day

@kcjamesiii 4 месяца назад

@tylerscharlow393 not bad I actually just took my first one of day two and feel fine. Maybe a little light headed but other than that nothing to worry about besides the sleep issuse I had. I feel you I think I worked myself up yesterday since it was my first day. I don't like taken things I don't know what they will do but honestly I feel wierd everyday so for me the fact it might help just made think what's there to lose. I wouldn't take it before bed or atleast that's what I'm going to try tonight to take 2nd dose earlier. Good luck and God bless you

@michaelthau1007 2 года назад

I absolutely loved this video, thank you$ Just prescribed 30mg daily. Finished my klonopin taper 4 months ago, never again. My dr says 3mg of lunesta wont interact with Buspar? Insomnia for 2 years. Thank you God Bless you

@LevelheadedMind 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing. Though Lunesta may not have drug interactions it acts similarly to the benzodiazepines so be careful not to get dependent on it. Take care and I'm glad to hear Buspirone worked for you! And definitely excited that you were able to stop klonopin, that's worth celebrating 🎉

@michaelthau1007 2 года назад

@@LevelheadedMind Thank You and God Bless you

@LevelheadedMind 2 года назад

@@michaelthau1007 You're welcome and God Bless you as well 🙏

@marie.s9995 Год назад

Great video! New subscriber here 👋

@LevelheadedMind Год назад

Thank you and welcome to the Levelheaded Mind group!

@jenniferlee9029 8 месяцев назад

Can I take this with immitrex?

@suesue3974 5 месяцев назад

SSRI'S AND SNRI's have horrible side effects. I read an article recently that said antidepressants are the new "antibiotics" they are first line treatment for almost everything these days! Being prescribed for pain, depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, bipolar, ADHD and more. I had to go through several of these before getting pain medicine for my pain. I dont HAVE to take it pain medicine everyday like an antidepressant. I also like how they now call antidepressant withdrawal "discontinuation syndrome" instead of withdrawal's to make it sound safer. Lyrica, a fibro medicine, is a scheduled 5 drug now because of possible abuse, you have to take it everyday, and has terrible withdrawal symptoms but it's "safer"....

@Dave-if5qj 7 месяцев назад

Sadly there are no anti anxiety meds that are as effective as The benzos unfortunately the benzos build a tolerance issue pretty fast

@outdoorsman8498 5 месяцев назад

My Doctor prescribed it as a as needed. Only basis does this sound correct?

@Mockduck2020 3 месяца назад

She said several times it takes time to work so your doctor sounds uninformed.

@graciousgrace7509 Год назад

Why isn't this the first line of treatment?

@LevelheadedMind Год назад

More research on SSRIS for anxiety.

@graciousgrace7509 Год назад

@@LevelheadedMind hmm okay

@jeffzest8393 Год назад

My doctor only prescribed 300 mg a day for first week, then up to ten mg a day. Is that insufficient as below therapeutic dose here.

@kathysanders5652 Год назад

I'm still using it 5mg once a day and I still got a panic attack been on only for 8weeks ....don't like medicine 💊 I think 5mg does not even touch my anxiety because it's a low dose right let me no I'm taking it at 5am 😊

@LevelheadedMind Год назад

Should be taken twice a day at least. 5mg is definitely too low of a dose. Talk with your provider about increasing the dose to a more therapeutic level.

@walterjones404 Год назад

So taking Zoloft and buspar together is generally acceptable? Dr gave me both but I don't want serotonin syndrome. Buspar works well for me but sometimes need an extra oomph to help the anxiety. Also would taking just buspar during the day and then mirtazapine at night as well as to help anxiety and for sleep be ok? Haven't asked my Dr yet about mirtazapine yet. If I could do buspar and mirtazapine safely I'd rather do that and skip the ssri

@LevelheadedMind Год назад

You can take Buspirone safely with either Zoloft or Mirtazepine. Buspirone has low risk of serotonin syndrome due to being a partial agonist.

@vincentolivieri4468 5 месяцев назад

Question, im orientating for a anxiety med. Tried cbt emdr which helped but not enough.. im agoraphobic. I was able to quit smoking sigarettes so im confident i can quit additive meds, but rather not. Zoloft or buspar? I read good reviews om both. I just wanna do normal things again. go back to work, go on holiday. I miss it.. not the work but the money 😂

@TheFlyingsky 8 месяцев назад

How can I switch from Prozac to this? What's the process? My anxiety and depression are not mild. Anxiety I have is quite severe.

@Michael-we1yk Год назад

Great video. Do you know if Buspar is okay for someone that has glaucoma? Also, which anxiety/depression type meds would you say are probably the best for glaucoma patients? My dr said low dose Buspar should be a lot safer for those with glaucoma when compared to ssri type meds.

@Abn713-bd2ot 11 месяцев назад

I just started buspirone my first dose of 5mg i also have Lexapro but I don't know i should take dat one too while im taking buspirone

@LondAbElli Год назад

If you are taking this, can you take NSAID’s? Tylenol, Aleve, and Ibuprofen.

@LevelheadedMind Год назад

You can, but if you take NSAIDs regularly it will increase your risk for bleeding.

@raulleitao8865 Год назад

Hi doctor! Can I take pristiq with buspirone? I started today with buspirone 10 mg. Shall I have to take it twice a day, for example 2 tablets of 5 mg, or is better one tablet of 10 mg daily? My starting dosage is 10 mg, when do I have to increase it? Or how I know that I have to increase the dosage? Thanks 😊

@LevelheadedMind Год назад

These are questions to ask your provider. Buspar is best taken at least twice a day. Get clarification on dosing and when to increase, etc. From your provider.