What med to try now- Buspar?

AnxietyKelller

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Joined : Dec 2015

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Posted 12/28/2015 5:02 PM (GMT 0)

I have tried Lexapro and Zoloft. Both caused a lot of weight gain. I guess not the pill itself but I was always hungry. I have been off meds for almost a year but the anxiety is back. I take Clonazepam sometimes but i am afraid of becoming dependent.
My doctor suggested Buspar, but I am really concerned about weight gain again (I gained 40 lb with Zoloft and have managed to drop only 20 lb so far).
Any experiences with Buspar and weight gain?? Thanks!

Momtogigiandquinn

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Posted 12/29/2015 3:08 AM (GMT 0)

I've been on buspar for about 18 months (I was previously on it about 7 years ago too). For me, it doesn't work on super high anxiety, but works really well for mild anxiety. But everyone is so different in that respect.

I've had no weight gain on Buspar. I did have some super mild start up symptoms like dizziness about 20 minutes after taking my morning dose. But that is easily remedied by halfing the dose and making sure you eat before you take it.

Hibee

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Posted 12/29/2015 8:53 AM (GMT 0)

Hi

Sorry to hear your anxiety is back.

It's hard to advise on meds because we all react differently and get different side effects so I would say give it a go and see how you get on with it.

Hibee

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