I’ve taken buspar for years and just recently got off. Like Dan says, it is used for mild anxiety and probably will do nothing for depression. It is best taken 2-3 times a day, as it has a very short...
I started on lex about a year and a half ago and I started at a teeny amount, just 2.5 mgs. I stopped at 5 mgs, because that seemed to relieve my anxiety. I didn’t have any start up effects starting...
I put off going on lex for years and years. I Was super worried about the side effects that I had read about, but finally decided to put my fears aside and try it. I actually started out on 2.5 mgs...
I took Xanax for 3-4 months 3x daily to get me out of a terrible panic cycle. I got off it without any problems. A couple years later I had a bit of lingering anxiety that I didn’t like, so I started...
I’ve been on 5 mg of lex for just over a year now and it’s enough for me. I’ve never tried to go up, because my anxiety was pretty much non existent at 5 mg....
It is totally normal to feel anxious when starting any new medication! Also, buspar takes quite a bit of time to start working, about two weeks in my case. Hang in there....
I’ve been on buspar for years, and used to have those same exact symptoms while in the “start up” phase. This is easily cured by making sure to eat before you take your morning dose. If that doesn’t...
I started lexapro last year because I couldn’t shake the last bit of anxiety that I was having. I was terrified to have start up symptoms, but I started by nibbling off pieces of a 5 mg tablet and...
Taking an AD was one of the biggest decisions I have faced. I worked on getting my anxiety under control for YEARS and finally got tired of having that little bit left that could push me into a panic...
Feeling good!! I’ve been on it for one year, almost exactly. I just couldn’t shake that last bit of mild (but annoying) anxiety, so decided to just do it...but do It my own way....
Meg, So sorry to hear of your situation. It is so hard to care for yourself when you are caring so deeply for those around you. It is no wonder we are lead to anxiety in these times. Hoping and...
Hey Park, I know nothing about liquid Prozac, but it sounds interesting! I like the idea of starting out at a teeny amount, that way you may not have any start up effects. I started lex by nibbling...
Buspar is the mildest of mild anxiety medications, so nothing to be nervous about. I’ve been on it for years and the only side effect I had was light headedness shortly after taking the first dose of...
I’ve been on Lex for almost a year, though I am only on 5 mg. I started out a small amount and worked up to 5 and just ended up staying there because I felt loads better at the 2-3 week mark. It’s...
I was on .5 3x daily Xanax for about three months during a really bad anxiety “flare up”. I, too, was super scared and cautious about being on a Xanax regiment, as I didn’t want to get hooked. But...
I’ve been on buspar for years. I agree with dan, that there only real side effect is a bit of dizziness in the beginning. I also agree it is for mild anxiety. Good luck!...
I take buspar with lexapro, but I was on buspar first....
I have been on buspar a couple times over the past 10 years or so. It is exreamly mild and works best for mild anxiety. When I first took it, years ago, it worked really well! Buspar is best when...
Hi mike! I was was on buspar for a couple years. It really works for some people and not for others, unfortunately. You are almost maxed out at 60 mgs, so I think it's pretty safe to assume it's not...
Park, I'm so sorry for your loss. Even when we know these things are a possibility, it surely doesn't make anything easier. It is so normal and appropriate to grieve, but I totally understand how...
200 mgs of Zoloft is actually the max therapeutic dose. It might be too much for you. Reducing back down to 100 (like you doctor recommended) and staying there for a month might be super beneficial,...
When I was in my last anxious cycle, I lost SO much weight. I was down 20 pounds the first month and then another 10 followed. I stayed 30 pounds down for almost a year, no matter what I ate. As I...
I'm on buspar and lex. No interactions for me....
I agree with everything AT says about buspar. I e been taking it for three years now. It usually only works on mild anxiety and will take up to two weeks to work. My only side effect was...
Are you seeing a psych? Or a GP? Most psychs will start anxiety patients out at 5 mg because start up effects tend to freak us out (obviously, haha). If it becomes to much, just ask to go down to 5....
Dan, Lex has worked very well for me. After being on buspar for the last two years or so, I just couldn't shake that last bit of anxiety and it was really starting to take a toll on me. I started lex...
I've been on buspar for years. It took several weeks for it to build up in my system and start working. The only side effects I've ever had was lightheadedness shortly after taking my morning dose....
It was constant, Park. My eye was the worst, as I felt like people could actually see it twitching. The more aware I was of it, the worse it was. I was teaching in places I didn't even know twitched,...
Park, I had twitching for a whole month. It ranged from my legs to my eyelids. It sucked, but eventually stopped....
Read Hope and Help for your Nerves by Claire Weekes, as that book had helped a lot of us!...
I take buspar 3x daily. The reason why they want you to take it three times a day is because buspar has a really short half life, like 4 hours....
R, Have you looked into Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)? I went through a spell of vertigo and thought it may be this condition....
Susan, Remember, lots of the symptoms you mentioned are also symptoms of anxiety...so it may not just be the medication. You will get through this:)...
Yes, the risk of seizures are reserved for people that are on a high dose for a long period of time. The dose you are taking is teeny....
LMA, Have you tried any other ssri's for your anxiety?...
Sending positive vibes to our fearless leader! Sounds like you have already channeled your inner bada$$ and are pushing through this little bump in the road....
Lack of sun affects me. I'm in Michigan and the sun hasn't shined for 10 days straight....
I have felt every single one of those things....
Massage therapy totally helped in getting rid of my muscle tension. I went once a week for about six weeks and then another six weeks of every other....
Oh no! Your worst fear:( Praying for you, Park. Ps, you would be surprised how strong those 4 year old immune systems are. I wouldn't be surprised if he stayed heathy, even after the spoon sharing...
Seems like a week to tapper off is WAY drastic! I was on a daily dose of Xanax for a few months and took about 4-6 weeks to come off (withdrawal symptom free). Hoping and wishing you the very best!!...
Maybe you need to up the milligrams. Most people start out on .25, and that really is a teeny ting dose for anxiety sufferers....
A couple of summers ago, when my anxiety was super bad, I was on Xanax 3x daily. It was hard to wait for the time to take the Xanax, for sure. After a couple months, I knew I was getting better...
I quite caffeine a couple years ago while in an anxious bout. I switched to decaf everything. To me, it all tastes the same:)...
I am On day 3 of a terrible cold/sinus. I work at the hospital and our 60 room ER has been full all day, everyday for the last two weeks. My mom took my 92 year old grandma in yesterday because she...
I agree with SC. The half life of lex is 27-30 hours, which means you may start feeling withdrawal after that amount of time. Seems like a safer step would be to tapper down a bit before skipping...
Buspar is not usually used intermittently. It takes weeks to build up in your system, similar to an ssri (but it's not). I have taken buspar for years and it works well for me. Good luck!...
I started at a time when my anxiety was not high, so I think that helped, as I could handle a little increase in anxiety. I totally think it is helping me, but I know I could use an increase. I'm...
I started lexapro really slowly just a couple months ago. I had 5 mg tables and cut them up in 4 pieces (as best I could because they are really small). I upped about every 5 days or so. I dont think...
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