Posted by JohnX on April 17, 2001, at 19:46:51
In reply to Anyone have anything positive to say about Buspar?, posted by jacquie on April 17, 2001, at 19:18:03
> Hello,
> My Doctor is now suggesting Buspar, we've given up on
> SSRIs and various others and he now mentions Buspar.I also take
> Wellbutrin (250mg per day now...just increased by 100mg)
> I have been reading horrible things about it and Iknow
> everyone is different, but has anyone had any positive
> affects from it?
> Many thanks,
> Jj,
I think if you do a search on psycho-babble you will find many discussions on Buspar. It works a little differently than most anti-depressants by modulating serotonin levels as opposed to boosting them like the SSRIS. At the manufacturers recommended dose of 30mg/day it seems the success rate is sketchy. But the latest trend is to push the dose up to 60 mg/day where people seem to have a better chance of getting an effect. The side effects of Buspar are generally extremely benign, so I wouldn't be too concerned in that aspect.
As far as your comment on horrible effects, were you referring to the Wellbutrin or Buspar? The side-effect profile of Wellbutrin will vary from person to person. As you said everyone is different. I had almost no side-effects from Wellbutrin. But I couldn't stand other meds like Paxil. Everyone is different. But I believe Buspar generally is much more tolerable for everyone.
-John
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