Posted by jacquie on April 17, 2001, at 20:30:07
In reply to Re: Anyone have anything positive to say about Buspar?, posted by JohnX on April 17, 2001, at 19:46:51
> > 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,
> > J
>
Hi John,
Thanks for response. I like Wellbutrin. I meant the Buspar. I serached briefly on
this site and really struggled to find anything positve about
Buspar and then my anxiety set in even more! Wellbutrin really
motivates me and keeps me on the up and up, but I only
recently went to 250mg from 150mg ...today actually and I
was flying, but it settled by the pm. I still have to take Klonopin.
The reason for the Buspar is for my anxiety, but I
have social anxiety too and I don't know if Buspar
helps this or the higher dose of Wellbutrin.Your're input is great.
Many thanks,
Jacquie
> j,
>
> 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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