Posted by zeugma on March 22, 2004, at 22:59:33
In reply to Buspar versus SSRIS- what's the difference??, posted by cpallen79 on March 22, 2004, at 18:29:41
> Hello, I have decided to take Buspar to help alleviate some of the anxiety I have felt in cunjunction with effexor withdrawal and major life stressors (hair raising anxiety!). Does anyone know the difference between SSRIs and Buspar? When I want to taper off of Buspar, how do I do it? Anyone here ever been on Buspar for a long time and have trouble getting off of it? Any information on how Buspar works, it's side effects, and difficulty in going off it would be appreciated. Also, I've read that sometimes doctors prescribe Buspar to help alleviate withdrawal symptoms. Is this correct?
I have been on buspar for well over a year, but i'm certain that if I went off it cold turkey, I would suffer no withdrawal symptoms other than a return of my sleep difficulties (which i primarily take the Buspar to deal with). Unlike SSRI's, which affect every serotonin receptor, Buspar only stimulates one receptor, known as 5HT-1A.
Buspar does not have the notorious sexual side effects associated with SSRI's, in fact for many it is even mildly pro-sexual. The main side effects are dizziness and nausea (I have only experienced dizziness). I have seen references to Buspar used to ease opiate withdrawal, but I know nothing about it being used to withdraw from SSRI's or Effexor.
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