I'm going to go see my PCP about my buspar prescription later this week. I've been on it for over 2 and a half months, for anxiety. First few days were hard to take, but after that, I loved it. After about a month, though, it stopped working. I became convinced it was because the pills in my second month's prescription were made by a different manufacturer (grasping at straws), but the 3rd month's prescription (yet another manufacturer) didn't have the effects I liked either. Sigh. I'm not sure if this med ever really took away my anxiety. It's like it made me feel so good, I didn't mind being anxious, or didn't pause long enough to feel anxious, if that makes sense. The med was a real "upper" for me. I had tons of energy, the ability to stick to tasks and finish them, increased pleasure in simple things (the feel of a breeze on my face, the taste of strawberries, the red glow of the morning sun on the mountain), increased sociability, and things that had caused me anxiety seemed not such a big deal anymore. I loved it! Now, I get none of these benefits. The only effect I feel from the drug is about a half hour after I take it, I feel kind of tingly from the waist down, maybe even a tad staggery. My anxiety has increased the last couple of weeks due to some intense events, which don't promise to go away soon. I'm having trouble sleeping. It is hard to have felt so great on buspar and to now have it be ineffective. Is it common for a med to lose its effects so soon like this?

When I first went to my PCP, she wanted to put me on Lexapro for anxiety, but I declined in favor of the buspar. Probably when I see her this time, she will recommend the Lexapro again. I know it's an anti-depressant, but does it help with anxiety? (She also gave me Xanax to use last time, until the buspar kicked in. I only tried it a few times, and it put me right to sleep. I don't really want to take a sedative, as I need to be alert with really sharp mental acuity for the days ahead.)

Any thoughts appreciated...