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Old Oct 10, 2009, 07:55 PM
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Is anyone on buspar? I have anxiey and cannot take valium, xanax or ativan or anything in that family. My Doc just just gave me buspar. I cannot take anything that is mind altering. I could lose my job. I hope the buspar is ok. thanks

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Old Oct 10, 2009, 08:07 PM
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Tried it. Didn't do anything for me but on the bright side no side effects.
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Old Oct 11, 2009, 11:06 AM
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Years ago I was on BuSpar. It worked very well for me. You have to take it daily; it's not like xanax where you take it "as needed." And it takes time to build up in your system. So, give it a few weeks to take effect before giving up on it. Typically, it's 4-6 weeks for full effect, I believe. But, it will start to take effect before then.

You should not have any mind altering effects from BuSpar.

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Old Oct 11, 2009, 05:46 PM
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I take 15mg twice daily,and have for about a year. Greg

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Is anyone on buspar? I have anxiey and cannot take valium, xanax or ativan or anything in that family. My Doc just just gave me buspar. I cannot take anything that is mind altering. I could lose my job. I hope the buspar is ok. thanks
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Old Oct 11, 2009, 06:13 PM
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Hi Mom,

Yes I have been on buspar for over 3 yrs. I take it as a mood stabilizer.
Buspar is a fantastic medication, it is extremely reliable and very safe, & dependable.
It is an older medication - been around a long time & is not *mind altering*
I think you will do well with it!

All the Best,
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Old Oct 12, 2009, 09:32 PM
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I have never taken Buspar. Instead I take Klonopin. However, it sounds like Buspar got some excellent reviews and that you got some good information on how to take it from the above responders. Good for you in not yielding to the more addictive meds! billieJ
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Old Oct 20, 2009, 01:44 PM
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THANKS, everybody. I appreciate the input. It was very helpful.
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THANKS, everybody. I appreciate the input. It was very helpful.
I take 20 mg's of buspar three times/day. I feel fine. Still get anxious under a lot of stress, but I'm generally pretty good. Hope that the variety of info given helps you & your doc.

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