What is Buspirone?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: BuspironeBrand:
Buspirone is an antianxiety agent used for the management of generalized anxiety disorder. It may also be used for the management of aggression in mental retardation and secondary mental disorders; major depression; as a potential augmenting agent for antidepressants; and premenstrual syndrome.
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How do members experience Buspirone?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anxious mood | 661 | 337 | |
| Generalized anxiety disorder | 614 | 292 | |
| Depressed mood | 211 | 120 | |
| Panic attacks | 40 | 17 | |
| Social anxiety disorder | 21 | 12 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Dizziness | 26 | |
| Headaches | 15 | |
| Brain fog | 9 | |
| Dry mouth | 9 | |
| Anxious mood | 8 | |
| Restlessness (akathisia) | 8 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 34 | |
| Moderate | 63 | |
| Mild | 123 | |
| None | 397 |
Member evaluations
bassoongirl
evaluated on May 05, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for anxious mood: Slight
- Side effects: None
FrankieNinja
evaluated on Dec 01, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for anxious mood: Can't tell
- Side effects: Severe
savedandfree
evaluated on Jan 26, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for anxious mood: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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