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Need feedback on Buspirone please

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duffy28130
duffy28130

I'm about to take Buspirone and wonder if taking this before bed would cause insomnia? I'm suppose to take 5mg; one in the morning and 1 at night for anxiety, OCD & phobia to noise.

Would love to hear from those who are on this drug- the pros and cons, please. Thanks.

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  • lisalisa67
    lisalisa67 duffy28130

    Posted

    Buspar is good for GAD and your dose is low, but i guess its the starting dose . I used it a long time ago. Its was fine did work nicely and calmed down the gad .easy to come off of.

    im not sure it is strong  enough for ocd though. 

  • michelle87265
    michelle87265 duffy28130

    Posted

    I'm on buspirone, doesn't cause insomnia for me, I'm on them for anxiety, ocd and depression used to be on 20mgs a day, no issues. 

    Hope this helps x

    • duffy28130
      duffy28130 michelle87265

      Posted

      Thanks, Michelle. Did you take Buspirone in the morning or at night and does it have a sedative effect?
    • michelle87265
      michelle87265 duffy28130

      Posted

      I took it both am and pm. It did have a sedative affect, but that way I knew I would get sleep at night. Which for me was crucial. Hope this helps xx
  • rose32332
    rose32332 duffy28130

    Posted

    I am on buspirone 71/2 mg am 71/2 mg at night but it doesn't seem to bother me I fall asleep with no problem. But everyone is different! Hang in there it will get better! God bless!

  • duffy28130
    duffy28130

    Posted

    My psychiatrist wasn't keen on prescribing Buspirone, saying this is a "hit or miss" drug. Had no choice but to order online- manufactured in India. Tried numerous psy drugs but they made my anxiety/ocd worst. Thought I'd give this a shot. This condition has stolen 6 precious years of my life, including an opportunity to attend university and turned my parents' lives upside down, which made me feel so guilty. Just feeling so helpless & isolated.

    • rose32332
      rose32332 duffy28130

      Posted

      The meds sometimes causes the anxiety to get worse before it gets better. I have taken buspirone & am back on it again. Give it some time. It will get better.

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