Anyone tried Buspar for anxiety?
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Hello
Ive been taking Buspar for a week now.
OMG, I feel so bad. ive got a bad tummy and feel 20 times more anxious than ever.
My psychiatrist said it takes about 4 weeks to feel better if it works but after one week i feel terrible.
x
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Guest lizzie67
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lizzie67 Guest
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Im just feeling on the point of collapse - I feel so bad.
I didnt think I could feel any worse xx
Guest lizzie67
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No worries! Maybe go back to your GP? If your anxiety is bad about how you're feeling this could be contributing to the feeling as well. Most side effects should have settled down by now, maybe go to the doctor to check up on everything just to be on the safe side! I started lexapro and the first night of it got a rash and was SO hot I almost called an ambulance.. this settled in a week but it was hell. It always is a bit sh*tty before it gets better, just hormones out of whack until your body adjusts x
lizzie67 Guest
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Hi
My problem is Im seeing a private psychiatrist which costs £320 an hour!
I know Im sensitive to meds and hate taking them.
She said to me they are slow to start working-usually takes 4 weeks, so I know somethins is happening as my tummy is bad!
People say you feel worse before you feel better so I don't know.
Im really anxious about tkaing meds so maybe this is making me feel worse too.
Thank you for replying tho - it's much appreciated.
Anyway, enough about me, how are you? xx
victoria78511 lizzie67
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lisalisa67 lizzie67
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I did long ago i loved it.
Takes a long time to kick in. Id say easy 6 weeks..But was easy to handle and very very easy to wean off off. Its good for GAD. I had no side effects from this medicine either. I used it about a year and weaned off quite easily. I couldn't take any if the meds for anxiety anymore do to other conditions, but i did love it and was pleased. Panic attacks are different..xanax as needed when you cant calm one down but you know if you keeo the anxiety leveled hooefully it doesnt even escalate. Use therapy in conjunction with it. Meds are crutches not cures. It did make a difference though.
lisalisa67
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lizzie67 lisalisa67
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Hello Lisa
Ooo that's interesting.
Did you feel bad initially?
Does Buspar work well for you?
Ive read that most people think it doesnt works so if that is the case, I dont understand why Ive been prescribed it.
xx
lisalisa67 lizzie67
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nelly22623 lizzie67
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regina40069 lizzie67
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Hello! Just found your post. I know its old but just wondering how u r doing on the BuSpar now? I just completed my first week and Im feeling terrible. Anxiety is worse, crying, nonfunctional, intrusive thoughts, feel like I would love to jump out of my skin 😧 I was really very hopeful for this. Wondering how long I should stick it out.
dee25950 regina40069
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Hi Regina, just wanted to see how you're getting on with Buspar? I'm 8 days in and feel exactly the same as you... Hoping you got better!
regina40069 dee25950
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Hi Dee,
I saw my Dr last week and he wants me to continue the Buspar, says to give it time. So I did some research and found that Seroquel may b a good option for me and he wrote for it. So after only 3 days on Seroquel I noticed a difference! Im a lot better now. Hopefully u start to feel better soon too 😉
dee25950 regina40069
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Hi Regina!
Thanks for the reply - so glad you're feeling better! Are you using the seroquel to get through the Buspar start up, or kicked the Buspar? I used seroquel for a while it def helps! You just taking at night?
regina40069 dee25950
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dee25950 regina40069
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