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Posted by Carmen on February 29, 2000, at 10:34:53
I would like to know how effective BuSpar is for generalized anxiety. This drug is not supposed to be addictive like Clonazepam. Thank you for your input.
Posted by ChrisK on February 29, 2000, at 10:57:19
In reply to Effectiveness of BuSpar , posted by Carmen on February 29, 2000, at 10:34:53
My own personal experience is that it did nothing for me and I was taking 45mg/day. My sister was given a scrip for it when my father died and she didn't notice an effect on her either.
I think it is generally accepted as a treatment for people with mild to mid level anxiety problems.
Clonazepam does not necessarily have to be addictive. Even at low doses you can wean off of it succesfully without feeling addicted. Right now I only take it PRN since my GAD is kind of dormant now.
I am sure that some people have had success with Buspar or it wouldn't still be on the market.
Chris
Posted by Diane on February 29, 2000, at 16:33:51
In reply to Effectiveness of BuSpar , posted by Carmen on February 29, 2000, at 10:34:53
> I would like to know how effective BuSpar is for generalized anxiety. This drug is not supposed to be addictive like Clonazepam. Thank you for your input.
I have taken Buspar for years for generalized anxiety disorder and it works wonderfully for me. However, I have heard that this is not often the case. In fact, the pdoc who first put me on it said she had prescribed it so many times to people for whom it had not worked that if it hadn't worked for me she was going to quit prescribing it all together. I think it might be true that it is best for mild to moderate anxiety. That would probably describe me. The main thing it does for me is helps me to stop ruminating in the night, so I can sleep. It does not make me groggy, it just stops the obsessive thinking that tends to keep me awake. It has been a huge benefit to me. Good luck to you.
Diane
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