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Compare BUSPIRONE (Buspirone Hydrochloride) and BUSPIRONE HYDROCHLORIDE (Buspirone Hydrochloride) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
Buspirone Hydrochloride, Buspar · Anxiolytic (Non-Benzo)
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Buspirone Hydrochloride · Anxiolytic (Non-Benzo)
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Based on 22 Reddit discussions
BUSPIRONE
20%
positive
15 threads
BUSPIRONE HYDROCHLORIDE
29%
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7 threads
% of discussions mentioning each side effect
15 Reddit threads analysed for BUSPIRONE
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
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21 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
My mental health lately has been the worst I think it’s EVER been, and I’ve been thinking about killing myself for a while now. I haven’t seriously tried to attempt yet, but it’s an urge that’s almost constantly on my mind. Last night was a really, really bad night for me, and I ended up awake and
I have my ketamine treatment appointment tomorrow morning. It is just the first appointment where they review me and I guess see if I'm a candidate for the treatment. It is being conducted via telehealth. I'm pretty scared that I'll be accepted and find out it doesnt work. Ive tried ssri, atypic
Has anyone else done this?? I’m taking bupropion, buspirone and escitalopram. I’ve been taking them for so long and it feels like they don’t even help. I’m still absolutely miserable. I can’t hold down a job and I can’t even get accepted for disability benefits. Seriously. What is even the point if
I'm finally starting to feel the effects of my anti anxiety/depressant meds, but as much as I like not being anxious, catastrophizing, or stressed, I also feel like I'm not as sharp as I used to be. It's hard to get motivated to do anything. I'm at a point in my life where I need to be maximizing my
i can’t keep a job. i can’t keep a clean house. i barely am able to feed my cats. i barely brush my teeth or hair. i just want to be high or drunk. i just want to smoke. i just want to do all these self destructive activities. i go back to therapy tomorrow. i started taking my buspirone again..but i
I was on 225 mg of Venlafaxine/Effexor. My Depression only felt a little better but the medicine also caused me to be angrier and have extreme mood swings. Psychiatrist also put me on Ziprasidone to help with the mood swings and apparently to boost the effect of the Effexor. I started going to a new
Not looking for hate or criticism but I feel ashamed because I’m on 3 different meds. Zoloft and Wellbutrin to counteract side effects from the Zoloft. And buspirone for anxiety and racing thoughts. I feel like I’m messed up but without these meds, I may not be here today. I’m so grateful for them b
Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.
7 Reddit threads analysed for BUSPIRONE HYDROCHLORIDE
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
23 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
22F • 1,66m (~5'4") • 88kg (~194lb) • do not smoke, do not do any recreational drugs • drink VERY rarely and never more than half a cup • hydrochloride buspirone 10mg twice a day, hydrochloride duloxetine 60mg once a day • not US based • feel free to ask or request any other questions. Hi. Recently,
27F, 5'3, 240, White I currently take Sertraline (100 mg, 2x a day ((take both at night)), Mounjaro 10mg/0.5mL, Buspirone Hydrochloride 10mg. I have pre type 2 diabetes that ebbs and flows, OCD/GAD. I do not smoke and only drink on special occasions and when I do, it's like **one** glass of wine o
20 yo female here. This all started about four years ago. Up until then I had only ever had like two nosebleeds in my life (both due to being hit in the face). Then, three years ago, I suddenly started getting nosebleeds. At first it was like clockwork. I’d go to my first period class,(I was in high
Asking for mother, 86 y/o, multiple falls/fractures over the years; still well mentally and as active as she *can* be, all things considered. Does not use computer; hence, here I am! Diagnoses: Chronic leg and ankle pain, iron deficiency, HBP, HLD, Type 2 diabetes, partial thyroidectomy, hysterectom
Required info: 18M, 6’2, 140-ish lbs, Caucasian. Strange injury in heel won’t heal and has now left a hole. As for medical issues, I am pretty underweight/malnourished (working on gaining weight). I take generic adderall (20 mg xr, 10 ir) generic Lexapro (30mg), and Buspirone hydrochloride (5mg, 3x
* 20 yr old mixed race (Black Caribbean/White British) male * 5ft 6in * 77.1kg So I've been experiencing a gradual onset of ever-increasing anxiety. So it's gotten so bad that at one stage I didn't leave my room for 3 days. Around 2-3 weeks ago I was re-prescribed Buspirone, 10mg TDS by my GP (I wa
Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.
Both BUSPIRONE and BUSPIRONE HYDROCHLORIDE belong to the Anxiolytic (Non-Benzo) class. While they share a similar mechanism of action, differences in pharmacokinetics, dosing, and side effect profiles may make one more suitable than the other for individual patients.
Both medications are approved for with an average symptom duration of 6 months. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (300.02) is described in the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, III 1 as follows: Generalized, persistent anxiety (of at least 1 month continual duration), jitteriness, jumpiness. When two drugs treat the same condition, the choice between them often depends on the patient's medical history, other medications, tolerability, and prescriber preference.
BUSPIRONE carries 2 FDA warnings. BUSPIRONE HYDROCHLORIDE carries 2 FDA warnings. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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