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PRESCRIBE, dammit, PRESCRIBE. PRESCRIPTION, not perscribe; perscription. Sorry, overdue for my xanax dose. Bob – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Actually, I just want to attach some critical (IMHO) information here, about benzos and buspar. The main reason why doctors all around the globe prefer not to perscribe benzos (even mild ones like Xanax), is that they all have ADDICTIVE properties. Your brain gets used to function with the aid of benzos (pretty quickly that is), and when you (or your doctor) decide to discontinue the use, a withdrawal syndrome emerges. Depending on how gradually you cut off the use, the withdrawal effects might vary, from mild itchiness and anxiety to life threatening convulsions. Yes, the withdrawal syndrome from benzos IS life threatening (as opposed to, lets say, the withdrawal syndrome from opiates). I have personal experience from both types of withdrawals and I definitely believe that withdrawal from heroin is a piece of cake compared to that of Xanax. Also there’s the fact that benzos build tolerance quite quickly, meaning that you have to increase the doses in order to achieve the same effect. Buspar on the other hand is quite more mild than any benzo, that’s why many people don’t find it useful at all, and it doesn’t exhibit either tolerance or withdrawal syndrome when discontinued. It is (as correctly mentioned above) useful only for the treatment of General Anxiety Disorder. Oh, and by the way, Buspar is totally INEFFECTIVE for people that have been treated with benzos before in their life. According to recent studies, all benzos affect certain receptors in your brain in such a way, that any pharmacological action of Buspar at a later time is rendered useless. That’s all I had to say… Spiros Ketamis, MD
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funny… in trainspotting, they guy climbs inside a toilet to get some heroin he "dropped in" I on the other hand, when getting off xanax I just played video games and did not take anymore, felt funny for a week but far from life threatening.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – PRESCRIBE, dammit, PRESCRIBE. PRESCRIPTION, not perscribe; perscription. Sorry, overdue for my xanax dose. Bob Actually, I just want to attach some critical (IMHO) information here, about benzos and buspar. The main reason why doctors all around the globe prefer not to perscribe benzos (even mild ones like Xanax), is that they all have ADDICTIVE properties. Your brain gets used to function with the aid of benzos (pretty quickly that is), and when you (or your doctor) decide to discontinue the use, a withdrawal syndrome emerges. Depending on how gradually you cut off the use, the withdrawal effects might vary, from mild itchiness and anxiety to life threatening convulsions. Yes, the withdrawal syndrome from benzos IS life threatening (as opposed to, lets say, the withdrawal syndrome from opiates). I have personal experience from both types of withdrawals and I definitely believe that withdrawal from heroin is a piece of cake compared to that of Xanax. Also there’s the fact that benzos build tolerance quite quickly, meaning that you have to increase the doses in order to achieve the same effect. Buspar on the other hand is quite more mild than any benzo, that’s why many people don’t find it useful at all, and it doesn’t exhibit either tolerance or withdrawal syndrome when discontinued. It is (as correctly mentioned above) useful only for the treatment of General Anxiety Disorder. Oh, and by the way, Buspar is totally INEFFECTIVE for people that have been treated with benzos before in their life. According to recent studies, all benzos affect certain receptors in your brain in such a way, that any pharmacological action of Buspar at a later time is rendered useless. That’s all I had to say… Spiros Ketamis, MD
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Actually, I just want to attach some critical (IMHO) information here, about benzos and buspar. The main reason why doctors all around the globe prefer not to perscribe benzos (even mild ones like Xanax), is that they all have ADDICTIVE properties. Your brain gets used to function with the aid of benzos (pretty quickly that is), and when you (or your doctor) decide to discontinue the use, a withdrawal syndrome emerges. Depending on how gradually you cut off the use, the withdrawal effects might vary, from mild itchiness and anxiety to life threatening convulsions. Yes, the withdrawal syndrome from benzos IS life threatening (as opposed to, lets say, the withdrawal syndrome from opiates). I have personal experience from both types of withdrawals and I definitely believe that withdrawal from heroin is a piece of cake compared to that of Xanax. Also there’s the fact that benzos build tolerance quite quickly, meaning that you have to increase the doses in order to achieve the same effect. Buspar on the other hand is quite more mild than any benzo, that’s why many people don’t find it useful at all, and it doesn’t exhibit either tolerance or withdrawal syndrome when discontinued. It is (as correctly mentioned above) useful only for the treatment of General Anxiety Disorder. Oh, and by the way, Buspar is totally INEFFECTIVE for people that have been treated with benzos before in their life. According to recent studies, all benzos affect certain receptors in your brain in such a way, that any pharmacological action of Buspar at a later time is rendered useless. That’s all I had to say… Spiros Ketamis, MD
You wouldn’t make a good psychopharmacologist. Much of the above information is incorrect. Chip
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Alright, I take a benzo prn and this post increased my anxiety terribly
This is exactly why it was written, Heidi. This guy is either a *troll*, a dimwit or both. It’s a shame but there are people prowling around Usenet trying to scare others. Please don’t let them get to you. I think I just may need one. I am a very responisble consumer and research everything I buy or use, from a car, to my dishwasher to my MEDS…I never heard or read about life threatening convulsions when coming off a benzo.
It’s nonsense. There is a small risk of a seizure if a benzo is stopped *suddenly* after having been taken for some time at a high dose. If tapered off, no chance. If used PRN there is no problem *at all*. I wouldbe interested in seeing the studies you refer to as there may have been other indications that would have triggered such a reaction when the benzos were stopped. Anyone else heard of this before?
Only from the Anti Benzo Squad. *Never* from the hundreds of benzo taking anxiety sufferers I have met over the years. Stopping a benzo after regular use *can* cause withdrawal symptoms but when doing a *very* slow taper this can be managed most of the time. — ~Heidi~
Philip – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Actually, I just want to attach some critical (IMHO) information here, about benzos and buspar. The main reason why doctors all around the globe prefer not to perscribe benzos (even mild ones like Xanax), is that they all have ADDICTIVE properties. Your brain gets used to function with the aid of benzos (pretty quickly that is), and when you (or your doctor) decide to discontinue the use, a withdrawal syndrome emerges. Depending on how gradually you cut off the use, the withdrawal effects might vary, from mild itchiness and anxiety to life threatening convulsions. Yes, the withdrawal syndrome from benzos IS life threatening (as opposed to, lets say, the withdrawal syndrome from opiates). I have personal experience from both types of withdrawals and I definitely believe that withdrawal from heroin is a piece of cake compared to that of Xanax. Also there’s the fact that benzos build tolerance quite quickly, meaning that you have to increase the doses in order to achieve the same effect. Buspar on the other hand is quite more mild than any benzo, that’s why many people don’t find it useful at all, and it doesn’t exhibit either tolerance or withdrawal syndrome when discontinued. It is (as correctly mentioned above) useful only for the treatment of General Anxiety Disorder. Oh, and by the way, Buspar is totally INEFFECTIVE for people that have been treated with benzos before in their life. According to recent studies, all benzos affect certain receptors in your brain in such a way, that any pharmacological action of Buspar at a later time is rendered useless. That’s all I had to say… Spiros Ketamis, MD
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:.I never :heard or read about life threatening convulsions when coming off a benzo. I :wouldbe interested in seeing the studies you refer to as there may have been 
ther indications that would have triggered such a reaction when the benzos :were stopped. Dear Heidi, This is one of those anti-med posts that doesn`t tell the whole story, just the scary stuff. People who`ve been taking a high dose of a benzo for quite awhile and then decide to stop taking it cold turkey are at most even in people who quit cold turkey. Keep in mind that some of the benzo`s are used to treat seizures. If and when it comes time to get off your benzo, just make sure to wean off slowly and you will have no problems. If these anti-med posts are upsetting I suggest you filter them out. Take care 
Jackie ~*~Be Who You Are.. And Say What You Feel.. Because Those Who Mind Don’t Matter.. And Those That Matter Don’t Mind…~*~
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Actually, I just want to attach some critical (IMHO) information here, about benzos and buspar.
Here we have someone masquerading as a doctor. If by a weird twist of fate he actually is one he should lose his licence. The main reason why doctors all around the globe prefer not to perscribe benzos (even mild ones like Xanax), is that they all have ADDICTIVE properties.
No, they have not. I can produce *tons* of evidence. You are confusing addiction and dependence. Your brain gets used to function with the aid of benzos (pretty quickly that is), and when you (or your doctor) decide to discontinue the use, a withdrawal syndrome emerges. Depending on how gradually you cut off the use, the withdrawal effects might vary, from mild itchiness and anxiety to life threatening convulsions.
A seizure is rare even after stopping a benzo *cold turkey* but there *is* a risk. When tapering off slowly the risk is *nil*. Yes, the withdrawal syndrome from benzos IS life threatening (as opposed to, lets say, the withdrawal syndrome from opiates).
Oh, come on… I have personal experience from both types of withdrawals and I definitely believe that withdrawal from heroin is a piece of cake compared to that of Xanax.
You believe some odd things. These are the exact words used by The Anti Benzo Squad and the Scientologists… Also there’s the fact that benzos build tolerance quite quickly, meaning that you have to increase the doses in order to achieve the same effect.
Everybody here can attest to the contrary. You are *lying* and consciously divulging *misinformation*. I wouldn’t reply if it weren’t for newbies who might be scared off first choice anxiolytics. Buspar on the other hand is quite more mild than any benzo, that’s why many people don’t find it useful at all, and it doesn’t exhibit either tolerance or withdrawal syndrome when discontinued.
All true. Many people don’t find it useful at all…. is sometimes helps with mild GAD but that’s about it. It’s totally useless for those with Panic Disorder. That’s all I had to say…
And yet it was too much. Funny, isn’t it? See you later, Much later. Too late will be too soon. Philip – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Spiros Ketamis, MD
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Same goes Boyd. Some of them just have that way of being able to creep under your skin and start making me scared all over again. Your post has compltely diminished all of that! Imogen
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Thank you Boyd! I have a hard time distinguishing between the posters some times. Not what I needed to read first thing this morning. Thanks for taking the time to clear this up for me! — ~Heidi~ This is just a troll posting. If you suffer from anxiety/panic, you can take a benzo and it will stop the attack. Regular use eliminates the attacks, altogether. If you stop taking them, after a long period, SURPRISE! Your anxiety and panics come back. You will not become addicted, at all, but if you use them continuously for a long time, you become dependent on them to keep your anxiety in check. If you use them occasionally, when you actually are having an attack, and don’t use them regularly, you won’t even become dependent, and nobody becomes addicted. As you seem to be using them, PRN I see no need to worry. Boyd Alright, I take a benzo prn and this post increased my anxiety terribly I think I just may need one. I am a very responisble consumer and research everything I buy or use, from a car, to my dishwasher to my MEDS…I never heard or read about life threatening convulsions when coming off a benzo. I wouldbe interested in seeing the studies you refer to as there may have been other indications that would have triggered such a reaction when the benzos were stopped. Anyone else heard of this before? — ~Heidi~ Actually, I just want to attach some critical (IMHO) information here, about benzos and buspar. The main reason why doctors all around the globe prefer not to perscribe benzos (even mild ones like Xanax), is that they all have ADDICTIVE properties. Your brain gets used to function with the aid of benzos (pretty quickly that is), and when you (or your doctor) decide to discontinue the use, a withdrawal syndrome emerges. Depending on how gradually you cut off the use, the withdrawal effects might vary, from mild itchiness and anxiety to life threatening convulsions. Yes, the withdrawal syndrome from benzos IS life threatening (as opposed to, lets say, the withdrawal syndrome from opiates). I have personal experience from both types of withdrawals and I definitely believe that withdrawal from heroin is a piece of cake compared to that of Xanax. Also there’s the fact that benzos build tolerance quite quickly, meaning that you have to increase the doses in order to achieve the same effect. Buspar on the other hand is quite more mild than any benzo, that’s why many people don’t find it useful at all, and it doesn’t exhibit either tolerance or withdrawal syndrome when discontinued. It is (as correctly mentioned above) useful only for the treatment of General Anxiety Disorder. Oh, and by the way, Buspar is totally INEFFECTIVE for people that have been treated with benzos before in their life. According to recent studies, all benzos affect certain receptors in your brain in such a way, that any pharmacological action of Buspar at a later time is rendered useless. That’s all I had to say… Spiros Ketamis, MD
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Thank you Boyd! I have a hard time distinguishing between the posters some times. Not what I needed to read first thing this morning. Thanks for taking the time to clear this up for me! — ~Heidi~
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – This is just a troll posting. If you suffer from anxiety/panic, you can take a benzo and it will stop the attack. Regular use eliminates the attacks, altogether. If you stop taking them, after a long period, SURPRISE! Your anxiety and panics come back. You will not become addicted, at all, but if you use them continuously for a long time, you become dependent on them to keep your anxiety in check. If you use them occasionally, when you actually are having an attack, and don’t use them regularly, you won’t even become dependent, and nobody becomes addicted. As you seem to be using them, PRN I see no need to worry. Boyd Alright, I take a benzo prn and this post increased my anxiety terribly I think I just may need one. I am a very responisble consumer and research everything I buy or use, from a car, to my dishwasher to my MEDS…I never heard or read about life threatening convulsions when coming off a benzo. I wouldbe interested in seeing the studies you refer to as there may have been other indications that would have triggered such a reaction when the benzos were stopped. Anyone else heard of this before? — ~Heidi~ Actually, I just want to attach some critical (IMHO) information here, about benzos and buspar. The main reason why doctors all around the globe prefer not to perscribe benzos (even mild ones like Xanax), is that they all have ADDICTIVE properties. Your brain gets used to function with the aid of benzos (pretty quickly that is), and when you (or your doctor) decide to discontinue the use, a withdrawal syndrome emerges. Depending on how gradually you cut off the use, the withdrawal effects might vary, from mild itchiness and anxiety to life threatening convulsions. Yes, the withdrawal syndrome from benzos IS life threatening (as opposed to, lets say, the withdrawal syndrome from opiates). I have personal experience from both types of withdrawals and I definitely believe that withdrawal from heroin is a piece of cake compared to that of Xanax. Also there’s the fact that benzos build tolerance quite quickly, meaning that you have to increase the doses in order to achieve the same effect. Buspar on the other hand is quite more mild than any benzo, that’s why many people don’t find it useful at all, and it doesn’t exhibit either tolerance or withdrawal syndrome when discontinued. It is (as correctly mentioned above) useful only for the treatment of General Anxiety Disorder. Oh, and by the way, Buspar is totally INEFFECTIVE for people that have been treated with benzos before in their life. According to recent studies, all benzos affect certain receptors in your brain in such a way, that any pharmacological action of Buspar at a later time is rendered useless. That’s all I had to say… Spiros Ketamis, MD
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Alright, I take a benzo prn and this post increased my anxiety terribly I think I just may need one. I am a very responisble consumer and research everything I buy or use, from a car, to my dishwasher to my MEDS…I never heard or read about life threatening convulsions when coming off a benzo. I wouldbe interested in seeing the studies you refer to as there may have been other indications that would have triggered such a reaction when the benzos were stopped. Anyone else heard of this before? — ~Heidi~
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Actually, I just want to attach some critical (IMHO) information here, about benzos and buspar. The main reason why doctors all around the globe prefer not to perscribe benzos (even mild ones like Xanax), is that they all have ADDICTIVE properties. Your brain gets used to function with the aid of benzos (pretty quickly that is), and when you (or your doctor) decide to discontinue the use, a withdrawal syndrome emerges. Depending on how gradually you cut off the use, the withdrawal effects might vary, from mild itchiness and anxiety to life threatening convulsions. Yes, the withdrawal syndrome from benzos IS life threatening (as opposed to, lets say, the withdrawal syndrome from opiates). I have personal experience from both types of withdrawals and I definitely believe that withdrawal from heroin is a piece of cake compared to that of Xanax. Also there’s the fact that benzos build tolerance quite quickly, meaning that you have to increase the doses in order to achieve the same effect. Buspar on the other hand is quite more mild than any benzo, that’s why many people don’t find it useful at all, and it doesn’t exhibit either tolerance or withdrawal syndrome when discontinued. It is (as correctly mentioned above) useful only for the treatment of General Anxiety Disorder. Oh, and by the way, Buspar is totally INEFFECTIVE for people that have been treated with benzos before in their life. According to recent studies, all benzos affect certain receptors in your brain in such a way, that any pharmacological action of Buspar at a later time is rendered useless. That’s all I had to say… Spiros Ketamis, MD
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This is just a troll posting. If you suffer from anxiety/panic, you can take a benzo and it will stop the attack. Regular use eliminates the attacks, altogether. If you stop taking them, after a long period, SURPRISE! Your anxiety and panics come back. You will not become addicted, at all, but if you use them continuously for a long time, you become dependent on them to keep your anxiety in check. If you use them occasionally, when you actually are having an attack, and don’t use them regularly, you won’t even become dependent, and nobody becomes addicted. As you seem to be using them, PRN I see no need to worry. Boyd – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Alright, I take a benzo prn and this post increased my anxiety terribly I think I just may need one. I am a very responisble consumer and research everything I buy or use, from a car, to my dishwasher to my MEDS…I never heard or read about life threatening convulsions when coming off a benzo. I wouldbe interested in seeing the studies you refer to as there may have been other indications that would have triggered such a reaction when the benzos were stopped. Anyone else heard of this before? — ~Heidi~ Actually, I just want to attach some critical (IMHO) information here, about benzos and buspar. The main reason why doctors all around the globe prefer not to perscribe benzos (even mild ones like Xanax), is that they all have ADDICTIVE properties. Your brain gets used to function with the aid of benzos (pretty quickly that is), and when you (or your doctor) decide to discontinue the use, a withdrawal syndrome emerges. Depending on how gradually you cut off the use, the withdrawal effects might vary, from mild itchiness and anxiety to life threatening convulsions. Yes, the withdrawal syndrome from benzos IS life threatening (as opposed to, lets say, the withdrawal syndrome from opiates). I have personal experience from both types of withdrawals and I definitely believe that withdrawal from heroin is a piece of cake compared to that of Xanax. Also there’s the fact that benzos build tolerance quite quickly, meaning that you have to increase the doses in order to achieve the same effect. Buspar on the other hand is quite more mild than any benzo, that’s why many people don’t find it useful at all, and it doesn’t exhibit either tolerance or withdrawal syndrome when discontinued. It is (as correctly mentioned above) useful only for the treatment of General Anxiety Disorder. Oh, and by the way, Buspar is totally INEFFECTIVE for people that have been treated with benzos before in their life. According to recent studies, all benzos affect certain receptors in your brain in such a way, that any pharmacological action of Buspar at a later time is rendered useless. That’s all I had to say… Spiros Ketamis, MD
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And apparantly is prescribed mostly by US physicians because it lacks the physical dependence caused by benzodiazepines.
I’m always amazed how some doctors, and not only US ones, will prescribe just about anything instead of a benzo. Even anti psychotics! Sigh Ian
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Actually, I just want to attach some critical (IMHO) information here, about benzos and buspar. The main reason why doctors all around the globe prefer not to perscribe benzos (even mild ones like Xanax), is that they all have ADDICTIVE properties. Your brain gets used to function with the aid of benzos (pretty quickly that is), and when you (or your doctor) decide to discontinue the use, a withdrawal syndrome emerges. Depending on how gradually you cut off the use, the withdrawal effects might vary, from mild itchiness and anxiety to life threatening convulsions. Yes, the withdrawal syndrome from benzos IS life threatening (as opposed to, lets say, the withdrawal syndrome from opiates). I have personal experience from both types of withdrawals and I definitely believe that withdrawal from heroin is a piece of cake compared to that of Xanax. Also there’s the fact that benzos build tolerance quite quickly, meaning that you have to increase the doses in order to achieve the same effect. Buspar on the other hand is quite more mild than any benzo, that’s why many people don’t find it useful at all, and it doesn’t exhibit either tolerance or withdrawal syndrome when discontinued. It is (as correctly mentioned above) useful only for the treatment of General Anxiety Disorder. Oh, and by the way, Buspar is totally INEFFECTIVE for people that have been treated with benzos before in their life. According to recent studies, all benzos affect certain receptors in your brain in such a way, that any pharmacological action of Buspar at a later time is rendered useless. That’s all I had to say… Spiros Ketamis, MD
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – My doctor just gave me a script for Buspar and I have a few concerns before filling the script.. I have tried other SSRI’s and I seem to get some really bad side effects, even though they start me out on low doses, it doesn’t seem to matter. It increase my anxiety, to the point where I feel I have no control. So after my last attack and telling the doc that I just can’t do these SSRI’s he prescribed Buspar, I have been taking Xanax ..5mg at bedtime for the past 3 years, I use to take 2 or 3 a day but have cut back to just bed time, unless I feel an anxiety attack coming on during the day then I might take a 1/2 of a .5mg of Xanax just to help me out. But about this Buspar I have read this it has less side effects than most of these other SSRI’s is this true? Does it cause weight gain? I can’t afford to gain weight. My doctor tells me that I have anxiety and a bit of OCD just from things that I have told her. Will Buspar help with the OCD? I tried some natural things such as St. John’s Wort but I have gastritis and it upsets my stomach to bad to see if it would work for me. Any help would be appreciated… Thanks..
Actually Buspar is no SSRI although it does have something to do with serotonin. It’s not even an antidepressant. You mention *attacks* so I take it that you suffer from panic attacks and are diagnosed with *Panic Disorder*. If so there is little sense in taking Buspar as it does only (sometimes) work for mild to moderate GAD but not for PD. Now Xanax on the other hand is a first choice med for PD if not *the* fist choice one. You say that Xanax helps you so why not take it at a regular daily dose? Yes, you will develop *dependence* which means you can’t stop taking it suddenly but should do so by way of a slow taper (easy for most, difficult for some) but it is a med that actually *works*. The choice of course is yours. Philip – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text –
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My doctor just gave me a script for Buspar and I have a few concerns before filling the script.. I have tried other SSRI’s and I seem to get some really bad side
BuSpar is not an SSRI. It’s a partial agonist of serotonin 1A receptors. It seems not to be very effective for either anxiety or depression. And apparantly is prescribed mostly by US physicians because it lacks the physical dependence caused by benzodiazepines. effects, even though they start me out on low doses, it doesn’t seem to matter. It increase my anxiety, to the point where I feel I have no control. So after my last attack and telling the doc that I just can’t do these SSRI’s he prescribed Buspar, I have been taking Xanax .5mg at bedtime for the past 3 years, I use to take 2 or 3 a day but have cut back to just bed time, unless I feel an anxiety attack coming on during the day then I might take a 1/2 of a .5mg of Xanax just to help me out. But about this Buspar I have read this it has less side effects than most of these other SSRI’s is this true? Does it cause weight gain? I can’t afford to gain weight. My doctor tells me that I have anxiety and a bit of OCD just from things that I have told her.
BuSpar is ineffective in blocking PAs. Will Buspar help with the OCD?
BuSpar can be used to augment the effects of high dose SSRIs in treating OCD. I doubt it would be effective by itself. I tried some natural things such as St. John’s Wort but I have gastritis and it upsets my stomach to bad to see if it would work for me.
Does your doctor know what causes your gastritis? Appropriate treatment is determined by cause. Do you take alot of aspirin and other NSAIDs? Any help would be appreciated… Thanks..
Apparantly your doc is afraid to use benzos to treat the anxiety associated with the initiation of SSRIs. That anxiety generally decreases by itself in several weeks. In the meantime, a benzo on the side is very helpful. I’d find a psychiatrist who is not afraid to use benzodiazepines (i.e. one who is not benzophobic). Chip
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:But about this Buspar I have read this it has less side effects than :most of these other SSRI’s is this true? 
oes it cause weight gain? I can’t afford to gain weight. :My doctor tells me that I have anxiety and a bit of OCD just from :things that I have told her. :Will Buspar help with the OCD? :I tried some natural things such as St. John’s Wort but I have :gastritis and it upsets my stomach to bad to see if it would work for :me. :Any help would be appreciated… :Thanks.. Hi Babbler, Welcome to ASAP Buspar is neither a antidepressant nor a benzo, it is considered an anti-anxiety agent. The only disorder buspar seems to be somewhat effective for is generalized anxiety disorder. Personally, I think increasing your benzo dose would be a better way to go. You could always What kind of doctor is treating your anxiety? I`m getting the feeling it is your MD? If that is the case, your best bet would be to find a psychiatrist that specializes in anxiety disorders to diagnosis and treat you. Take care! Jackie ~*~I’m not like them, but I can pretend. The sun is gone, but I have a light. The day is done, but I’m havin’ fun. I think I’m dumb… maybe just happy~*~ ~Nirvana~
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My doctor just gave me a script for Buspar and I have a few concerns before filling the script.. I have tried other SSRI’s and I seem to get some really bad side effects, even though they start me out on low doses, it doesn’t seem to matter. It increase my anxiety, to the point where I feel I have no control. So after my last attack and telling the doc that I just can’t do these SSRI’s he prescribed Buspar, I have been taking Xanax .5mg at bedtime for the past 3 years, I use to take 2 or 3 a day but have cut back to just bed time, unless I feel an anxiety attack coming on during the day then I might take a 1/2 of a .5mg of Xanax just to help me out. But about this Buspar I have read this it has less side effects than most of these other SSRI’s is this true? Does it cause weight gain? I can’t afford to gain weight. My doctor tells me that I have anxiety and a bit of OCD just from things that I have told her. Will Buspar help with the OCD? I tried some natural things such as St. John’s Wort but I have gastritis and it upsets my stomach to bad to see if it would work for me. Any help would be appreciated… Thanks..
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