Reviewer: 13-18 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I only took this twice. My doctor said it would take at least 3 weeks or so to kick in, but since I'm very respective to drugs I felt this immediately. The first time I took it it really helped with my anxiety, made me much more outgoing, and calmed my nerves. Along with not being able to clearly think before I said things. I still thought it worked pretty well, until it started to wear off and I ... Show Full Comment

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I only took this twice. My doctor said it would take at least 3 weeks or so to kick in, but since I'm very respective to drugs I felt this immediately. The first time I took it it really helped with my anxiety, made me much more outgoing, and calmed my nerves. Along with not being able to clearly think before I said things. I still thought it worked pretty well, until it started to wear off and I realized what affect it had on me. Not thinking clearly and not being able to feel many emotions. The second time I took it, don't ask me why, it had a completely different affect on me. It made me completely and totally out of it, I could hardly think thoughts at all, and if I did they made no sense. This time I felt absolutely no emotions... not happy, not sad, just dead. I also almost passed out and puked. If you're looking for something to numb your emotions, this may be for you. But I wouldn't reccomend it; taking drugs like these only solve to mask problems. I also devolved insomnia almost directly after taking it, that's listed as a side-affect but I'm not sure if this caused that.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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This has really helped with anxiety, even my fear of flying, plane rides are tolerable now. There were no side effects for me...

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This has really helped with anxiety, even my fear of flying, plane rides are tolerable now. There were no side effects for me...
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Reviewer: Estelle , 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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So like any other med getting on it sucks. Missing a dose sucks. But after taking 7 SSRIs and a few other things I have noticed this combined wih leakproof and adderal make life something I can manage and enjoy. This has really improved my quality of life when I'm consistent in taking it.

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So like any other med getting on it sucks. Missing a dose sucks. But after taking 7 SSRIs and a few other things I have noticed this combined wih leakproof and adderal make life something I can manage and enjoy. This has really improved my quality of life when I'm consistent in taking it.
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Reviewer: 25-34 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Worked well to treat my anxiety and wasn't too strong like other medications. I decided the side effects made it not worth it for me. After taking it for a few months (maybe 3) I noticed I was having cardiovascular problems, my blood pressure was high and my heart would beat fast after walking a few feet. I'm a 31 year old that's only about 5 pounds overweight, so this is unusual. I went off B ... Show Full Comment

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Worked well to treat my anxiety and wasn't too strong like other medications. I decided the side effects made it not worth it for me. After taking it for a few months (maybe 3) I noticed I was having cardiovascular problems, my blood pressure was high and my heart would beat fast after walking a few feet. I'm a 31 year old that's only about 5 pounds overweight, so this is unusual. I went off Buspar for a while and the when going back on it, the heart seemed to be working harder again after only a couple days on the drug. I also noticed that while I could think more clearly and logically, I had trouble recalling information. Memories, statistics, and history that used to be second-nature were extremely hard to remember at times. Also, I am having neck pain when I take it to the point that when I stand too long, I can't move my neck down without incredible soreness. I've had neck pain for years before taking Buspar, but it seemed like it flared up more often and with more intensity when taking Buspar. So, I have concerns that there'd be permanent damage to my memory, muscles or heart, so I quit taking it. It's disappointing because Buspar really did cure me of most of my anxiety problems without any intoxicated feeling.
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Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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I was on Buspar only for anxiety and took for at least 6 months. I had to have the dose increased several times because it did nothing and an hour after taking it I would have a headache and get lightheaded like in a fog and it would also make me feel sick to my stomach. I had to stop taking it and switch to something else. I never felt like it did anything for me but make me sick.

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I was on Buspar only for anxiety and took for at least 6 months. I had to have the dose increased several times because it did nothing and an hour after taking it I would have a headache and get lightheaded like in a fog and it would also make me feel sick to my stomach. I had to stop taking it and switch to something else. I never felt like it did anything for me but make me sick.
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