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Posted by TDH on November 7, 2000, at 11:35:02
I was on Buspar for a little over two weeks and had very bad reactions. I was confused and couldn't function normally,I quit taking it 2 days ago and after that reaction, I plan on never taking anything else again, my anxiety feelings weren't half that bad. My question is how long will I have these side effects of feelings of confusion and bad coordination, dizzy feelings , headache etc... please tell me these feelings will go away SOON! I can't think straight and that is so Scary!
Posted by Buffet on November 7, 2000, at 17:30:52
In reply to Bad Reaction to Buspar, posted by TDH on November 7, 2000, at 11:35:02
> I was on Buspar for a little over two weeks and had very bad reactions. I was confused and couldn't function normally,I quit taking it 2 days ago and after that reaction, I plan on never taking anything else again, my anxiety feelings weren't half that bad. My question is how long will I have these side effects of feelings of confusion and bad coordination, dizzy feelings , headache etc... please tell me these feelings will go away SOON! I can't think straight and that is so Scary!
I'm glad you posted this question. The exact same thing happened to me. I am now taking it under a trial basis at 15 mg before bed, and will post soon my findings on a new thread.I couldn't tolerate the symptoms either and quit within a week and 3 days. I had headache, mild nausea, horible sleepiness (as in NO energy), and increased depression. What I found was that after I stopped taking it, the next day the depressive symptoms lifted some what and I felt great. Same thing the next day, and then I was back to my old self the third day on.
Let me know what side effects you have noticed after quiting, if any, and if they were good or bad. I want to know if it was just my physiology or a reaction from going off the BuSpar. The bad side effects should wane very soon but let me know if you notice any good side effects after it is out of your system.
Buffet
Posted by JohnL on November 8, 2000, at 3:13:40
In reply to Bad Reaction to Buspar, posted by TDH on November 7, 2000, at 11:35:02
> I was on Buspar for a little over two weeks and had very bad reactions. I was confused and couldn't function normally,I quit taking it 2 days ago and after that reaction, I plan on never taking anything else again, my anxiety feelings weren't half that bad. My question is how long will I have these side effects of feelings of confusion and bad coordination, dizzy feelings , headache etc... please tell me these feelings will go away SOON! I can't think straight and that is so Scary!
Don't worry, Buspar is in and out fairly fast. What you describe sounds exactly like how I felt on Buspar too. You must have more endurance than me, because I quit at week one instead of week 2. I mean, I have to go to work and function and drive and stuff, ya know? I felt like I was in dazed confused fog the whole time.
Buspar is a finicky drug. It's effects are all over the map and it's not very predictable or reliable. I can't understand why this overly expensive drug is so popular. I've known very very few people that have been happy with it on a longterm basis. My pdoc had not a single patient do well on it.
Anyway, concerning how you felt on Buspar, you aren't alone. I wonder what causes that though? Serotonin agonism? Serotonin antagonism? Both combined? Dopamine antagonism? The metabolite being a NE antagonist? All combined into one quirky mixture? Who knows. Rest assured, it will pass in a few days at most if it hasn't already.
John
Posted by TDH on November 8, 2000, at 13:14:13
In reply to Re: Bad Reaction to Buspar, posted by Buffet on November 7, 2000, at 17:30:52
> > I was on Buspar for a little over two weeks and had very bad reactions. I was confused and couldn't function normally,I quit taking it 2 days ago and after that reaction, I plan on never taking anything else again, my anxiety feelings weren't half that bad. My question is how long will I have these side effects of feelings of confusion and bad coordination, dizzy feelings , headache etc... please tell me these feelings will go away SOON! I can't think straight and that is so Scary!
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> I'm glad you posted this question. The exact same thing happened to me. I am now taking it under a trial basis at 15 mg before bed, and will post soon my findings on a new thread.
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> I couldn't tolerate the symptoms either and quit within a week and 3 days. I had headache, mild nausea, horible sleepiness (as in NO energy), and increased depression. What I found was that after I stopped taking it, the next day the depressive symptoms lifted some what and I felt great. Same thing the next day, and then I was back to my old self the third day on.
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> Let me know what side effects you have noticed after quiting, if any, and if they were good or bad. I want to know if it was just my physiology or a reaction from going off the BuSpar. The bad side effects should wane very soon but let me know if you notice any good side effects after it is out of your system.
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> BuffetThanks for Responding, I still don't feel quite like myself, I feel Foggy and my eyes burn and I have had a severe Headache for 3 days, I can't wait till I am my old self again, its nice to know that I am not the only one out there that has had this problem.
Posted by T~ on November 8, 2000, at 13:16:16
In reply to Re: Bad Reaction to Buspar, posted by JohnL on November 8, 2000, at 3:13:40
> > I was on Buspar for a little over two weeks and had very bad reactions. I was confused and couldn't function normally,I quit taking it 2 days ago and after that reaction, I plan on never taking anything else again, my anxiety feelings weren't half that bad. My question is how long will I have these side effects of feelings of confusion and bad coordination, dizzy feelings , headache etc... please tell me these feelings will go away SOON! I can't think straight and that is so Scary!
>
> Don't worry, Buspar is in and out fairly fast. What you describe sounds exactly like how I felt on Buspar too. You must have more endurance than me, because I quit at week one instead of week 2. I mean, I have to go to work and function and drive and stuff, ya know? I felt like I was in dazed confused fog the whole time.
>
> Buspar is a finicky drug. It's effects are all over the map and it's not very predictable or reliable. I can't understand why this overly expensive drug is so popular. I've known very very few people that have been happy with it on a longterm basis. My pdoc had not a single patient do well on it.
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> Anyway, concerning how you felt on Buspar, you aren't alone. I wonder what causes that though? Serotonin agonism? Serotonin antagonism? Both combined? Dopamine antagonism? The metabolite being a NE antagonist? All combined into one quirky mixture? Who knows. Rest assured, it will pass in a few days at most if it hasn't already.
> JohnI take 15mg of BuSpar 3x daily for anxiety along w/ 20mg Celexa for depression. i have noticed if i hold off til midmorning to take the first dose of BuSpar my head is clearer afterwards. I am sure there are BETTER drugs out there but personally i am happy w/ this combo...well not the sexual side effects w/ Celexa but have been learning to 'live' w/ it for now.
T~
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