Description
Buspirone is the first drug in a group of slow-acting azapirone anxiolytics. Buspirone has been shown to have selective anxiolytic activity. Buspirone relieves stress, has a limited sedative or muscle relaxant effect and does not cause a decrease in mental readiness.
What is buspirone?
Buspirone is an anti-anxiety medicine that affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with anxiety.
Buspirone is used to treat symptoms of anxiety, such as fear, tension, irritability, dizziness, pounding heartbeat, and other physical symptoms.
Buspirone is not an anti-psychotic medication and should not be used in place of medication prescribed by your doctor for psychotic disorders.
Buspirone has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 1,313 reviews on Drugs.com. 48% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 36% reported a negative experience.
| Condition | Avg. Rating | Reviews | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anxiety | 1103 reviewsfor Anxiety | 52 medications | |
| Panic Disorder | 159 reviewsfor Panic Disorder | 18 medications | |
| Sexual Dysfunction, SSRI Induced Off-label | 36 reviewsfor Sexual Dysfunction, SSRI Induced | 14 medications | |
| Borderline Personality Disorder Off-label | 15 reviewsfor Borderline Personality Disorder | 28 medications |
