Buspar Vs Paroxetine

My doctor wants me to take BuSpar instead of Paroxetine. Can someone please help explain the differences and what would be better?

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Which one is preferred depends on the condition being treated, and its severity.

Buspar contains the active ingredient Buspirone, and it is most commonly used to treat anxiety disorders, either of long-term, or acute duration.

The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and mood changes.

Ref: Buspar Information

And Paroxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, it works by keeping one of our happy chemicals (Serotonin) bouncing around in the brain longer for those who may not produce enough, to help various conditions, such as depression, anxiety, and panic disorder.

Ref: Paroxetine Information

The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, weight gain, and mood changes.

Sometimes, they are even prescribed together, if needed, to get better control of someone's mental health.

Are you on any other medications? What condition(s) are you diagnosed with?

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