Xanax Vs. Buspar
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Yes-what is the major difference between these 2 meds? I have taken xanax for several years. I'm thinking abt. changing to Buspar. Can you switch meds like these without tapering off the xanax. Does Buspar help w/ Panic attacks?

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Re: Glen (# 3)

busbars are garbage they will do nothing for panic attacks or anxiety u can take busbars everyday as written but garanteed u will be crying for a real benzo if your having a panic attack or bad anxiety,your better off just keep going lower on your benzo until u think u can stop all to gether or like i said keep going down until your comfatable because there is nothing and i mean nothing that will stop panic,or anxiety thoughts from a pill u took at 8 am and takes time to help i guess but what you do at 2 pm 6 pm ,11 pm,u need a instant help sometimes so maby take busbar but have your dr. give u a small dose of valuim or k pins for a instant attack!!!!

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Re: Barbwire (# 7)

FYI ADHD meds work great by themselves too if someone has ADHD.

And yes my anxiety got immediately better after one dose of Adderall. I was sad that I resisted stimulant medication for so long because I thought it would make anxiety worse. It was what I needed the whole time because I have terrible ADHD

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Re: Veronica (# 5)

Yep a 0.25 mg xanax fixes my anxiety attacks pretty immediately. Buspar never did a thing for me. At all.

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Re: Stephanie Davis (# 4)

Probably not. Gabapentin would probably help more, but that medicine is problematic too.

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Re: Glen (# 3)

Same I don’t believe it actually does anything for anxiety I think it’s placebo effect in people who thinks it works, if they even exist. I’ve never heard of anyone claiming this medication helps their anxiety.

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Omg no lol buspar is NOTHING like a benzo. Good luck to you I don’t think you will like this change.

Try it, but BuSpar never did anything for my anxiety at all. It didn’t make me feel as sick as other SSRIs, but it didn’t do a thing for my anxiety.

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Re: SpriteLee (# 183)

Now thats a good doctor,sympathetic to the patients needs

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Re: chris (# 8)

I agree it’s highly addicting and it becomes dangerous if take anything else sedating (like ambien or if you drink) because you’ll likely black out quickly and have major gaps in time. It’s only worth taking if you have the will power to only take it as prescribed, and get clear confirmation from your doctor that when you decide to go off of it, they will give you a 2-3 month taper. I know it sounds long, but it depends on your dose and how long you’re taking it. I had a taper that was a few weeks after taking 3mg a day and had an episode of psychosis unlikely anything I’ve ever experienced. I eventually went back on it and when I was ready to go off 2mg/day, I had an 8-week taper schedule, followed it exactly and it was much much easier. You can also take supplemental medicines to help with coming off of it (buspar, gabapentin, etc.) so talk to your doctor about whether that can be part of a transition plan when it is time to go off of it.

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Re: Kirstin (# 6)

Hi. I've been on buspirone for five years. And it works. Just at the beginning I had
those symptoms but after ur body gets used to it it will work. Be patience. I know it's hard, but things will be better..

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Re: chris (# 8)

There's one thing about klonopin if you take it you can't ever get stay on pain meds even when you have both problems they will tell you that you can't take both I know this cause I was told by doctors

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Re: Barbwire (# 7)

I’ve been on 5mgs Xanax 2times a day for the past 3yrs now I’m being put on the buspar will I have withdraw from switching over can u respond quickly

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Ive been on zanax for 3 years for anxiety and my doctor just put me on busporine im scared ive read alot of things about it i dont like please someone tell me their experience

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Re: Glen (# 3)
Xanax since 97. Never abused it. I take 2 tablets daily, ttl 4mg. I would not recommend that much to anyone who drinks any alcohol or another med that caused drowsiness. I tolerate it well, but I once accidentally took 3 tablets. Just took a full glass of h20 and slept a couple hrs. Note* Nds will try to get ppl to switch. If it's not working, switch to something else. But remember, Xanax generic is about $4 to 7 $ for 60 (2mg) tablets. Cheaper than as prime. Doctor will not get a boat cruise with that.

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There are doctors who will prescibe. You have to keep looking.

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Not the same
Period!! Ive was on xanax since 1988 , took exactly as given for 28 years. New,doc took me off and on buspar.
Sotty all u buspar users. Xanax if far better

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My doctor is the same way. She is even trying to get my mom off of her 0.25mg xanax... she's 62 with major heart issues, anxiety, and depression. A few people abuse medication and the people who actually need them get punished.

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Does a Buspar tablet (that has "tv 1003, 555" on it) affect you the same way a Xanax would? If so, what mg Xanax would you compare one to? If not, what would you compare it to? How strong is 1 tablet?

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Thank you I appreciate that. I've been on 2 15mg a day and taking a bar or two when I get over whelmed. But the longer I've been on buse they are starting to get into my system and having less panic attacks. Or just feel over whelmed is when I take a bar or a half thank you for replying I appreciate it

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look into CBD , it comes in many forms , pills ,etc. you will be surprised how it works and how it has helped so many get away from harmful med's.

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Hi I just moved to Florida from MA where I was prescribed 2 2mg bars a day. I do not have any insurance due to the fresh move... So unfortunately I found someone who is prescribed 15mg busebar and as I've been reading all comments. I would just like to know the efficiency of one ze555 compared to a2mg bar. Thank you

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