Pros & Cons
Buspirone Pros and Cons
- Buspirone carries a lower risk of dependency and withdrawal symptoms compared to other medications used to treat anxiety disorders.
- It causes less drowsiness than other anti-anxiety medications.
- It is available as a lower-cost generic.
- Buspirone comes in various dosage strengths, such as 5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, and 30 mg, which allows easier dosage adjustment.
- This medicine is not for quick relief of anxiety symptoms. It can take several weeks for buspirone to have its full effect.
- You need to take it 2-3 times a day
- It can interact with grapefruit juice.
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