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Brand Names:
BuSpar
What is Buspirone?
Buspirone is used to treat anxiety disorders. It is also used in the short-term treatment of symptoms of anxiety.
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88 patients in the community are taking or have taken Buspirone.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Treat my mood condition(s) | 31 | 35% |
| Anxiety | 30 | 34% |
| Other | 13 | 14% |
| Anxiety and Frustration | 1 | 1% |
| Panic attack(s) | 1 | 1% |
| Fatigue | 1 | 1% |
| disease-related symptoms | 1 | 1% |
| General health | 1 | 1% |
| Depression | 1 | 1% |
How long current patients have been taking Buspirone or how long patients were taking Buspirone before stopping.
Results from 14 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
| Moderate | 13% | 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Slight | 50% | 4 |
| None | 25% | 2 |
| Can't tell | 13% | 1 |
Anxiety
| Severe | 7% | 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 14% | 2 |
| Mild | 14% | 2 |
| None | 64% | 9 |
Top reported side-effects include: Anxiety, Inner restlessness, Brain fog
Summary results are based on 14 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.