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Brand Names: BuSpar
Generic Name: Buspirone

What is Buspirone? Buspirone is used to treat anxiety disorders. It is also used in the short-term treatment of symptoms of anxiety. Read more...Click to read more below

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Reasons Taken

19 patients in the community are taking or have taken Buspirone.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Anxiety 9 50%
Other 7 38%
Fatigue 1 5%
General health 1 5%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Buspirone.

  0 mg day 1.5 day 10 mg day 15 mg day 20 mg day 30 mg day 45 mg day 75 mg day
  2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 5 Number of Patients: 5 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Buspirone or how long patients were taking Buspirone before stopping.

Currently taking Buspirone

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
1
3
2
2
3

Stopped taking Buspirone

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
3
1
0
0
0
Why Patients Stopped Taking Buspirone (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 2 50% Other: 50%
Doctor's advice 1 25% Doctor's advice: 25%
Side effects too severe 1 25% Side effects too severe: 25%


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