Buspirone
Buspirone is an anxiolytic used regularly for selected anxiety disorders. It does not provide immediate relief during a panic attack and its benefit develops over time. Listed uses include generalised anxiety disorder.
Medicine containing Buspirone
Key points
- Buspirone is taken as a planned ongoing treatment rather than only when anxiety peaks.
- Serotonergic medicines, monoamine-oxidase inhibitors, grapefruit and liver or kidney problems require review.
- Suicidal intent, severe agitation with fever or muscle rigidity, or a serious allergic reaction needs urgent care.
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How it works
Buspirone acts mainly as a partial agonist at serotonin 5-HT1A receptors and also affects dopamine signalling. It is not a benzodiazepine and has a different onset and withdrawal profile.
Important safety checks
Liver or kidney impairment, pregnancy, recent monoamine-oxidase-inhibitor use and other serotonergic medicines require review. Alcohol and sedating medicines can worsen dizziness. Follow product instructions about grapefruit and avoid driving until individual effects are known.
When to seek urgent care
Seek urgent help for suicidal intent, severe agitation or confusion with sweating, fever, diarrhoea, tremor or muscle rigidity, fainting, facial swelling or breathing difficulty.
Further reading
FAQ
What is buspirone used for?
Buspirone is an anxiolytic used for some anxiety disorders, including generalised anxiety disorder. It is taken as a planned ongoing treatment, not only when anxiety peaks.
How does buspirone work?
Buspirone acts mainly on serotonin 5-HT1A receptors and also affects dopamine signalling. It is not a benzodiazepine, so it starts working, and stops, in a different way.
Which product contains buspirone?
The buspirone product on SGMeds is Buspar, and its page gives the strengths and pack sizes.
How long does buspirone take to work?
Buspirone can take 1 to 2 weeks to start working, and the full benefit builds up over time. It does not give immediate relief during a panic attack.
What are the side effects of buspirone?
Common side effects include dizziness, headache, nausea and lightheadedness. Insomnia, nervousness and excitement can also happen, and a reaction to too much serotonin (serotonin syndrome) is a serious side effect that needs immediate medical attention.
Can buspirone be taken with alcohol or other medicines?
Alcohol and sedating medicines can make dizziness worse. If you eat grapefruit, take a monoamine oxidase inhibitor or another serotonergic medicine, or have liver or kidney problems, check with your doctor or pharmacist first.
How is buspirone priced?
The product on this page shows a price for each strength and pack size in Singapore dollars, converted from US dollars, so the exchange rate can change the final amount. Larger packs usually cost less per tablet.
Payment and prices →Can I order buspirone without a prescription?
Yes. SGMeds does not ask for a prescription to order buspirone: we place the order with our pharmacy partner, which prepares it and arranges delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I buy buspirone online in Singapore?
Yes, here on SGMeds: choose the product, strength and pack, then check out. We deliver to Singapore and Malaysia. Express shipping is tracked and takes up to 1 week, and Regular shipping takes up to 3 weeks.
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