What is Buspirone?
Buspirone is an anxiolytic or anti-anxiety medication which is used to treat anxiety disorders or for the short-term treatment of anxiety symptoms. It comes in the form of an oral tablet which is usually taken twice daily. Buspirone helps to regulate certain brain chemicals which may be unbalanced in a person with anxiety. It may take several weeks to find the dosage that is effective for you.
How does Buspirone work?
Buspirone works by altering the levels of certain naturally occurring substances in the brain to treat the symptoms of anxiety. Compared to other anti-anxiety medications, Buspirone has the benefits of milder side effects, low risk of withdrawal symptoms, and a lack of major sedative effects, while still proving effective at reducing anxiety.
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