buspar and prozac (buspirone and Fluoxetine)
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rev. christopher
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Hey! I was wondering if anyone else on here was taking buspar?! Cause I haven't seen not one discussion about it.
I took buspar for a year about 3 yrs ago, and it worked so well! I quit having anxiety attacks entirely! I started out taking a good bit, only bc I was having up to 5 panic attacks a day, I started out at 15mg 3 times a day, but then I went down to a much smaller dose after time. Then, after I started feeling better, lke an idiot without the doctors orders, I quit taking it for a couple years and my anxiety came back with a vengaence. I'm back on it and it helps. I take 10mg twice daily. It really helps on the onset of a panic attack aswell. The only problem I've had is one side effect I feel spaced out every now and then when I take it, but it only lasts for maybe 30 min and goes away, and it helps to take with a little snack or a bottle of water.
Hope this helps.
I took buspar for a year about 3 yrs ago, and it worked so well! I quit having anxiety attacks entirely! I started out taking a good bit, only bc I was having up to 5 panic attacks a day, I started out at 15mg 3 times a day, but then I went down to a much smaller dose after time. Then, after I started feeling better, lke an idiot without the doctors orders, I quit taking it for a couple years and my anxiety came back with a vengaence. I'm back on it and it helps. I take 10mg twice daily. It really helps on the onset of a panic attack aswell. The only problem I've had is one side effect I feel spaced out every now and then when I take it, but it only lasts for maybe 30 min and goes away, and it helps to take with a little snack or a bottle of water.
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thanks heatherbug but i found the the combo of these two drugs is dangerous
busPIRone and fluoxetine (Major Drug-Drug)
MONITOR CLOSELY: Concomitant use of agents with serotonergic activity such as serotonin reuptake inhibitors, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants, 5-HT1 receptor agonists, ergot alkaloids, lithium, St. John's wort, phenylpiperidine opioids, dextromethorphan, and tryptophan may potentiate the risk of serotonin syndrome, which is a rare but serious and potentially fatal condition thought to result from hyperstimulation of brainstem 5-HT1A and 2A receptors. Symptoms of the serotonin syndrome may include mental status changes such as irritability, altered consciousness, confusion, hallucinations, and coma; autonomic dysfunction such as tachycardia, hyperthermia, diaphoresis, shivering, blood pressure lability, and mydriasis; neuromuscular abnormalities such as hyperreflexia, myoclonus, tremor, rigidity, and ataxia; and gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
MANAGEMENT: In general, the concomitant use of multiple serotonergic agents should be avoided if possible, or otherwise approached with caution if potential benefit is deemed to outweigh the risk. Patients should be closely monitored for symptoms of the serotonin syndrome during treatment. Particular caution is advised when increasing the dosages of these agents. The potential risk for serotonin syndrome should be considered even when administering serotonergic agents sequentially, as some agents may demonstrate a prolonged elimination half-life. For example, a 5-week washout period is recommended following use of fluoxetine before administering another serotonergic agent. If serotonin syndrome develops or is suspected during the course of therapy, all serotonergic agents should be discontinued immediately and supportive care rendered as necessary. Moderately ill patients may also benefit from the administration of a serotonin antagonist (e.g., cyproheptadine, chlorpromazine). Severe cases should be managed under consultation with a toxicologist and may require sedation, neuromuscular paralysis, intubation, and mechanical ventilation in addition to the other measures.
busPIRone and fluoxetine (Major Drug-Drug)
MONITOR CLOSELY: Concomitant use of agents with serotonergic activity such as serotonin reuptake inhibitors, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants, 5-HT1 receptor agonists, ergot alkaloids, lithium, St. John's wort, phenylpiperidine opioids, dextromethorphan, and tryptophan may potentiate the risk of serotonin syndrome, which is a rare but serious and potentially fatal condition thought to result from hyperstimulation of brainstem 5-HT1A and 2A receptors. Symptoms of the serotonin syndrome may include mental status changes such as irritability, altered consciousness, confusion, hallucinations, and coma; autonomic dysfunction such as tachycardia, hyperthermia, diaphoresis, shivering, blood pressure lability, and mydriasis; neuromuscular abnormalities such as hyperreflexia, myoclonus, tremor, rigidity, and ataxia; and gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
MANAGEMENT: In general, the concomitant use of multiple serotonergic agents should be avoided if possible, or otherwise approached with caution if potential benefit is deemed to outweigh the risk. Patients should be closely monitored for symptoms of the serotonin syndrome during treatment. Particular caution is advised when increasing the dosages of these agents. The potential risk for serotonin syndrome should be considered even when administering serotonergic agents sequentially, as some agents may demonstrate a prolonged elimination half-life. For example, a 5-week washout period is recommended following use of fluoxetine before administering another serotonergic agent. If serotonin syndrome develops or is suspected during the course of therapy, all serotonergic agents should be discontinued immediately and supportive care rendered as necessary. Moderately ill patients may also benefit from the administration of a serotonin antagonist (e.g., cyproheptadine, chlorpromazine). Severe cases should be managed under consultation with a toxicologist and may require sedation, neuromuscular paralysis, intubation, and mechanical ventilation in addition to the other measures.
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Rev. Christopher, you got that interaction from drugs.com probably? It's a decent website, though what you've pasted below is not black and white. For example, I take Buspar and Zyrtec and the website states that the combination of those two should be monitored closely as well. I spoke to my doctor and the pharmacist and they say it's really not that big of a deal, just to take them at least 3 hours apart. So I take one at night and the other in the morning. You can check with your doctor to make sure, but he probably already knows the interaction of those two.
HeatherBug, I get the exact same spacey feeling you speak of for about 30 mins after taking Buspar...it's pretty odd. It doesn't happen all the time. I never thought about the empty stomach thing...perhaps I should pay more attention to that. Thanks!
HeatherBug, I get the exact same spacey feeling you speak of for about 30 mins after taking Buspar...it's pretty odd. It doesn't happen all the time. I never thought about the empty stomach thing...perhaps I should pay more attention to that. Thanks!
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I have been taking Buspar for 4 years along with Celexa and if it wasnt for the Buspar I would have lost my mind from all the panic attacks. I still have them every so often but now I recognize what it is and I am able to stop it before it gets too bad by taking a Buspar immediately. Sometimes, when I think I might be getting over having them I stop taking the Buspar and then here they come with a vengeance. I don't like having to depend on these meds because I don't like walking around like I am not here. It makes you totaly void of any feelings one way or another.
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I just started taking Buspar and I also take Celexa (citalopram). I was having light headedness, nasea, hot flashes for about 30 mins after taking 30mg on a full stomach. I called the Dr. and they recommended I stick to the 15 mg dose, and it's better. I still have heart palpatations occassionally, but overall the Buspar seems to help!? I was hoping this "booster" as my Dr. called it would be a short term fix until the program "kicked in". How long does it take to realize "the program" is the right thing to do?
I think you might have a better result with less side effects if you cut down the amount of your dosage to 10 mg. a day. Believe it or not, the lower the dose of Buspar, the better result. I know this because I am one of those people who is very sensitive to meds, and my body can only handle low doses of meds that other people would have to take a much higher dose to feel any improvement. You may be like I am when it comes to tolerating meds. Try it, and see if it makes any difference. Everyone is different and what suits your body may not sut someone else. You have to experiment and see what is right for you.
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I was taking buspar 10 mg 3x a day for about three months and it seemed to work great. Then I started getting very anxious again with all the body symtoms, so the doctor prescribed 15 mg 3x a day. That didn't stop my anxiety, so we tried various antidepressants. About three weeks ago, I started on pristiq. The doctor instructed me to wean myself off the buspar 5 mg per week. I am also taking .025 xanax twice a day. However, all these meds don't seem to totally block anxious feelings. If something is bothering me, the anxious feelings will come back (but not as strong as when on no meds), then I just have to work through them. The program is really helpful. You have to keep trying the best combination that works for you. I've already tried 3 other antidepressants.