Xanax Vs. Buspar (Page 14) (Top voted first)

Yes-what is the major difference between these 2 meds? I have taken xanax for several years. I'm thinking abt. changing to Buspar. Can you switch meds like these without tapering off the xanax. Does Buspar help w/ Panic attacks?

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I was on 2 milligram Xanax for many many years when I decided I wanted to get off of all of that I tapered off of the Xanax until I was on no medication I also used talk therapy during this time. And as much as I would like to have been able to handle all of my emotional crisis on my own I found it it was necessary at times to take something I had heard of Buspar and it was prescribed for me and initially it was prescribed as a daily medication however I found relief upon taking the pill it does not have the same immediate effect as Xanax I preferred the effects of Buspar much more. When taking the Buspar I was not sleepy my speech was not slurred and my mind was still clear period so regardless of what anyone says about the fact that it has to build up in your system I don't believe that. Medications like that affect each and every person differently I also believe that if you begin taking a medication with the minds that it's not going to work then it's not. That's just my experience with the pill and the transition but everybody's chemical makeup is very different so what one person experiences from medication will never be identical to another person experiences. The best of luck to you and your transition

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Having starting suffering from anxiety also that started with menopause I wish they would do more research into this. It seems to be very common

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I'm on buspar,it works but prefer to be on xanax,but my doctor won't put me on them,who puts u on xanax,tell me please.

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I have found that BuSpar has been incredibly effective for me. I took it over several years.'ill say one thing, I had the worst anxiety of my life when I was taken off of it. This is the kind of anxiety where you can't get away from it. It lasted about three days.I'd just stay away from any benzodiazepine. because it is addictive and the withdrawal is vicious.

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Buspar freaked me out more!!! Gave me more anxiety to the point I had to go to ER!! Never again!!!!

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I can so relate to your frustration!!! However for me, I found Ativan to be a lot easier on the body. For me I feel it leaves the body slower and Xanax left so fast my anxiety was equal or worse than before I took it. The crappy thing is, I fell 33 feet and had a 5 level spinal fusion and will soon have knee surgery. I have had anxiety for years and years back I was treated with Xanax and only used it for a crutch during my troubled times. I exercise and for me it is very useful in taking my anxiety completely away. I stuck and have no idea what to do as the doctor only allowed me to be treated with Ativan for 30 days took me right off of it and started me on Buspar which I'm not really upset by it cause I don't want to take it very long and form a dependence with the medication but s*** it really works. I suffer every night from anxiety attacks. I'm not allowed to exercise right now and that's the doctors orders but not willing to help me. I don't know what to do and I'm really hoping in just a couple weeks the Buspar really helps. This sucks I hope someone has truly experienced success with Buspar cause I'm really about to go off on my doctors! Workers Comp treats me like I dove off a roof and asked to cut my back open and can't pay my damn bills with 250 a week. So to people that abuse Ativan or whatever I hope it's really worth the high to screw people up that truly need it. Selfish and very weak people who chase a high everyday instead of dealing with your problems head on. If you do find the strength I promise you life will be so much more enjoyable and beautiful than what your chasing right now. Thanks for letting me vent, it really helped me tonight and I wish everyone a healthier lifestyle.

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I totally agree with how ur feeling. After 30 years on 5mg xanax my doctor just stopped my medication. I had a small cleaning business and now i cant drive or leave the house. I'm dizzy and cant focus with constant attacks. I'm trying to get a new prescription for them but i'm afraid as i don't know if they are the proper ones? Can anyone help me please?

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That's the problem, people are getting them off the doctors and selling them for a tenner each but leaving me at 57 yrs old and having been taken off them after 30 years is a f****n disgrace.... I hope they're happy for ruining peoples lives.

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Hi I just moved to Florida from MA where I was prescribed 2 2mg bars a day. I do not have any insurance due to the fresh move... So unfortunately I found someone who is prescribed 15mg busebar and as I've been reading all comments. I would just like to know the efficiency of one ze555 compared to a2mg bar. Thank you

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look into CBD , it comes in many forms , pills ,etc. you will be surprised how it works and how it has helped so many get away from harmful med's.

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Thank you I appreciate that. I've been on 2 15mg a day and taking a bar or two when I get over whelmed. But the longer I've been on buse they are starting to get into my system and having less panic attacks. Or just feel over whelmed is when I take a bar or a half thank you for replying I appreciate it

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Does a Buspar tablet (that has "tv 1003, 555" on it) affect you the same way a Xanax would? If so, what mg Xanax would you compare one to? If not, what would you compare it to? How strong is 1 tablet?

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Not the same
Period!! Ive was on xanax since 1988 , took exactly as given for 28 years. New,doc took me off and on buspar.
Sotty all u buspar users. Xanax if far better

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There are doctors who will prescibe. You have to keep looking.

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Re: Glen (# 3)
Xanax since 97. Never abused it. I take 2 tablets daily, ttl 4mg. I would not recommend that much to anyone who drinks any alcohol or another med that caused drowsiness. I tolerate it well, but I once accidentally took 3 tablets. Just took a full glass of h20 and slept a couple hrs. Note* Nds will try to get ppl to switch. If it's not working, switch to something else. But remember, Xanax generic is about $4 to 7 $ for 60 (2mg) tablets. Cheaper than as prime. Doctor will not get a boat cruise with that.

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Ive been on zanax for 3 years for anxiety and my doctor just put me on busporine im scared ive read alot of things about it i dont like please someone tell me their experience

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Re: chris (# 8)

There's one thing about klonopin if you take it you can't ever get stay on pain meds even when you have both problems they will tell you that you can't take both I know this cause I was told by doctors

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Re: Kirstin (# 6)

Hi. I've been on buspirone for five years. And it works. Just at the beginning I had
those symptoms but after ur body gets used to it it will work. Be patience. I know it's hard, but things will be better..

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Re: chris (# 8)

I agree it’s highly addicting and it becomes dangerous if take anything else sedating (like ambien or if you drink) because you’ll likely black out quickly and have major gaps in time. It’s only worth taking if you have the will power to only take it as prescribed, and get clear confirmation from your doctor that when you decide to go off of it, they will give you a 2-3 month taper. I know it sounds long, but it depends on your dose and how long you’re taking it. I had a taper that was a few weeks after taking 3mg a day and had an episode of psychosis unlikely anything I’ve ever experienced. I eventually went back on it and when I was ready to go off 2mg/day, I had an 8-week taper schedule, followed it exactly and it was much much easier. You can also take supplemental medicines to help with coming off of it (buspar, gabapentin, etc.) so talk to your doctor about whether that can be part of a transition plan when it is time to go off of it.

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Re: SpriteLee (# 183)

Now thats a good doctor,sympathetic to the patients needs

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