MEDICATION REFERENCE
Buspirone and non-benzodiazepine anxiolytics
Used for longer-term management of generalized anxiety, with a lower risk of dependence than benzodiazepines.
USAGE NOTES
- Usually taken regularly, a few times a day, rather than as needed.
- Can take 2 to 4 weeks for full anxiety-reducing effects to build up.
- Often used when longer-term anxiety treatment is needed beyond short-term options.
Warnings & precautions
Less sedating than benzodiazepines but can still cause dizziness, especially when starting.
Can interact with certain other medicines affecting serotonin.
Not effective for acute panic in the moment, since it works gradually over time.
Any change in dose should be guided by a prescriber.
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General reference information only. MindHx does not prescribe, personalize, or recommend medication. Always speak with a licensed prescriber before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.