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Do Alprazolam And Buspar Have The Same Drug Combination?

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Posted on Wed, 29 Apr 2015
Question: IS ALPRAZOLAM AND BUSPAR THE SAME KIND OF DRUG?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rovena (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
they are both anxiolytic drugs.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.

Welcome to Healthcare Magic.

Alprazolam and Buspar are not the same drug.They are both used to treat anxiety (anti-anxiety drugs).
They belong to different class of drugs.
Alprazolam belongs to a group of drugs called benzodiazepines .It is used to treat anxiety disorders, panic disorders.

Buspirone is an anti-anxiety medicine.It is prescribed for short periods of time to treat symptoms of anxiety.

Hope it helps.
Let me know if you have any other question or doubts to clarify.I will be happy to help.

Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
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Do Alprazolam And Buspar Have The Same Drug Combination?

Brief Answer: they are both anxiolytic drugs. Detailed Answer: Hello. Welcome to Healthcare Magic. Alprazolam and Buspar are not the same drug.They are both used to treat anxiety (anti-anxiety drugs). They belong to different class of drugs. Alprazolam belongs to a group of drugs called benzodiazepines .It is used to treat anxiety disorders, panic disorders. Buspirone is an anti-anxiety medicine.It is prescribed for short periods of time to treat symptoms of anxiety. Hope it helps. Let me know if you have any other question or doubts to clarify.I will be happy to help. Kind regards, Dr.Rovena Murati