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What Causes Nervousness While On Buspar?
Question: My therapist currently and doctor said i have gad. I did have depression for some years after ending a relationship. I took zoloft and welbutrin within the last 8 years. The first go around was zoloft up to 200 mg and then welbutrin was eventually added years later 300 mg. I also took trazodone for sleeping. I used xanax very rarely. It seemed to get of my depression so i got off 5 months ago. My dog died last month and it seems like a lot of my anxiety came back such as fear of the future, phobias, etc. What happens is when i go thru see episodes my next days start thinking about if im going to feel the same as the day before. It seems like an ongoing cycle. This leads me to get depressed. My doctor gave me some buspar 15 mg a day but i have only been doing 5 mg in the morning for the last week. I wanted to take it slow for side effects. I do feel nervous and anxious at times in the day. Is this normal at the beginning and should i stay on this and increase? I see the psychiatrist on thursday for the first time.
Brief Answer:
It should not be taken lightly
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXX,
Thanks for posting again at Healthcaremagic.
Although we discussed things in details last week but I think there is lot more discussion required.
First regarding the loss and bereavement I am of the opinion that they are normal things and almost all of us have similar feelings after loss. The things which differentiates you from others is presence of history of depression and anxiety. There is enough literature to suggest that those who have past history of anxiety and depression are more vulnerable than the general population.
I mean to say that although the reaction following loss of your pet is normal but there is need for extra caution as you are more susceptible for relapse. For this it will be not wrong if you take your medication regularly at the prescribed dose.
Although I am not in favour of buster for someone with history of depression and anxiety but I think it is better than nothing till you see your psychiatrist.
I hope this helps you further.
Thanks and regards.
It should not be taken lightly
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXX,
Thanks for posting again at Healthcaremagic.
Although we discussed things in details last week but I think there is lot more discussion required.
First regarding the loss and bereavement I am of the opinion that they are normal things and almost all of us have similar feelings after loss. The things which differentiates you from others is presence of history of depression and anxiety. There is enough literature to suggest that those who have past history of anxiety and depression are more vulnerable than the general population.
I mean to say that although the reaction following loss of your pet is normal but there is need for extra caution as you are more susceptible for relapse. For this it will be not wrong if you take your medication regularly at the prescribed dose.
Although I am not in favour of buster for someone with history of depression and anxiety but I think it is better than nothing till you see your psychiatrist.
I hope this helps you further.
Thanks and regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hello my psychiatrist added 25 mg of lamictal with the 7.5 mg of buspar? What do you think? She said im not bipolar but believes it can help with the depression and gad
Brief Answer:
It is well accepted
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for reverting back to me.
The combination of lamictal and buspar are less commonly used but it is well within recommendation limits.
I hope this helps you further.
Thanks and regards
It is well accepted
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for reverting back to me.
The combination of lamictal and buspar are less commonly used but it is well within recommendation limits.
I hope this helps you further.
Thanks and regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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