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    Buspirone

    Can anything tell me if Buspirone is precribed in the uk by Gps as an alternative to ssris.
    For the treatment of anxiety. And how the effectiveness compares to ssris for anxiety.

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    Re: Buspirone

    Depression, extremely unlikely, anxiety, possibly.
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    Re: Buspirone

    Buspar had a short vogue, quickly superceded by more modern tratments.
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    Re: Buspirone

    Quote Originally Posted by Ihavequestionsplease View Post
    Can anything tell me if Buspirone is precribed in the uk by Gps as an alternative to ssris.
    For the treatment of anxiety. And how the effectiveness compares to ssris for anxiety.
    It isn't often used. It has a reputation among psychiatrists for poor efficacy.

    It wouldn't hurt to try it for generalised anxiety, but it is not used for panic disorder or other types of anxiety. Buspirone is not addictive and withdrawal symptoms are very minimal compared with SSRIs.

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