Buspar may not be right for everyone, but it is an effective treatment for many people. The best step is to talk with a doctor about whether Buspar may be the right treatment for you. Anxiety or tension related to the stress of everyday life does not require treatment with Buspar.

Who Should Take Buspar?

• Adults and children who have been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder, or GAD.
• GAD is defined as a generalized, persistent anxiety lasting at least 1 month, with symptoms from at least three of the following categories:
  • Motor tension - shakiness, jumpiness, trembling, tension, muscle aches, fatigue, inability to relax, eyelid twitching, furrowed brow, strained face, fidgeting, restlessness, being easily startled.
  • Autonomic hyperactivity - sweating, pounding or racing heart, cold & clammy hands, dry mouth, dizziness, lightheadedness, tingling in the hands or feet, upset stomach, hot or cold flashes, frequent passing of urine, diarrhea, discomfort in the pit of the stomach, lump in the throat, flushing, paleness, fast heartbeat, fast breath rate.
  • Apprehensive expectation - anxiety, worry, fear, expecting the worst to happen.
  • Vigilance and scanning - distractedness, trouble focusing, insomnia, feeling "on edge," irritability, impatience.

Who Shouldn't Take Buspar?

Women who are breastfeeding, pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant should talk to their doctor before starting to take Buspar. In studies with animals, Buspar appeared to be safe, but it has not been well tested in pregnant humans.

The safety of Buspar in children younger than the age of 6 years has not been studied; therefore, children younger than that should not use it.

Individuals who are allergic to any of the ingredients found in Buspar should talk with a doctor before taking Buspar.