Buspirone (Buspar)
Novel (serotonin receptor partial agonist (5-HT1A))
- Generalized Anxiety1
- Major Depression with anxiety2
- Sexual dysfunction on SSRI2
- Bruxism2
- Irritability in TBI2
- Premenstrual dysphoria2
- ADHD3
Features
Dosing
Divide BID or TID, with usual dose 60-90 mg/d, start 5-7.5 mg BID
Management
Well-tolerated (Dizziness, nervousness, nausea, headache, jitteriness). Can cause mania. Metabolized through CYP3A4.
Not very effective in depression augmentation, but very well-tolerated.
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