I just started taking buspar, having bad side effects!?

Question: I just want to know from other people who have taken it and see what side effects you experienced, and if you had any weight gain.

Answers:
I took it one time for a few years and it was causing some problems....hairloss...so i stopped it as per dr's orders though. But i knew a few who never had a problem. it was helpful though at the time i needed it.

Catalogue of side effects for the medication Buspirone - brand name BuSpar - an antianxiety drug sometimes prescribed for the treatment of bipolar disorder.
Common Side Effects:

Check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

Dizziness or lightheadedness, especially when getting up from a sitting or lying position; headache; nausea; restlessness, nervousness, or unusual excitement

Less Common Side Effects:

Check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

Blurred vision; clamminess or sweating; decreased concentration; diarrhea; drowsiness (more common with doses of more than 20 mg per day); dryness of mouth; muscle pain, spasms, cramps, or stiffness; ringing in the ears; trouble in sleeping, nightmares, or vivid dreams; unusual tiredness or weakness

Always Notify Doctor:

Rare: Chest pain; confusion; fast or pounding heartbeat; fever; incoordination; mental depression; muscle weakness; numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in hands or feet; skin rash or hives; stiffness of arms or legs; sore throat; uncontrolled movements of the body

Overdose Effects - Notify Doctor:

May be more severe than side effects occurring at regular doses, or several may occur together:

Dizziness or lightheadedness; drowsiness (severe) or loss of consciousness; stomach upset, including nausea or vomiting; very small pupils of the eyes

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I never had a problem with it. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about the side effects. They can help you the best.

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