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Does Buspirone Interact With Venlafaxine?
Question: I presently take 15 mg x2 daily of buspirone and 50mg x3 daily of venlafaxine for depression and anxeity. I do not feel like it is working but I can not get my pcp to listen. Are there any other medicines for this that you might recommend me trying?I am going to try and put in all my meds I am currently on now
Brief Answer:
Nefazodone
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ma'am, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but buspirone and venlafaxine tend to interact with each other's. This interaction can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome which may include symptoms such as confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
If you experience any of these symptoms then you should refer to your doctor as soon as possible ..
However Vibryd is a medication that consists of vilazodone and since it is the best medication that worked with you, I would recommend that you try a medication of the same family but still cheaper that is called nefazodone.. I hope you find this helpful
Nefazodone
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ma'am, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but buspirone and venlafaxine tend to interact with each other's. This interaction can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome which may include symptoms such as confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
If you experience any of these symptoms then you should refer to your doctor as soon as possible ..
However Vibryd is a medication that consists of vilazodone and since it is the best medication that worked with you, I would recommend that you try a medication of the same family but still cheaper that is called nefazodone.. I hope you find this helpful
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Thank you very much I will take this information to my pcp
Brief Answer:
You are welcome
Detailed Answer:
you are welcome, kind regards..
You are welcome
Detailed Answer:
you are welcome, kind regards..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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