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Does Buspirone Cause Drowsiness?

hi my wife started ic buspirone 15mg tabs this morning she took half of apill this morning went to work I had to go and pick her up from work she was so disfuctional wasn t able to stand up I did not like the way she was acting it was like she drank a half of fifth of whiskey I do not want her taking the medication again is it normal for that type of medication
Wed, 11 Jul 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Yes, drowsiness is very common side effect of Buspirone. In fact, the dose she started with looks too high, generally we start with a lesser doses and increase it gradually, this is how the side effects may be little. Still if she can't tolerate, you can talk to your doctor there are many alternative to the drug.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman
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Does Buspirone Cause Drowsiness?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes, drowsiness is very common side effect of Buspirone. In fact, the dose she started with looks too high, generally we start with a lesser doses and increase it gradually, this is how the side effects may be little. Still if she can t tolerate, you can talk to your doctor there are many alternative to the drug. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman