sorry you are going thru that....withdrawl is no fun. Hope you get to feeling better soon!

Does anyone know if going cold turkey from BuSpar is unsafe?
I have been without it for a week now, and I have felt no different until about 2 hours ago. I think that is more from the caffeine though. Hell, maybe I just have a stomach bug. And since I have been off of it for so long, is it safe t just start it up again?
This is driving me nuts!

When I have them I lie down on my front, on bed, in darkness. You could try that if this persists. Water also has a strange soothing effect (for me).

Things to try.

The fan.. I put it on full blast and feel it on my skin and I've no idea why it works except I direct my thought to just the feeling and try not to 'think'

"withdrawal symptoms and side effects
BUSPAR is an anti-anxiety agent that is not chemically or pharmacologically related to benzodiazepines, barbiturates or sedative drugs, but rather activates Serotonin and acts on Dopamine receptors. BUSPAR belongs to the azaspirodecanedione class of compounds and has been promoted as non-sedative, non-addictive and relatively safe.

According to Dr. Peter Breggin, like all minor tranquilizers, BUSPAR is habit forming, addictive and can cause life-threatening neurological reactions. The side effects are similar to benzodiazepines and abrupt withdrawal can cause the same rebound insomnia, depression, anxiety, headaches and nausea."

Kuno- If you are not feeling better here in a day or two I would encourage you to call you dr. to discuss your medications and how you are feeling.

The sound of a fan also has a calming effect. Gentle.

I hope you get to feeling better very soon

{{{{{Hugs}}}}}}

I'm on buspar for the second time. I believe you have to ramp up your dose again. How much were you taking? I take 60mg/day.

Thanks a bundle everyone! I picked up a paintbrush right after posting this which has helped. Still worried if I have damaged myself any by stopping BuSpar abruptly.

I have also been off of my birth control for a month now (couldn't afford them for awhile but just got them), so i'm sure my hormones are all out of whack.

Since I have no idea if just starting up BuSpar again would cause more of an imbalance, I have decided to start taking half my dosage until I talk to my psychiatrist. Also, no more caffeine.

Luckily, I only take 30mg a day, but I have been on it for around 2 and a half years.