buspirone
Noun: A medication belonging to the class of drugs known as anxiolytics. It is specifically designed and prescribed for the management of anxiety disorders. Unlike some other anti-anxiety medications, it is not chemically related to benzodiazepines and has a different mechanism of action.
Buspirone is used to treat symptoms of anxiety, such as worry, tension, and irritability. It is typically prescribed for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). It is not intended for immediate relief of panic attacks or severe anxiety episodes, as it may take several weeks of consistent use to become fully effective.
- The doctor prescribed buspirone to help manage her chronic anxiety.
- He has been taking buspirone for six months and reports feeling less tense.
- A common side effect of buspirone is dizziness.
- "To be on buspirone": This phrase indicates that someone is taking this medication as part of a treatment plan.
- She has been on buspirone since her diagnosis.
- "Buspirone therapy": Refers to the course of treatment using this drug.
- The patient responded well to buspirone therapy.
- BuSpar: The former brand name under which buspirone was commonly marketed.
- The prescription was written for BuSpar, the brand-name version of buspirone.
- Anxiolytic: A general term for a drug that reduces anxiety. Buspirone is one type of anxiolytic.
- Anti-anxiety medication/agent: A descriptive synonym for drugs like buspirone.
Buspirone is not associated with significant sedation, severe dependence, or withdrawal syndromes common to some other anxiety medications. It is considered a non-sedating anxiolytic.
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a drug (trade name BuSpar) designed specifically for anxiety
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