Hi all,

After trying MANY of the SSRIs/SNRIs and failing miserably, my doctor has given me buspar to try (since my problem is 99% anxiety and 1% depression, it makes sense I guess). He said it is weight-neutral but we all know docs will say that even if it's not true. I was lucky in that I never had weight gain from any of the psych meds I tried, but was curious: have any of you been on buspar and what were your experiences, weight-wise and otherwise?

Thanks!

I was on buspar and Prozac at the same time and I did gain weight. But I was also on some steroids for allergies and recurring bronchitis during that time as well. So I probably gained weight from the steroids mostly. And I gained a lot of weight!

I have not ever been on buspar alone. Not sure if this is any help to you at all.

Thank you so much for your response! I do know that steroids can make people gain weight like crazy, I'm sorry you went through that.

I'm on it right now. No weight gain. I do get dizzy for a good 20-30 minutes after I take it about 50% of the time and it gives me weird nightmares. That's about it. I do feel it helps with my anxiety though.

Thanks! Glad you find it helpful except for the dizziness and sleep nightmares.

I've been on buspar along with Zoloft for over 15 years. I've gained a significant amount of weight since beginning them both, but I don't believe there is a correlation. I've lst nearly 50 pounds in less than 4-months while taking them too!

I was on Wellbutrin for 5 months & lost 40lbs, I was also undergoing a major break up in my life that caused me severe stress. After 5 months I was prescribed buspirone & that was about 2 months ago & I've gained 30lbs back. I've very dissapointed & upset with myself. I don't know if it solely due to buspirone or do to another change in my life situation right now. I actually logged on today to try to get some motivation to get back to losing weight.