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Buspar (Buspirone) vs. Xanax (Alprazolam)

Buspar and Xanax are two anxiolytic medications most frequently administered for the management of anxiety.  Buspar (buspirone) is medically approved by the U.S. FDA for the treatment of anxiety disorders (short-term and long-term) and acute anxiety – and Xanax (alprazolam) is medically approved by the U.S. FDA for the treatment of anxiety disorders and panic …

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Does Buspar Cause Weight Gain or Loss?

Buspar (buspirone) is a medication [of the azapirone classification] that’s most commonly administered for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).  Although Buspar is solely approved by the FDA for the treatment treat anxiety disorders, it is occasionally prescribed for other medical conditions like: major depressive disorder (as a standalone or adjunct); cerebellar ataxia; sexual …

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Travivo (Gepirone ER) For Depression & Anxiety

Travivo (Gepirone ER) is a pharmaceutical medication of the “azapirone” classification exhibiting a combination of anxiolytic, antidepressant, and libido-enhancing properties, similar to the drug Buspar (Buspirone).  It was originally synthesized in 1986 by the company Bristol-Myers Squibb, and its licensing rights were acquired by the company Fabre-Kramer in 1993.  In 1998, Fabre-Kramer out-licensed Gepirone to …

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Buspar (Buspirone) For Depression: Exploring The Antidepressant Potential

Buspar (Buspirone) is a drug of the azapirone chemical classification that was engineered and patented in the 1970s by Mead Johnson.  It was later acquired by the pharmaceutical company Bristol-Myers Squibb and approved by the FDA in 1986 for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).  What’s unique about buspirone compared to other anxiolytics such …

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Safest Psychiatric Drugs: Low Risk, Effective Medications

Reports suggest that nearly 20% of all people in the United States are taking a psychiatric drug.  This means that 1 out of every 5 people you see is on some sort of mind-altering medication.  Although many of these drugs are marketed as being “safe and effective” for conditions like ADHD, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, …

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What Is The Best Anxiety Medication?

These days everyone wants to know what medications are the best for treating anxiety. Hypothetically, it would be nice to have a chart of medications with specific criteria comparing each specific drug and showing people which drug is regarded as the “best.” The problem is that the criteria would be considered too complex to adequately …

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Panic Attack / Panic Disorder Medication List

Experiencing a panic attack can be a frightening experience that results in physical symptoms (such as sweating and palpitations) and mental symptoms (such as fear of losing control or dying). A majority of panic attack sufferers are able to find relief with various types of therapy such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and psychoanalytic therapy. …

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