Buspar
Buspirone 5mg and 10mg tablets, used in the management of generalised anxiety disorder. A 5-HT1A receptor agonist rather than a benzodiazepine.
- Category
- Mental Health
- Active ingredient
- Buspirone
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 5 · 10mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Buspar on your behalf.
- Condition
- Generalised Anxiety Disorder
- Therapeutic class
- Anxiolytic
- Pharmacological class
- Azaspirodecanedione
- Known off-label uses
- major depressive disorder
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; headache; nausea; lightheadedness
- Moderate side effects
- insomnia; nervousness; excitement
- Serious side effects
- serotonin syndrome, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Onset time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 4–6 months
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C; keep out of direct light.
- Drug interactions
- grapefruit; maoi inhibitors; cns depressants
- Age restrictions
- Not for children under 18 years.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to buspirone; severe renal impairment; severe hepatic impairment; epilepsy
Precautions and warnings
may impair driving ability; avoid alcohol during treatment; use with caution in elderly patients
Patient summary
Buspirone 5mg and 10mg tablets, used in the management of generalised anxiety disorder. A 5-HT1A receptor agonist rather than a benzodiazepine.
Mechanism of action
Buspirone is a selective serotonin receptor agonist that acts on 5-HT1A receptors. It influences neurotransmitter pathways to help mitigate anxiety without the typical sedative or muscle-relaxant properties of benzodiazepines.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if necessary. Breastfeeding: Caution advised as excretion into milk is unknown.
Buspar is the established brand name for Buspirone, a medication used for the management of Generalised Anxiety Disorder. Originally developed by Bristol-Myers Squibb, the medication is supplied as a tablet in strengths of 5mg and 10mg, providing a consistent option for individuals requiring this specific clinical treatment.
Buying Buspar online
Generic Buspirone, often sourced from India, provides a more affordable alternative for expats and residents living far from local support.
Is the Buspar sold here the branded version?
No. Buspar is the originator brand name, made by Bristol-Myers Squibb, and Yasabai uses it to identify the medicine: you receive a generic with the same active ingredient (buspirone) at the same dose, mostly a recognised Indian branded generic. The exact brand depends on stock.
How much does Buspar cost?
Buspar comes in 5 and 10mg strengths, in packs of 30 to 360 tablets, and the price per tablet for every option is shown above, in US dollars or the currency you choose. Larger packs cost less per tablet. Paying with Bitcoin or Ethereum gives you an extra 10% off.
What conditions is Buspar used for?
Buspar contains buspirone, used for generalised anxiety disorder. Buspirone is a selective serotonin receptor agonist that acts on 5-HT1A receptors.
How quickly does Buspar work?
Buspirone usually starts to work within 1 to 2 weeks. The exact timing differs between people.
Does Buspar have side effects?
Yes. The common side effects of buspirone are dizziness, headache, nausea and lightheadedness. Less common ones include insomnia, nervousness and excitement. Serious but less common side effects include serotonin syndrome, which needs urgent medical attention.
What does Buspar interact with?
Buspirone can interact with grapefruit, MAOI inhibitors and CNS depressants. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take before you start Buspar.
Do I need a prescription to buy Buspar in Thailand?
No, not online: Yasabai does not ask for a prescription to order Buspar. We are an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy; we arrange your order and delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you deliver Buspar to Thailand?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners ship from India to Thailand and across Asia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks; Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Buspar is the originator brand name, made by Bristol-Myers Squibb. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Bristol-Myers Squibb and do not ship the original Buspar.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Buspirone) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.