The use of buspirone in primary care.
1. Although clinical trials have demonstrated the effectiveness of buspirone in treating generalized anxiety disorder, more studies are needed to confirm its efficacy in treating other anxiety disorders, depression, behavior disorders, substance abuse disorders, movement disorders, and other medical conditions. 2. Clinicians prescribing buspirone must know its basic pharmacology, adverse effects, and dosing guidelines. 3. Buspirone appears to be an alternative attractive medication to traditional benzodiazepines due to its low addictive potential and lack of lethality.
Khouzam
Hani Raoul
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Chemical Dependency Treatment Program, VA Central California Health Care System, 2615 East Clinton Avenue, Fresno, CA 93703-2286, USA.
Emes
Robert
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D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001569:Benzodiazepines / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002065:Buspirone / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D011320:Primary Health Care
D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents; D001569:Benzodiazepines; D002065:Buspirone