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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Is similar to buspirone in that it is also an anti-anxiety medication. But the similarities end there since Xanax is chemically and pharmacologically different to buspirone and works in a completely different way.Xanax is in the benzodiazepine class of drugs, the same family that includes diazepam (Valium), clonazepam (Klonopin), lorazepam (Ativan), and flurazepam (Dalmane). Xanax alleviates anxiety by binding with GABA receptors, unlike buspirone which acts at serotonin receptors. GABA is a neurotransmitter or chemical messenger that functions to inhibit activity in the brain. Since excessive activity in the brain may cause anxiety or other psychiatric disorders, Xanax can work to alleviate anxiety.Unlike buspirone, Xanax is addictive (if taken long term), cause sedative effects, and once people stop taking it, can cause unpleasant withdrawal symptoms such as insomnia, headaches, nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness, sweating, anxiety, and fatigue. Stopping Xanax abruptly after long-time use can be deadly and cause seizures. Side effects and drug interactions are also different between the two medications. What’s more, taking benzodiazepines, such as Xanax, has been linked to an increased risk of dementia.Buspirone vs. PaxilPaxil (paroxetine), like buspirone, is effective for treating GAD and symptoms of anxiety. However, it is in a different class of drugs from buspirone. As an SSRI, Paxil was developed as a treatment for depression in the same way as Prozac and Zoloft. Paxil is approved for other conditions in addition to GAD, such as social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).Paxil works in a different way to buspirone. Both drugs affect the neurotransmitter serotonin but while buspirone is a serotonin receptor agonist, Paxil works to prevent the reuptake or absorption of serotonin by neurons (brain nerve cells). This results in increased levels of serotonin in the brain because it is kept around for longer before being absorbed by neurons. This is how it is thought to relieve depression.Paxil is more convenient to take than buspirone, since it can be taken once a day. However, it does cause more unwanted side effects than buspirone. Paxil and buspirone can be taken together and need to both be gradually reduced in dosage before stopping treatment. Drug interactions and side-effects of the two drugs have some similarities and some differences. Serotonin syndrome is a particularly serious side-effect of taking both drugs and both drugs interact with MAOIs.Tips for Coping with AnxietyIf you experience anxiety, you may feel that your worry, fear, and apprehension is overwhelming and you’re not sure how to cope. It is normal for people with anxiety to have negative or disturbing thoughts; to feel scared or out-of-control; and to have physical symptoms, such as sweating, trembling, or shortness of breath. You may always
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