How Long Will It Take For Buspirone Treatment To Help My Anxiety Disorder?

Dr. Brian Brennan answers the question: 'Duration Of Buspirone Use For Anxiety?'

ByABC News
April 16, 2008, 10:11 AM

— -- Question: How long will it take for buspirone treatment to help my anxiety disorder?

Answer: Buspirone in general takes at least one to two weeks to have an initial effect and generally can take up to four to six weeks to actually have its full clinical effect. So it's not really the best medication to use if one is trying to manage anxiety symptoms rapidly or urgently.

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