NickC Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Does it even exist? I stopped taking it (10 mg once daily) this past Saturday and I've noticed that I have become extremely easily motion sick, foggy head and have a feeling of needing to vomit that comes and goes in waves. Anyone experience anything similar? Any tips to alleviate or how long this lasts? I am absolutely miserable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Krazy Kat Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 I don't have any experience with Buspar personally, but from what I know, Buspar acts on serotonin, so I would think in theory, withdrawal from buspar would probably be similar to withdrawal from an SSRI. SSRI withdrawal is something I have a LOT of experience on, and I am currently dealing with, and it is no fun (and can occur even when doing a taper which I'm doing.... although cold turkey is obviously much much worse.) Motion sickness/vertigo and "foggy brain," like you mentioned you are having, are also some of the symptoms I've experienced when tapering an SSRI too fast. Can I ask you this-- did you stop taking it on your own, or was this under the direction of your pdoc (or whomever prescribed it)? If it was on your own, I strongly advise you to inform your prescriber ASAP for any suggestions on what to do. They may have you reinstate and taper slowly...or start you on a lower dose and taper from there, since a lot is out of your system. But this is just speculation. If this was advised by your doc, then I would contact them and ask for a taper, even if only for a couple weeks. BTW, welcome to CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickC Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 BTW, welcome to CB. I went off of it on my own and then told my doctor about it who recommended cold turkey anyway. Have an appointment with him this Monday. Today started off terrible and has been getting better so far. Also, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillBytes Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Does this even work for anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianthus Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Does this even work for anyone?Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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