# Buspirone Hcl (Buspirone Hydrochloride)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/buspirone-hcl
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Buspirone Hcl?

Buspirone Hcl (brand name: Buspirone Hydrochloride) is a prescription medication used to treat anxiety disorder and intellectual disability. Across the United States, 138,000 doctors prescribe Buspirone to approximately 1.0 million Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Buspirone Hydrochloride

## Indications

Buspirone Hcl is prescribed for the treatment of anxiety disorders, intellectual disability and depressive disorder.

## Conditions treated

- [Anxiety Disorders](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/anxiety-disorders)
- [Intellectual Disability](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/intellectual-disability)
- [Depressive Disorder](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/depressive-disorder)

## Mechanism of action

Buspirone works differently from benzodiazepines. It acts on serotonin receptors in the brain to reduce anxiety without causing sedation or dependence.

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: Anxiolytic (Anti-Anxiety)
- Route of administration: ORAL

## Common side effects

and miscellaneous disturbances, central nervous system disturbances, gastrointestinal disturbances

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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