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Charlie Meyer , and others wondering re: Buspar: I found it on the list of "Contra-indicated drugs supplied by Ron Vetter. Perhaps he can supply info re: his source. Kathrynne Holden posted that "Buspar is among the drugs to be used with caution in PD" and included a list of additive adverse reactions for it and 5 other meds. This indicated Buspar caused dizziness,tremor,drowsiness,nausea,vomiting,headache,confusion,diaphoresis,blurr ed vision.myalgia, nasal congestion,nightmares,paresthesias,restlessness,tinnitus, and weakness! Does sound like one to avoid--though the same list gave about as many side effects for fluoxitine(Prozac). Hope Charlie will let us know what he finds out. Charlie Meyer wrote: >I have been following this thread regarding Buspar and PD with interest. >Buspar >is a drug marketed as a non-sedating anxiolytic. The major problem I have >found >with it is that it helps very few people. I have not seen any data that says >that it is CONTRAINDICATED (meaning absolutely should not be given as >opposed to >caution used when it is used in PD). > >The statement that was quoted about the caution that should be exersized >was on >a theoretical basis. If buspar does block relevant dopamine receptors then it >should cause rapid (within an hour or 2) exacerbation of symptoms. > >Since in my experience at least the drug helps so few people and the question >exists as to its activity at Dopamine receptors, it probably should be avoided >by PWP, but a theoretical statement should not be read as a Contraindication. > >For my own curiosity I would like to know the effect buspar has had on PWP. I >will do a brief survey in another post. >CHARLES T. MEYER, M.D. >Middleton, WI >[log in to unmask] Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter 79/8 Oxford, OH [log in to unmask] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Ask me about the CARE list for* * Parkinson's caregivers ! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *