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Buspar is listed as a drug to be avoided by PWP on the Medical Alert card put out by NPF. This card fits nicely into a wallet. It is free and available by calling 1-800-327-4545. My husband's experience with Buspar inforces this warning. Edythe CG for Chuck 67/3+ At 01:57 PM 12/17/97 -0600, you 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. > >Camilla H.Flintermann wrote: >> >> Buspar is definitely on the lists of "contra-indicated drugs" for PD. >> >> Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter 79/8 >> Oxford, OH >> [log in to unmask] >> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * >> * Ask me about the CARE list for* >> * Parkinson's caregivers ! * >> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > >-- > >CHARLES T. MEYER, M.D. >Middleton, WI >[log in to unmask] > > Edythe E. Lord CARMEL CLAY SCHOOLS Information Services [log in to unmask]