"i&#039;ve been on this medication for over two months. buspar helps with day to day, general anxiety. that said, i don&#039;t feel that i can rely on this medication to stop a panic attacks. i still have agoraphobic feelings, and certain anxious thoughts (hypochondria type things) that haven&#039;t ceased since before starting this medication. 
side effects i&#039;ve noticed: lightheadedness. moderate fatigue. munchies, snackyness. increased libido and depth of taste. 
give it a try. compared to ssri&#039;s, it seems to be as effective without changing one&#039;s brain chemistry so drastically."