"i developed generalized anxiety disorder seemingly out of nowhere after taking prednisone for an infection, and for three months felt like i could barely function, the physical and mental symptoms were so all-encompassing. my docs suggested lexapro but i wasn&#039;t depressed, just anxious; i did some internet research on my own and asked that they try me on buspar instead. so glad i did. i&#039;ve been on it for six years now and i feel totally normal, like i used to before the anxiety set in. i&#039;ve never noticed any side effects to speak of, besides the weird flushed dizziness when i first started taking it, which went away after a couple of weeks. on 22.5 mg per day but i miss doses all the time, to very little effect. amazing med."