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Stopped taking Busiprone. Panic attacks returned. Should I take the medication again?
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I have stopped taking buspirone for about a month because i wanted to clean my body off all chemicals. Unfortunately my panic attacks have return withen 3 weeks of stopping med (am a war vet ptsd related). Should i go back to the dosage my Dr. prescribe (5mg 3x a day) or should i go back to the 5mg a night that i was taking the last month when i was waning of the medication?  thanks for your time
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Hi,Thanks for using healthcare magic.I have gone through your available history.Buspiron is good anti anxiety agent and is very useful in a case of panic disorder.You should not omit/restart any medication without consulting your doctor as it may be harmful to you.SO you should consult your psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and management. Doctor may restart buspiron or may switch over to different drug like peroxetine .You may also get benefit by doing stress management and relaxation exercise like breathing exercise.Avoid caffeine in excess if any.Thanks.