Concerned about Buspar & my anxiety/Panic attack

[Valen1204]

Hey guys,

I had my first panic attack a little over a week ago. It was wry scary. It happened very random. I was in the bestest mood before. I had no worries at the moment.. I felt my arms tingling & my body flooding, I started panicking and got up hyperventilating & screaming "I don't wanna die I don't wanna die". I thought I was having a heart attack or something... I had two that evening. I slept it off. Then the next Morning I had another panic attack. I was shaking alot. Breathing fast. My heart racing, my hands stiffed up... I then decided to go to the emergency room and get checked right away. As soon as I got in the hospital I felt very calm but still worried. They checked my blood EKG & urine & everything was fine.. That's when the doctor told me I had a panic attack... I then made an emergency visit with my primary doctor that day & he prescribed me "buspar"  10mg. I was very hesitated to take it. I do not like takin medication. I'm very paranoid with strong medication like that... I didn't take it that day but I did the day after, I woke very dizzy & didn't like the feeling.  I then didnt take it for that night. But noticed the next morning I wasn't anxious at all I was just very depressed & sad about what was happening to me.... I took it that night & the night after as my doctor told me to. Yesterday and today I been very short of breath & very very lightheaded, I can barely catch my breath like I normally would even with a little bit of anxiety that I've gotten before. I'm very scared I might be allergic to it or it just isn't for me!! I called my doctor but he already left the office. Should I go to the emergency room right now?!

[flyforfish]

Auto correct pocket was supposed to be doctor

[flyforfish]

I found buspar to mostly be a placebo,  which my pocket also admitted to after I told her it wasn't working.  Don't sweat it it's a very old medication that's been around a long time,  it can have some pretty hard core side effects brain zaps ect. But I am told that as far as your actual health goes it's pretty harmless

[michigan07]

IMO you seem to be having anxiety in general and it seems to be worse because of your apprehension about the medication you were prescribed and possible side effects. As for going to the ER I am not a doctor but I do think it is related more to anxiety but it is your call. There are numbers you can call if you are still worried about the medication. I would recommend talking to your doctor and see if he can give you a referral for a psychiatrist in the area.  Primary docs are good but psychiatrist are trained in the area of mental health. The best thing you can do for yourself is to try to relax and make an appointment to see your physician first thing in the morning or see if there is a physician on call at your doctors office that you can speak to of the concerns you have.