lexapro versus buspar?

[dolphin845]

My regular doc wants me to try lexapro for my daily anxiety.  And I'm terrified of side effects but I want this anxiety gone.  I'm tired of it all.
I was on buspar and I think I had every side effect you could get - LOL!!  I went off it quite fast because the anxiety was better than the side effects.
If I had that bad an experience on Buspar,  will I possibly have a bad experience on Lex?  I'm a HUGE scaredy cat!!

[dolphin845]

The side effects from Buspar,  i had....  extreme dizziness, metallic taste, daily headaches, shaky, night sweats, and just totally sedated.  I never have had a problem sleeping and while on buspar,  I woke up every couple of hours with night sweats.
Couldn't take it.

[suzi-q]

Lexapro and Buspar are totally different medications.  Buspar is an anti-anxiety medication (I take that along with paxil)  Lexapro is an anti depressant.  You shouldn't have the same side effects.  However, it will take a few weeks for the medication to work.  You may have some side effects from that but everyone is different. However, you need to find the right med for you.  Sometimes it is on the first shot, other times it may take a few.  Hang in there and don't lose hope!

[Maria333]

They have given me buspar, but it makes me feel weird....can't really explain it!  What were the side effects you had while on buspar, or coming off buspar?