Buspirone Therapy

Introduction to Buspirone

• Buspirone may take 2-4 weeks to become effective for anxiety management, and is useful only in patients with mild to moderate agitation, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians 1
• The initial dosage of buspirone typically starts at 5 mg twice daily, with a maximum recommended dosage of 20 mg three times daily, as recommended by the American Academy of Family Physicians 1