Buspirone Dosage and Administration for Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Dosing Considerations

• The American Academy of Family Physicians notes that buspirone must be taken consistently either always with food or always without food, as bioavailability increases significantly when taken with food 1
• Therapeutic effects of buspirone may take 2-4 weeks to become fully apparent, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians 1, 2, 3

Pharmacokinetics and Timing

• The American Academy of Family Physicians recommends that patients take buspirone at the same time relative to meals to maintain consistent blood levels and response 1