Buspirone comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It usually is taken two or three times a day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Hey peaceofmind, Technically BuSpar is not a stimulant. It does reduce anxiety by affecting brain chemistry possibly by dopaminergic activity. Consuming caffeine while taking BuSpar is not contraindicated although caffeine can increase nervousness. Side Effects. Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, nausea, nervousness, lightheadedness, restlessness, blurred vision, tiredness, and trouble sleeping may occur. Thanks! Just wondering if any groups of people experienced weight gain on Buspar. I experienced weight gain on Lexapro and hated it, so hoping I can get the benefits of this med without the frustration of feeling heavy. Buspar (buspirone) relieves anxiety with less drowsiness and abuse potential than other anti-anxiety medicines, but it takes time to work and effects might wear off over time. Zoloft (sertraline) is good for treating depression and anxiety, but it can interact with many medicines. Generic for Buspar* (Buspirone) is an anti-anxiety medicine prescribed for the treatment of anxiety disorders. Buspirone provides short-term relief of anxiety symptoms such as pounding heartbeat, irritability, dizziness, fear, and tension. Buspirone comes in tablets of 5, 10, 15, or 30 milligrams (mg). The tablets have a scored mark down the middle so you can split a pill in half if necessary. High on BuSpar: The Anti-Anxiety Med That Isn’t as Innocent as You Might Think. Buspar or buspirone is used as an anti-anxiety medication. It is considered by many to have a low risk of addiction. Start studying NUR 108 Chapter 7. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Having tricks of vision is most definitely an anxiety symptom. The type of tricks vary but generally speaking they involve blurry vision, tunnel vision, and just plain thinking you saw something when there was nothing there. Most of this can be chalked up to stress.