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Are there clinical scenarios in which you might use buspirone on an as-needed basis for older adult patients?

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Geriatric Medicine · University of Minnesota

I have not generally used buspirone as an as-needed medication for older adults experiencing anxiety. I will use it as an adjunct to other medication management, SSRIs, if needed [1]. However, its effect is generally seen with consistent dosing, and even then, the effect may not be realized for many...

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