Priya Nair Priya Nair Asked 9 months ago

Does buspar cause weight loss?

I recently started taking Buspar and have been tracking any physical changes. I'm generally careful about my diet and exercise, so I'm curious if this medication could affect my weight. Does Buspar tend to cause weight loss?

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Abhishek Roy Abhishek Roy Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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While Buspar is generally weight-neutral, some people might experience a slight loss of appetite when they first start it. If your doctor allows, try to maintain a light routine of walking or yoga to keep your energy levels steady. This ensures any minor weight changes don't affect your overall fitness.

Ramanand Shastri Ramanand Shastri Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

When our mind finds peace and anxiety leaves the body, our appetite can sometimes change naturally, which might lead to minor weight fluctuations. Do not worry about these external changes; just keep your thoughts positive and nourish yourself with wholesome foods. Take gentle care of your spirit.

Sneha Patil Sneha Patil Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

I am a bit new to this medication and feel slightly nervous about starting it. My doctor prescribed it recently, and I was wondering if the weight loss some people mention is very sudden? I would be really grateful to hear if anyone had that experience.

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Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

I can only share what happened with me, but I didn't see any change in my weight when I was taking Buspar. My appetite and weight remained exactly the same as before. It is always a good idea to check with your own doctor since everyone reacts differently.

Rohan Bhatia Rohan Bhatia Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

Hey buddy, don't stress too much about this. Buspar doesn't typically cause any major weight loss or weight gain, it's pretty safe that way. If you are feeling a bit less hungry in the beginning, it's just your body adjusting, so give it a couple of weeks!

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Savitri Devi Savitri Devi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

If you are feeling a little weak or losing appetite after starting this medicine, try having some ginger honey tea or warm light vegetable soups to help your digestion. Our bodies sometimes take time to accept these strong tablets. Taking care of your stomach with gentle home foods is very important.

Deepika Rao Deepika Rao Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Actually, my psychiatrist explained that Buspar is clinically classified as weight-neutral, meaning it doesn't directly cause significant weight loss or gain. Any slight drop in weight is usually because your anxiety is reducing, which stops nervous overeating or stress-induced digestive issues. It's nothing to worry about.

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