Buspirone
Anxiolytic (non-benzodiazepine, 5-HT1A)- Drug Class
- Anxiolytic (non-benzodiazepine, 5-HT1A)
- Mechanism of Action (MOA)
- Partial agonist at serotonin 5-HT1A receptors.
- Clinical Notes
- Generalized anxiety — not a controlled substance; label reports no abuse potential, tolerance or dependence, and lacks prominent sedation.
- Source
- FDA label
Sources
Reviewed September 2026- FDA label — FDA / DailyMed
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