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Buspirone

Anxiolytic (5-HT1A Partial Agonist)
Drug Class
Anxiolytic (5-HT1A Partial Agonist)
Mechanism of Action (MOA)
Partial agonist at serotonin 5-HT1A receptors.
Clinical Notes
Generalized anxiety — non-sedating, non-addictive, no withdrawal. Delayed onset (1–2 weeks); not for acute/PRN anxiety.
Source
FDA label (DailyMed)
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