Prescription medications, including antidepressants, should only be taken under the guidance of a licensed healthcare provider. Encourage evidence‑based AUD treatment and psychotherapy; remember change is more likely with structured help than with confrontation alone. Using accurate clinical terms avoids stigma

The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. After you begin taking buspirone, 1 to 2 weeks may pass before you begin to feel the effects