An older type of antidepressant ... benzodiazepines and other medications are effective for treating anxiety. Buspirone. Considered a modern anti-anxiety medication, buspirone (Buspar) is less ...
Background: Buspirone is a partial 5-HT 1A receptor agonist. Animal studies have shown that modulation of serotoninergic transmission at the 5-HT 1A receptor can induce analgesia in acute pain models.