Buspirone (BuSpar) is classified as a which type of medication?

• A. Antidepressant
• B. Antiseizure medication
• C. Anti-anxiety agent
• D. Antipsychotic

Answer: (C)

Buspirone is an anti-anxiety agent. It works as an anxiolytic to reduce worry and tension in generalized anxiety disorder, without the sedative effects or dependence risk seen with many benzodiazepines. It isn’t classified as an antidepressant, antiseizure medication, or antipsychotic, although it does act on serotonin receptors (and to some extent dopamine pathways) to calm anxiety. Its onset is gradual, and it’s intended for long-term management rather than immediate relief of acute anxiety.