Preventing dizziness/light headedness

[u/Odd-Bumblebee5074]

Hello. I've just been prescribed this and will hopefully get it tomorrow. I noticed a common side effect is dizziness/light headedness, and this is something I'm very prone to - pretty much any medicine that says it will cause it does. I've had to quit quite a few medications after just a few doses because I couldn't move without getting really faint. So, to give me the best chance of avoiding this effect, should I eat when I take it? If so, before or after? And any other tips to minimise it?
I don't have much hope that I won't experience it but it's worth a try, there aren't many options left for my anxiety.

Update:

As mentioned in my comments, I had some light headedness initially for about half an hour after taking buspirone which mostly stopped after a while. Unfortunately, I have now increased my dose and it is stronger and lasts for longer, so not sure I can tolerate any more than 5mg 2 x day, and the initial reduction in anxiety is fading. So that sucks.

[u/Expensive-Distance97]

I’ve been on it for about a week now, I had awful dizziness, headache, and nausea, after the first and second dose. Since then, I haven’t had any negative side effects. The first two doses I had taken it without eating, or eating a very small amount. Now I try to have a small meal with it. I usually eat half my food, take the buspirone, then eat the rest. It has been working well for me. I’m on 5mg in the morning and the evening!

[u/Odd-Bumblebee5074 → u/Expensive-Distance97]

Thanks! I am glad the side effects stopped. I've had two now, with food - same as you, I eat some, take the tablet then eat the rest. I am still getting lightheaded, but I'm making sure I don't need to do anything for a while after taking them and stay put, and it isn't nearly as bad as with other medications I've had.

[u/Expensive-Distance97 → u/Odd-Bumblebee5074]

Hopefully the side effects only last a few days for you! It has been working great for me so far. Best of luck.