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How does the drug buspirone work?

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Experts still don't fully understand the complete complexity of how the drug buspirone works, but it primarily targets serotonin receptors in the brain. This unique mechanism sets it apart from other anxiety medications like benzodiazepines, which affect GABA receptors. It works gradually, taking weeks to show its full effect.