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BUSPAR® (buspirone)
Buspar® (buspirone) is an anti-anxiety medicine, used to reduce
fear, tension and anxiety associated with anxiety disorders. Buspirone
affects the chemicals in your brain that may have become unbalanced
and are causing anxiety. Be sure to tell your doctor about any other
medications you are taking (particularly MAOIs) to avoid potential
drug interactions.
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Buspirone® |
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Buspirone 5mg pill |
30 |
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Buspirone 5mg pill |
60 |
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Buspirone 5mg pill |
90 |
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Buspirone®
Important Note
IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not
substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist
or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate
that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult
your healthcare professional before using this drug.
Uses
Buspirone is used to relieve nervousness, anxiety and tension.
Other Uses
This medication may also be used for premenstrual syndrome.
How to Use
Take this medication with food or milk if stomach upset occurs. It is
important to take this medication exactly as prescribed. Do not increase
your dose or take more often than prescribed. Symptoms will begin to improve
within 7 to 10 days of starting this medication. However, it may take
3 to 4 weeks for the full benefit of the medication to be apparent.
Side Effects
This medication may cause drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue,
weakness, vivid dreams, sleeplessness, dry skin, blurred vision, altered
sense of taste and smell, weight gain, muscle aches, ringing in the ears,
nausea, headaches. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor.
Notify your doctor if you experience: abnormal movements or "twitches"
of the face or neck muscles, other involuntary movements or tremors, depression,
confusion, incoordination, chest pain, breathing difficulties. If you
notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
Before taking buspirone, tell your doctor your medical history especially:
kidney or liver disease, any drug allergies. Limit alcohol intake as it
may intensify the dizziness and/or drowsiness effects of buspirone. Use
caution when engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this drug. It is not
known if this drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before
breast-feeding.
Drug Interactions
Before taking buspirone tell your doctor of all over-the-counter or prescription
drugs you may use especially: other drugs for anxiety or depression, MAOIs
(e.g., phenelzine, tranylcypromine, isocarboxazid, selegiline, linezolid,
furazolidone), azole or macrolide antibiotics, haloperidol, narcotic pain
medications. Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice unless your
doctor instructs you otherwise. Do not start or stop any medicine without
doctor or pharmacist approval.
Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or
emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting,
dizziness, drowsiness, and decreased pupil size.
Notes
Do not share this medication with others.
Missed Dose
Take any missed dose as soon as possible but not if it is almost time
for the next dose. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose
and resume your regular schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose. If more
than one dose is missed, contact your doctor or pharmacist to establish
a new dosing schedule.
Storage
Store at room temperature and keep away from moisture and sunlight. Do
not store in the bathroom.
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