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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Buspar®
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. |