Information
About Buspar Anxiety Medication
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.
BUSPIRONE - ORAL (byou-SPY-rown)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Buspar
USES: Buspirone (Buspar) 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.
BUSPAR 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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