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 Buspirone is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult
your healthcare professional before using Buspirone.
BUSPIRONE - ORAL (byou-SPY-rown)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Buspar
What is Buspirone
Buspirone is used to relieve
nervousness, anxiety and tension. Buspirone may also be
used for premenstrual syndrome.
How to Use
Buspirone
Take Buspirone with
food or milk if stomach upset occurs. It is important to take
Buspirone 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 Buspirone. However, it may
take 3 to 4 weeks for the full benefit of the medication to be
apparent.
Buspirone Side Effects
Buspirone 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.
Buspirone Precautions
Before taking buspirone, tell your doctor your medical history
especially: kidney or liver disease, any medication 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
Buspirone. It is not known if Buspirone is excreted into breast milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Buspirone Substance Interactions
Before taking buspirone tell your doctor of all over-the-counter or
medications you may use especially: other medications 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.
Buspirone 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.
Buspirone Notes
Do
not share Buspirone with others.
Buspirone 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.
Buspirone Storage
Store at
room temperature and keep away from moisture and sunlight. Do not
store in the bathroom.
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