Drug name:
Buspar
Buspar®
(Buspirone) is an anti-anxiety medicine, used to
reduce fear, tension and anxiety associated with
anxiety disorders. Buspar 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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Uses of Buspar
Buspar is used
to relieve nervousness, anxiety and tension.
This
medication may also be used for premenstrual syndrome.
How to use Buspar
Take Buspar with food or milk if stomach upset occurs. It
is important to take Buspar 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 of Buspar
Buspar 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.
Buspar Precautions
Before
taking Buspar, 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 Buspar. Use caution when
engaging in activities requiring alertness such as
driving. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before
using Buspar. It is not known if Buspar is
excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before
breast-feeding.
Drug interactions
Before
taking Buspar 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.
Buspar Overdose
If Buspar 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.
Buspar Missed dose
Take Buspar
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.
Buspar Storage
Store Buspar at room
temperature and keep away from moisture and sunlight. Do
not store in the
bathroom.
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