Warning: next information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, judgment and judgment about youre pharmacist. it must not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe or effective for you. Consult your pharmacist before using this med.

Buspirone - oral

(byou-spy-rown)

common brand names: Buspar

Buspar Usage: Buspirone is used to relieve nervousness, anxiety and tension.

Buspar can be used also for: this medication may also be used for premenstrual syndrome.

How to use Buspar: Take it med with food or milk if stomach upset occurs. It's important to take it drug exactly as prescribed. don't increase you're dose or take more much times than prescribed. Symptoms will begin to improve within 7 to 10 days about starting this medication. However, it may take 3 to four weeks for full benefit of the med 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 & smell, weight gain, muscle aches, ringing in the ears, nausea, headaches. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Notify your physician if you experience: abnormal movements or 'twitches' about 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 youre doctor or healthcare professional.

Buspar Precautions: Before taking buspirone, tell your doctor your medical history especially: kidney or liver disease, any drug allergies. Limit alcohol intake as this may intensify dizziness and/or drowsiness effects of buspirone. Use caution when engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving. Tell youre pharmacist if you are pregnant before using this tablet. It's not known if this tablet is excreted into breast milk. Consult your healthcare professional before breast-feeding.

Buspar drug interactions: Before taking buspirone tell you're physician of all over-the-counter or prescription drugs you may use especially: other medications since 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 youre healthcare professional instructs you otherwise. do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

Buspar Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, & decreased pupil size.

Buspar special notes: don't share this tablet with others.

If you missed Buspar dose: Take any missed dose as soon as possible but not if it is almost time for following dose. If it is time for the following dose, skip missed dose and resume your regular schedule. do not 'double-up' dose. If more than one dose is missed, contact you're doctor or doctor to establish a new dosing schedule.

Buspar Storage: Store at room temperature and keep away from moisture & sunlight. don't store in the bathroom.

Active Ingredients : Buspirone