BUSPAR DRUG INFO
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 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.
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