Drug Uses
Buspar is used to treat
generalized anxiety
disorder. Your doctor may
use this medicine to treat
other conditions as well.
Buspar affects the chemicals
in your brain that may have
become unbalanced and are
causing anxiety.
How Taken
Take Buspar 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.
Warnings/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 this drug. It is not
known if this drug is
excreted into breast milk.
Consult your doctor before
breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
Take your next dose as
soon as you remember. If it
is time for your next dose,
skip the missed dose and go
back to your regular
schedule. Do not double
doses.
Possible Side Effects
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,
and 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.
Storage
Keep this medication in
the container it came in,
tightly closed, and out of
reach of children. Store it
at room temperature and away
from excess heat and
moisture (not in the
bathroom). Throw away any
medication that is outdated
or no longer needed.
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.
More Information
Before taking Buspar tell
your doctor of all
over-the-counter or
prescription drugs you may
use especially: other drugs
for anxiety or depression,
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.
Disclaimer
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for your information
purposes only, it is not
intended that this
information covers all uses,
directions, drug
interactions, precautions,
or adverse effects of your
medication. This is only
general information, and
should not be relied on for
any purpose. It should not
be construed as containing
specific instructions for
any particular patient.
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