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 To Take
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, lightheartedness 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, in coordination 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medication that is outdated or no longer needed.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.
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