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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