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Important Note about the Buspar Anxiety Medication
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.
Uses
Buspirone is used to relieve nervousness, anxiety and tension.
Other Uses
This medication may also be used for premenstrual syndrome.
How to Use this anxiety medication
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 of this anxiety medication
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
of this anxiety medication not listed above, contact your doctor
or pharmacist.
Precautions
Before taking the buspirone anxiety medication, 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 the buspirone anxiety medication 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.
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, and decreased pupil size.
Notes
Do not share this anxiety 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.
