| Buspar Patient Education Monograph | | BUSPIRONE - ORAL
(byou-SPY-rown) |
| Common Brand Name(s) | | Buspar |
| Uses | | Buspirone is used to relieve nervousness, anxiety and tension. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
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Common Buspar Misspellings |
| Baspar, Bus par, Busper, Busspar, Bussparr,
perscription, perscriptions |
| 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. |
| Other Buspar
Drug Comparison Information, Pricing & Online Facts |
Anxiety Buspar
Buspar is an anxiety relief drug in pill form. It is a medication used to treat Acute Stress Disorder, alcholoism as a result of anxiety, nervousness and tension. Buspar medicine can treat symptoms and signs of anxiety including Dizziness, Panic, Panic Attacks, Chest Pain, Depression and Stress. It provides relief for children and teens and is approved by the Anxiety Disorder Association Of America and the Midwest Center For Stress And Anxiety for helping manage and control stress. Buspar provides a natural remedy for Childhood Anxiety, Chronic Anxiety, Chronic Stress, Emotional Stress, General Anxiety Disorder, Infant Separation Anxiety, Job Stress, Post Tramatic Stress Disorder, Public Speaking Anxiety, Separation Anxiety, Sexual Anxiety and Social Anxiety Disorder. |
The above information is a summary. It is not intended to replace a doctor's instructions.
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