BUSPAR DRUG INFO
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. |
