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Buspirone is used to treat anxiety
disorders or in the short-term treatment of symptoms of
anxiety. |
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.
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Buspirone Use Indication:
Buspirone comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It usually is
taken two or three times a day. Follow the directions on your
prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or
pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take
buspirone exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it
or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Continue to take buspirone even if you feel well. Do not stop
taking buspirone without talking to your doctor, especially if
you have taken large doses for a long time. Your doctor
probably will decrease your dose gradually. This drug must be
taken regularly for a few weeks before its full effect is
felt.
Buspirone Medication Side Effects:
Although side effects from buspirone are not common, they can
occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or
do not go away:
drowsiness
upset stomach
vomiting
constipation
diarrhea
stomach pain
headache
dry mouth
depression
excitement
fatigue
nervousness
difficulty sleeping
lightheadedness
weakness
numbness
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your
doctor immediately:
skin rash
itching
fast or irregular heartbeat
blurred vision
unusual movements or the head or neck muscles
Precautions on using Buspirone Medication
Before
taking Buspirone
, tell
your doctor and pharmacist:
if you are allergic to buspirone or any other drugs.
what prescription and nonprescription medications you are
taking, especially antihistamines; anticonvulsants such as
carbamazepine (Tegretol), phenobarbital (Barbita, Luminal,
Solfoton), and phenytoin (Dilantin); dexamethasone (Decadron,
others); diazepam (Valium); diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor,
Tiazac); erythromycin ((E.E.S., E-Mycin, Erythrocin, others);
haloperidol (Haldol); ketoconazole (Nizoral); itraconazole (Sporanox);
MAO inhibitors [phenelzine (Nardil) and tranylcypromine (Parnate)];
muscle relaxants; nefazodone (Serzone); pain medications or
narcotics; rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane); ritonavir (Norvir);
sedatives; sleeping pills; tranquilizers; trazodone (Desyrel);
verapamil (Calan, Covera, Verelan); and vitamins.
if you have or have ever had kidney or liver disease or a
history of alcohol or drug abuse.
if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are
breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking buspirone,
call your doctor.
if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the
doctor or dentist that you are taking buspirone.
you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do
not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this
drug affects you.
remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by
this drug.
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