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Buspar
Drug Uses
Buspar is used to treat generalized anxiety disorder.
Your doctor may use this medicine to treat other conditions
as well. Buspar affects the chemicals in your brain
that may have become unbalanced and are causing anxiety.
How Taken
Take Buspar 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.
Warnings/Precautions
Before taking Buspar, 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 Buspar. 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.
Missed Dose
Take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is
time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go
back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses.
Possible Side Effects
Buspar 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,
and 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.
Storage
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly
closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room
temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not
in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is
outdated or no longer needed.
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.
More Information
Before taking Buspar tell your doctor of all over-the-counter
or prescription drugs you may use especially: other
drugs for anxiety or depression, 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.
Disclaimer
This drug information is for your information purposes
only, it is not intended that this information covers
all uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions,
or adverse effects of your medication. This is only
general information, and should not be relied on for
any purpose. It should not be construed as containing
specific instructions for any particular patient. We
disclaim all responsibility for the accuracy and reliability
of this information, and/or any consequences arising
from the use of this information, including damage or
adverse consequences to persons or property, however
such damages or consequences arise. No warranty, either
expressed or implied, is made in regards to this information.
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