Buspirone
is an anti-anxiety medicine. Buspirone affects
chemicals in your brain that may become unbalanced
and cause anxiety. Buspirone is used to reduce
fear, tension, and anxiety associated with anxiety
disorders.
Advise your doctor of any medications you may
be taking (particularly MAOI's) to avoid potential
drug interactions.
Buspar 5mg
(30 pills)
$98.00
Buspar 5mg (90 pills)
$149.00
Buspar 15mg (30 pills)
$154.00
Buspar 15mg (90 pills)
$274.00
Buspar 10mg (30 pills)
$119.00
Buspar 10mg (90 pills)
$197.00
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.
