Buspar Uses

Buspar is used to treat generalized anxiety disorder. Buspar may be used to treat other conditions as well. Buspar affects the chemicals in your brain that may have become unbalanced and are causing anxiety.

How Taken

Buspar can be taken with food or milk if stomach upset occurs. It is important to take your buspar 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 your buspar 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 buspar 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 buspar 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 your buspar in the container it came in, tightly closed, and keep out of reach of children. Store your buspar at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medicationa that are outdated or no longer needed.

Overdose

If an overdose of buspar is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms ofa buspar overdose may include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, and decreased pupil size.

More Buspar 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 medication 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 buspar. 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.