BuSpar Oral
BUSPIRONE - ORAL
Pronunciation: (byou-SPY-rown)
Brand Name(s): Buspar
Drug Uses
Buspar is indicated for the management of anxiety disorders or for the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety. Buspirone is especially effective in persons with generalized anxiety of a limited or moderate degree.
It is not very effective in persons with severe anxiety, panic disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorders.
How should you take BuSpar?
Take BuSpar exactly as prescribed. Do not be discouraged if you feel no immediate effect. The full benefit of this drug may not be seen for 1 to 2 weeks after you start to take it.
Possible food and drug interactions when taking BuSpar
Although BuSpar does not intensify the effects of alcohol, it is best to avoid alcohol while taking this medication.
If BuSpar is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either can be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining BuSpar with the following
The blood-thinning drug warfarin sodiumHaloperidolMAO inhibitorsTrazodone
What side effects are possible with Buspar?
Side effects of buspirone, if they occur, are generally observed at the beginning of therapy and usually go away with use of the medication and/or decreased dosage.
The most common side effects are:
- dizziness
- headache
- nervousness
- lightheadedness
- nausea
- excitement
- sweating/clamminess
Dosage
is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, use it at the same times each day. When this medication is started, symptoms of anxiety (e.g., restlessness) may sometimes get worse before they improve. It may take up to a month or more to get the full effect of this medication.
Inform your doctor if your symptoms persist or worsen.
STORAGE:
Store the US product in a tightly closed container at room temperature below 86 degrees F (30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
Store the Canadian product in a tightly closed container at room temperature 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.
An interaction between two medications
does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. In many cases, interactions are intended or are managed by close monitoring.
Speak to your doctor about how any drug interactions are being managed or should be managed.
