BUSPAR
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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 BUSPAR.
BUSPIRONE - ORAL (byou-SPY-rown)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S):
Buspar
USES:
Buspirone is used to relieve nervousness, anxiety and tension.
OTHER USES:
BUSPAR may also be used for premenstrual syndrome.
HOW TO TAKE BUSPAR:
Take BUSPAR with food or milk if stomach upset occurs. It is
important to take 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 BUSPAR. However, it may take
3 to 4 weeks for the full benefit of the medication to be apparent.
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, 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 BUSPAR. It is not known if BUSPAR 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 BUSPAR 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:
Sto not store in the bathroom.
ore at room temperature and keep away from moisture and sunlight. D
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