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Buspirone Information:
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 Buspirone at room temperature
and keep away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store
in the bathroom.
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