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Uses of Buspar
Buspar is an anti-anxiety medicine, used to reduce fear, tension and anxiety associated with anxiety disorders. This medication may also be used for premenstrual syndrome.
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How to take Buspar
Take Buspar 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.
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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.
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| Precautions
of Buspar
Be sure to tell your doctor about any other medications you are taking (particularly MAOIs) to avoid potential drug interactions.
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Interactions of Buspar
Before taking Buspar tell your doctor of all over-the-counter or prescription drugs you may use especially:
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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. |
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| Notes of
Buspar
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.
Do not share this medication with others.
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Dosages of Buspar
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.
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| Storage
of Buspar
Store at room temperature and keep away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom.
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