Taking Buspar

The Generic Name for Buspar is: buspirone (byoo SPYE rone). It is sold under the brand names: Buspar

Drug Uses for Buspar

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

How Buspar is Taken

Take Buspar with food or milk if stomach upset occurs. 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, be aware that it may take 3 to 4 weeks for the full benefit of the medication to be apparent, that's normal.

Warnings/Precautions about Buspar

Before taking Buspar, tell your doctor your medical history especially: kidney or liver disease, any drug allergies. Go easy on the 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 this drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. If you're a man, ignore this last sentence!

Missed a Dose of Buspar?

Take your next dose of Buspar as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double-up doses.

Possible Side Effects of Buspar

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. Yest that's quite a list! If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor right away. 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 of Buspar

Keep Buspar in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.

Overdose on Buspar

Needless to say, DO NOT overdose on 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.

More Information on Buspar

Before taking Buspar or any other drug, tell your doctor about all over-the-counter or prescription drugs you typically use, anything at all. 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.

Some common misspellings and typos for Buspar include: buspra, busspar, busapr, bupsar, bsupar, ubspar, buspa, buspr, busar, bupar, bspar, uspar and buspar.

Disclaimer on Buspar

This drug information about Buspar is for your information purposes only, it is not intended that this information covers all possible uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions, and/or adverse reactions of this drug. This is just general information, and you should not rely on it 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.