buspar anxiety medication
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Buspirone
What is the most important information I should know about Buspar?
• It may be several weeks before you start to feel better, but do not stoptaking Buspar without first talking to your doctor buspar anxiety medication.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities buspar anxiety medication. Although unlikely, it is possible that you will experience somedrowsiness or dizziness at the start of therapy with Buspar buspar anxiety medication. If you experiencedizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities buspar anxiety medication.
• Use alcohol cautiously buspar anxiety medication. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizzinesswhile you are taking Buspar buspar anxiety medication.
What is Buspar?
• Buspar is an anti-anxiety medicine buspar anxiety medication. Buspar affects chemicals in yourbrain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety buspar anxiety medication.
• Buspar is used to reduce fear, tension, and anxiety associated with anxietydisorders buspar anxiety medication.
• Buspar may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide buspar anxiety medication.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Buspar?
• Do not take Buspar if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate)during the last 2 weeks buspar anxiety medication. Severely high blood pressure may occur if Buspar istaken with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor buspar anxiety medication.
• Before taking Buspar, tell your doctor if you
· have had an allergic reaction to Buspar in the past;
· have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor such as phenelzine (Nardil),isocarboxazid (Marplan), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the last 14 days;
· have kidney disease;
· have liver disease;
· have a history of alcohol or drug addiction buspar anxiety medication.
• You may not be able to take Buspar, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listedabove buspar anxiety medication.
• Buspar is in the FDA pregnancy category B buspar anxiety medication. This means that it is unlikelyto harm an unborn baby buspar anxiety medication. Do not take Buspar without first talking to your doctorif you are pregnant buspar anxiety medication.
• Buspar passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing infant buspar anxiety medication. Do nottake this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feedinga baby buspar anxiety medication.
• Buspar has not been approved for use by children younger than 18 yearsof age buspar anxiety medication.
How should I take Buspar?
• Take Buspar exactly as directed by your doctor buspar anxiety medication. If you do not understandthese instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them toyou buspar anxiety medication.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water buspar anxiety medication.
• It may be several weeks before you start to feel better, but do not stoptaking Buspar without first talking to your doctor buspar anxiety medication.
• Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with Buspar buspar anxiety medication. The interactioncould lead to potentially adverse effects buspar anxiety medication. You should discuss the use of grapefruitand grapefruit juice with your doctor buspar anxiety medication. Do not increase or decrease the amountof grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor buspar anxiety medication.
• Store Buspar at room temperature away from moisture and heat buspar anxiety medication.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember buspar anxiety medication. However, if it is almosttime for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and take only your next regularlyscheduled dose buspar anxiety medication. Do not take a double dose of this medication buspar anxiety medication.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical treatment buspar anxiety medication.
• The symptoms of a Buspar overdose include drowsiness, very deep sleep,nausea, vomiting, and unusually small pupils buspar anxiety medication.
What should I avoid while taking Buspar?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities buspar anxiety medication. Although unlikely, it is possible that you will experience somedrowsiness or dizziness at the start of therapy with Buspar buspar anxiety medication. If you experiencedizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities buspar anxiety medication.
• Use alcohol cautiously buspar anxiety medication. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizzinesswhile you are taking Buspar buspar anxiety medication.
• Buspar may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness,including antidepressants, antihistamines, sedatives (used to treat insomnia),pain relievers, anxiety medicines, and muscle relaxants buspar anxiety medication. Tell your doctor aboutall medicines that you are taking, and do not take any prescription or over-the-countermedicine without first talking to your doctor buspar anxiety medication.
• Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with Buspar buspar anxiety medication. The interactioncould lead to potentially adverse effects buspar anxiety medication. You should discuss the use of grapefruitand grapefruit juice with your doctor buspar anxiety medication. Do not increase or decrease the amountof grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor buspar anxiety medication.
What are the possible side effects of Buspar?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takingBuspar and seek emergency medical attention:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat;swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; hives);
· chest pain or an irregular heartbeat;
· headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, slurred speech, confusion, orblurred vision;
· numbness or tingling in your hands, feet, arms, or legs;
· depression; or
· uncontrollable movements of your arms, legs, tongue, or lips buspar anxiety medication.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur buspar anxiety medication. Continueto take Buspar and talk to your doctor if you experience
· drowsiness or fatigue,
· dry mouth, or
· an increase in nightmares or dreams buspar anxiety medication.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur buspar anxiety medication. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome buspar anxiety medication.
What other drugs will affect Buspar?
• Do not take Buspar if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate)during the last 2 weeks buspar anxiety medication. Severely high blood pressure may occur if Buspar istaken with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor buspar anxiety medication.
• Before taking Buspar, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the followingmedicines:
· nefazodone (Serzone);
· itraconazole (Sporanox);
· erythromycin (E-Mycin, E.E.S., Ery-Tab, Eryc, others); or
· selegiline (Eldepryl) buspar anxiety medication.
• You may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatmentif you are taking any of the medicines listed above buspar anxiety medication.
• Buspar may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness,including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, sedatives (used to treatinsomnia), pain relievers, anxiety medicines, and muscle relaxants buspar anxiety medication. Tell yourdoctor about all medicines that you are taking, and do not take any prescriptionor over-the-counter medicine without first talking to your doctor buspar anxiety medication.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Buspar buspar anxiety medication. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines buspar anxiety medication.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Buspar written for healthprofessionals that you may read buspar anxiety medication.
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