buspar
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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.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities buspar. Although unlikely, it is possible that you will experience somedrowsiness or dizziness at the start of therapy with Buspar buspar. If you experiencedizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities buspar.
• Use alcohol cautiously buspar. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizzinesswhile you are taking Buspar buspar.
What is Buspar?
• Buspar is an anti-anxiety medicine buspar. Buspar affects chemicals in yourbrain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety buspar.
• Buspar is used to reduce fear, tension, and anxiety associated with anxietydisorders buspar.
• Buspar may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide buspar.
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. Severely high blood pressure may occur if Buspar istaken with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor buspar.
• 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.
• 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.
• Buspar is in the FDA pregnancy category B buspar. This means that it is unlikelyto harm an unborn baby buspar. Do not take Buspar without first talking to your doctorif you are pregnant buspar.
• Buspar passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing infant buspar. Do nottake this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feedinga baby buspar.
• Buspar has not been approved for use by children younger than 18 yearsof age buspar.
How should I take Buspar?
• Take Buspar exactly as directed by your doctor buspar. If you do not understandthese instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them toyou buspar.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water buspar.
• It may be several weeks before you start to feel better, but do not stoptaking Buspar without first talking to your doctor buspar.
• Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with Buspar buspar. The interactioncould lead to potentially adverse effects buspar. You should discuss the use of grapefruitand grapefruit juice with your doctor buspar. Do not increase or decrease the amountof grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor buspar.
• Store Buspar at room temperature away from moisture and heat buspar.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember buspar. However, if it is almosttime for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and take only your next regularlyscheduled dose buspar. Do not take a double dose of this medication buspar.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical treatment buspar.
• The symptoms of a Buspar overdose include drowsiness, very deep sleep,nausea, vomiting, and unusually small pupils buspar.
What should I avoid while taking Buspar?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities buspar. Although unlikely, it is possible that you will experience somedrowsiness or dizziness at the start of therapy with Buspar buspar. If you experiencedizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities buspar.
• Use alcohol cautiously buspar. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizzinesswhile you are taking Buspar buspar.
• 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. 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.
• Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with Buspar buspar. The interactioncould lead to potentially adverse effects buspar. You should discuss the use of grapefruitand grapefruit juice with your doctor buspar. Do not increase or decrease the amountof grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor buspar.
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.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur buspar. Continueto take Buspar and talk to your doctor if you experience
· drowsiness or fatigue,
· dry mouth, or
· an increase in nightmares or dreams buspar.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur buspar. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome buspar.
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. Severely high blood pressure may occur if Buspar istaken with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor buspar.
• 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.
• You may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatmentif you are taking any of the medicines listed above buspar.
• 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. 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.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Buspar buspar. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines buspar.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Buspar written for healthprofessionals that you may read buspar.
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