Buspar Information

This preparation is designed in order to treat anxiety disorders, and provide a temporary relief of the symptoms of anxiety (e.g., pounding heartbeat, fear, tension, irritability, and staggers). Buspar may also be prescribed for other health states.

Buspar has to be taken orally with or without food. Take this medicine at regular intervals.

Some forms of Buspirone (Buspar Dividose) may need to be parted before you may use them. These pills have special marks to make breaking easier. Do not use the pill if it has not been broken correctly and the piece is too big or too small.

If you start taking this medicine after the other anxiety medication, you should talk to your health care specialist to learn the best way to change your medicine. You may need to decrease your dosage of the previous medicine gradually.

Buspar Safety Information

In case of missing a dose of Buspar, take it as soon as you remember to do so. However, if it's about time to take your next dose, skip the missed one and follow your regular schedule. Thus take the next dose when it's time for it. Never take a double dose at once. Do not exceed the dosage. In case of overdose seek the medical care immediately!

Keep Buspar safe from heat, moisture, and light. Store this product at room temperature. Keep this product out of the reach of children. Keep safe from pets.

You should not be using this medicine of you have an allergy to any component in Buspar. Do not use this product if you have been treating with MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the last 2 weeks!

Do not drive, operate machinery or perform any activities, requiring high level of attention, before you find out your reaction to this medicine. Avoid drinking alcohol. Cold or allergy medicine, muscle relaxers, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, and medicine for seizures, or depression can add to sleepiness caused by Buspar.

Do not drink grapefruit juice and do not eat grapefruit while going thru the therapy! It may affect the therapy.

This medicine should not be used longer than 4 weeks.

Make sure to inform your health care provider in case you have kidney or liver disease.

Consult with your health care specialist before the start of the therapy if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Talk to your doctor also if you have plans for the pregnancy. You should discuss all the risks and benefits with your health care specialist.

Children under 18 should not be taking Buspar.

Inform your health care provider if you take any other medications (even non-prescription!), herbal products, vitamins, minerals, or any supplements as they may interact with this therapy! Never start or stop any treatment without the approval of your health care provider!

Buspar Side Effects

Contact your health care provider immediately in case of the following side effects: lack of balance or coordination; feeling light-headed, fainting; depressed mood, unusual thoughts or behavior; fast or uneven heart rate. Talk to your doctor as soon as possible if you have an allergic reaction (closing of the throat; breathing discomfort; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; hives).

The following side effects do not usually need to be reported immediately, but talk to your health care provider if they become continuous or bothersome: trouble concentrating; drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision; sleep problems (insomnia); feeling restless; or nausea, upset stomach.

Talk to your health care specialist if you experience any disturbing feelings.

Do not share your medicine with others, for whom it has not been prescribed.