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IMPORTANT
NOTE: The following information is intended
to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and
judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare
professional. It should not be construed to indicate
that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective
for you. Consult your healthcare professional before
using this drug.
BUSPIRONE - ORAL (byou-SPY-rown)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S):
Buspar
USES: Buspirone is
used to relieve nervousness, anxiety and tension.
OTHER USES: This
medication may also be used for premenstrual syndrome.
HOW TO USE: Take
this medication 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.
SIDE EFFECTS: This
medication 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, in coordination,
chest pain, breathing difficulties. If you notice
other effects not listed above, contact your doctor
or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before
taking buspirone, tell your doctor your medical history
especially: kidney or liver disease, any drug allergies.
Limit alcohol intake as it may intensify the dizziness
and/or drowsiness effects of buspirone. 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.
DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Before taking buspirone tell your doctor of all over-the-counter
or prescription drugs you may use especially: 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.
OVERDOSE: 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.
NOTES: Do not share
this medication with others.
MISSED DOSE: 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.
STORAGE: Store at
room temperature and keep away from moisture and sunlight.
Do not store in the bathroom. |
