What is BuSpar?
BuSpar is a medicine for anxiety relief that regulates the chemicals in the brain that could be out of balance in people suffering from anxiety. BuSpar helps treat disorders of anxiety or symptoms of anxiety like tension, fear, anxiety, irritability, and dizziness. the pounding of your heart, among other physical signs.
BuSpar does not constitute an anti-psychotic drug and is not recommended to be used to replace medications prescribed by your physician for mental illnesses.BuSpar could also be used to treat conditions not covered in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not take BuSpar if you've used any MAO antagonist within the last 14 days. A risky drug interaction may occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, Methylene Blue injection, rasagiline, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine.
Before you take this drug
It is not recommended to use BuSpar if you are intolerant to buspirone.
Don't use BuSpar if you've used an MAO inhibitor in the last 14 days. A potentially hazardous medication interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, Methylene Blue injection, rasagiline, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine. To be sure BuSpar is safe for you, consult your doctor if you have one of the following conditions:
- kidney disease, liver disease.
BuSpar is not believed to harm a baby who is not yet born. Consult your physician if you are expecting or planning to become pregnant while receiving treatment.
It's not clear if buspirone is absorbed into breast milk or if it is harmful to the baby who is nursing. If you are breastfeeding a child, speak with your doctor.
Buspirone does not have FDA approval for its use in anyone less than 18 years old; however, it has been tested in adolescents and children under strict medical supervision. Don't give buspirone to anyone under 18 years old without consulting with a physician.
How to take BuSpar?
You should take BuSpar exactly as recommended for you. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Your doctor might alter your dosage to ensure you are getting the best outcomes. Don't take this medication in smaller or larger doses or for longer periods than the recommended time.
You can use BuSpar either with food or without, but you must take it the same way every time. Certain BuSpar tablets have scoring so that you can break them into 3 or 2 pieces to consume smaller amounts of medicine for every dose. Don't use tablets if they have not been properly broken and the tablet is either too large or too small. Follow the directions of your doctor on how much tablet to consume.
If you've made the switch to BuSpar from a different anxiety medication, you may have to gradually decrease the dosage that you are taking instead of stopping abruptly. Certain anxiety medications can trigger withdrawal symptoms if they are stopped after long-term use. Buspirone may result in false-positive results when it comes to specific medical testing. It is possible to stop using the drug up to 48 hours prior to the test. Inform any physician who sees your condition that you're using BuSpar. Keep at room temperature, away from heat, humidity, and light.
What happens if I miss a dose?
You should take the missed dose as soon as possible. Avoid your missed dose if you are close to the time of the next dose. Don't take any extra medication to make up for the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Get medical attention immediately, contact emergency medical attention, or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. While no deaths have been confirmed as the result of a BuSpar overdose, the symptoms could include nausea, dizziness, vomiting, and sleepiness. and stomach upset.
What should be avoided
The medication could affect your reactions or thinking. Be cautious if you drive or do any other activity that requires you to be aware. Alcohol consumption can increase certain adverse effects associated with BuSpar.
Grapefruit and grapefruit juice could interfere with buspirone and cause adverse reactions. Talk about the use of grapefruit juice with your physician.
Side effects of BuSpar
Get immediate medical attention. If you experience any indications or warnings of an allergic reaction to BuSpar, such as symptoms of hives, breathing difficulties, or swelling of your lips, face, or tongue,
See your doctor right away. If you are suffering from:
- Chest pain.
- Breath shortness.
- A feeling of lightheadedness, as if you're going to faint.
Common BuSpar side effects can include:
- Headache.
- Dizziness, drowsiness.
- Sleep problems (insomnia).
- Nausea, an upset stomach.
- Being anxious or excited.
This isn't a comprehensive list of all the adverse effects. Other side effects could occur. Consult your physician for advice regarding medical effects. You can report any symptoms to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Interaction with other drugs
If you take this medication in conjunction with other medications that cause you to feel sleepy or cause breathing problems, this can increase the severity of these effects. The following medications may interfere with BuSpar:
Medications may interfere with BuSpar:
- MAO inhibitors (including isocarboxazid, linezolid, rasagiline, and phenelzine, as well as selegiline and tranylcypromine, and injections of methylene blue);
- Amitriptyline.
- Diazepam.
- Haloperido.
- Nefazodone.
- Trazodone.
- Riazolam, flurazepam, or triazola.
- Verapamil or Diltiazem.
- Antibiotics, like erythromycin as well as rifampin.
- Antifungals, including itraconazole.
- Cimetidine.
Additionally, sleeping pills and narcotic pain medications, as well as muscle relaxers and other medications to treat depression, anxiety, or seizures, could interfere with Buspar.
Other medicines not mentioned here could be incompatible with buspirone, such as medications that are prescribed and available over the counter, such as vitamins and herbal products. Be sure to inform your health professionals about any medications you are taking currently and any medicines that you decide to stop or begin taking.
