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BUSPIRONE INFORMATION

Uses of buspirone

Buspirone is used to relieve nervousness, anxiety and tension. Buspirone may also be used for premenstrual syndrome.

Taking buspirone

Take buspirone as directed by your doctor. The recommended initial dose of Buspirone is 15 mg daily (5 mg 3 times a day). To achieve an optimal therapeutic response, at intervals of 2 to 3 days the buspirone dosage may be increased 5 mg per day, as needed. The maximum daily dosage should not exceed 60 mg per day.

Buspirone may be taken with food or milk if a stomach upset occurs.

Buspirone Side effects

The following side effects may occur while taking buspirone: 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, incoordination, 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. It is not known if buspirone is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Drug Interactions

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 while taking buspirone. Do not start or stop Buspirone or any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

Buspirone Overdose

If an overdose of buspirone is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of buspirone overdose may include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, and decreased pupil size.

Missed buspirone Dose

Take any missed buspirone 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 of buspirone is missed, contact your doctor or pharmacist to establish a new buspirone dosing schedule.

Buspirone Storage

Store buspirone at room temperature and keep away from moisture and sunlight.

Do not store buspirone in the bathroom.