BUSPAR

BuSpar Ingredients: Buspirone
Representative Names: BuSpar
Generic Available ? Yes

Who is BuSpar for ?

Buspirone is used to treat anxiety disorders or in the short-term treatment of symptoms of anxiety. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Buspirone is used to treat the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this drug for your condition.

How does it work ?

Buspirone helps anxiety by moderating certain chemicals (like serotonin and dopamine) in the brain that may lead to anxiety disorders.

When should I be careful taking BuSpar ?

Before taking buspirone,

tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to buspirone or any other drugs.
tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially antihistamines, haloperidol (Haldol); MAO inhibitors [phenelzine (Nardil) and tranylcypromine (Parnate)], muscle relaxants, pain medications or narcotics, sedatives, sleeping pills, tranquilizers, trazodone (Desyrel), and vitamins.
tell your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney or liver disease or a history of alcohol or drug abuse.
tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking buspirone, call your doctor.
if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking buspirone.
you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects you.
remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.

Side Effects

Although side effects from buspirone are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

drowsiness
upset stomach
vomiting
constipation
diarrhea
stomach pain
headache
dry mouth
depression
excitement
fatigue
nervousness
difficulty sleeping
lightheadedness
weakness
numbness

If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

skin rash
itching
fast or irregular heartbeat
blurred vision
unusual movements or the head or neck muscles