Buspirone is used to relieve nervousness, anxiety and tension. BUSPIRONE HCL may also be used for premenstrual syndrome.
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HOW TO USE
BUSPIRONE HCL: Take BUSPIRONE HCL with food or milk if stomach upset occurs. It is important to take BUSPIRONE HCL 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 BUSPIRONE HCL. However, it may take 3 to 4 weeks for the full benefit of the medication to be apparent.
SIDE EFFECTS
BUSPIRONE HCL 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, 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 before using BUSPIRONE HCL. It is not known if BUSPIRONE HCL 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.
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.
NOTES
Do not share BUSPIRONE HCL with others.
STORAGE
Store at room temperature and keep away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom. |
