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Buspirone or Buspar Medication Information (dosing, side effects, patient counseling)

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Your Medication Buspirone

Buspirone is also known by the brand name: Buspar.

Buspirone comes in 5, 7.5, 10, 15, and 30 mg tablets.

Buspirone is an anti-anxiety agent most commonly used to treat anxiety. No matter what your doctor has you taking it for, buspirone is taken by mouth twice daily. Buspirone may be taken with or without food, if upset stomach occurs, take with food. If you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your normal dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.

Some common side effects with buspirone include dizziness, drowsiness, headache and nausea.
Some less common side effects include nervousness, confusion, outbursts of anger, blurry vision and weakness.
(Flash on screen this is not a complete list of side effects)

While taking buspirone, remember it is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have:
• Signs of an allergic reaction (rash, itching, swelling, tightness of the chest, etc.)
• An allergy to buspirone.
• Taken certain drugs used for low mood (depression) like isocarboxazid, phenelzine, or tranylcypromine or drugs used for Parkinson's disease like selegiline or rasagiline in the last 14 days. Taking this drug within 14 days of those drugs can cause very bad high blood pressure.
• Any of these health problems: Kidney disease or liver disease.
Buspirone needs to be stored at room temperature in a dry place. Do not store in bathroom. Keep all drugs in a safe place and out of the reach of children and pets.

Thank you for watching and remember to tell your doctor and pharmacist about your health problems, all drugs including over the counter drugs, natural products, and vitamins for your safety before starting a new drug. Do not stop, start, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

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