Side
Effects
This medication 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 this drug. It is not known if this
drug 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.
Notes
Do not share this medication with others.
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.
Storage
Store at room temperature and keep away from moisture and sunlight. Do not
store in the bathroom.
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