Buspar
Anxiety Medication
| Buspar anxiety medication & anxiety treatment is
indicated for the treatment of anxiety disorders or for the
short term relief of anxiety. The Buspar anxiety medication
& anxiety treatment mechanism of action is unknown but it
may act through a modulation effect on brain serotonin
receptors. The mechanism of action of Buspar anxiety medication
& anxiety treatment is not clearly known. Buspar anxiety
medication |
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| & anxiety treatment differs from typical
benzodiazepines like Vallium or Xanax anti-anxiety medication in
that Buspar anxiety medication & anxiety treatment does not
exert anti-seizure or muscle relaxant effects. It also lacks the
prominent sedative effect that is associated with
benzodiazepines |
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Drug
Uses
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Buspar is used in the treatment of anxiety
disorders and for short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety.
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General
Information
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Buspar should not be used with antidepressant drugs known as
monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors. Brands include Nardil and
Parnate
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How
Taken
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Take Buspar exactly as prescribed. Do not be discouraged if you
feel no immediate effect. The full benefit of this drug may not
be seen for 1 to 2 weeks after you start to take it.
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Possible
Side Effects
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Side effects cannot be anticipated.
If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as
soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe
for you to continue taking Buspar.
- More common side effects may include:
Dizziness, dry mouth, fatigue, headache, light-headedness,
nausea, nervousness, unusual excitement
- Less common or rare side effects may include:
Anger/hostility, blurred vision, bone aches/pain, confusion,
constipation, decreased concentration, depression, diarrhea,
fast, fluttery heartbeat, incoordination, muscle pain/aches,
numbness, pain or weakness in hands or feet, rapid
heartbeat, rash, restlessness, stomach and abdominal upset,
sweating/clamminess, tingling or pins and needles, tremor,
urinary incontinence, vomiting, weakness
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Warnings/Precautions
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If you are sensitive to or have ever had an allergic reaction
to Buspar or similar mood-altering drugs, you should not take
this medication. Make sure your doctor is aware of any drug
reactions you have experienced.
Anxiety or tension related to everyday stress usually does
not require treatment with Buspar. Discuss your symptoms
thoroughly with your doctor.
The use of BuSpar is not recommended if you have severe
kidney or liver damage.
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Drug
Interactions
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Although Buspar does not intensify the effects of alcohol, it
is best to avoid alcohol while taking this medication.
If Buspar is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of
either can be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially
important to check with your doctor before combining BuSpar with
the following:
The blood-thinning drug Coumadin
Haloperidol (Haldol)
MAO inhibitors (antidepressant drugs such as Nardil and Parnate)
Trazodone (Desyrel)
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Missed
Dose
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| Take the forgotten dose as soon as
you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the
one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Never take
2 doses at the same time.
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Storage
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| Store at room temperature in a
tightly closed container, away from light.
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Pregnancy/Nursing
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| The effects of Buspar during
pregnancy have not been adequately studied. If you are pregnant
or plan to become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. It
is not known whether BuSpar appears in breast milk. If this
medication is essential to your health, your doctor may advise
you to discontinue breastfeeding until your treatment is
finished.
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