Buspar

Common use

Buspirone is an antidepressant used to treat anxiety disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and social phobia. It can be also applied in other cases.

Dosage and direction

Take Buspar by mouth with a glass of water, with or without food. Avoid cutting, crushing or chewing this medicine. Do not take the medicine more often than it is prescribed. Do not give up taking it except on the advice of your doctor. It may need time for the medicine to help. Consult your doctor concerning proper dose for you.

Precautions

Contraindications

Possible side effect

The most common side effects are fever, insomnia, tremor, anxiety, blurred vision, vomiting, diarrhea, etc. A very serious allergic reaction rarely occurs. Many people using this medicine do not have serious side effects. Turn to your doctor or pharmacist for more details. In case you notice the effects not listed here, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Drug interaction

Tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use before using this medication. Buspirone can interact with: * Alcohol; * Grapefruit, grapefruit juice, grapefruit extract; * Haloperidol; * Rifampicin. Turn to your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

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