What is the most important information I should know about buspirone?
Do not this medication if you are allergic to
buspirone, or if you have used an MAO
inhibitor such as
isocarboxazid (Marplan),
phenelzine (Nardil),
rasagiline (Azilect),
selegiline
(Eldepryl,
Emsam), or
tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the past 14 days. Serious,
life-threatening side effects can occur if you take buspirone before the MAO inhibitor has cleared
from your body.
Buspirone can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be
careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
Avoid drinking alcohol. It may increase some of the side effects caused by
buspirone.
Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with buspirone and lead to potentially
dangerous effects. Discuss the use of grapefruit products with your doctor. Do not increase or
decrease the amount of grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor.
Buspirone is usually taken for only a short time. Do not take this medication for longer
than 4 weeks without your doctor's advice.
What is buspirone?
Buspirone is an anti-anxiety medicine that affects chemicals in your brain that may
become unbalanced and cause anxiety.
Buspirone is used to treat symptoms of anxiety, such as fear, tension, irritability,
dizziness, pounding heartbeat, and other physical symptoms.
Buspirone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking buspirone?
Do not this medication if you are allergic to buspirone, or if you have used an MAO
inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline
(Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the past 14 days. Serious,
life-threatening side effects can occur if you take buspirone before the MAO inhibitor has cleared
from your body.
Before taking buspirone, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use
buspirone, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.
FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an
unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are
pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether buspirone passes into breast milk or if it could harm a
nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are
breast-feeding a
baby.
Do not give this medication to a child younger than 18 years old.
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