Buspar (generic) 5 mg - 30 Tabs $45
Buspar (generic) 10 mg - 30 Tabs $50
Buspar (generic) 15 mg - 30 Tabs $60
Buspar (generic) 5 mg - 90 Tabs $80
Buspar (generic) 10 mg - 90 Tabs $85
Buspar (generic) 15 mg - 90 Tabs $95 |
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Drug Uses
Buspar is used to treat generalized anxiety disorder. Your doctor may use
this medicine to treat other conditions as well. Buspar affects the chemicals
in your brain that may have become unbalanced and are causing anxiety.
How Taken
Take Buspar with food or milk if stomach upset occurs. It is important to
take this medication exactly as prescribed. Do not increase your dose or
take more often than prescribed. Symptoms will begin to improve within 7
to 10 days of starting this medication. However, it may take 3 to 4 weeks
for the full benefit of the medication to be apparent.
Warnings/Precautions
Before taking Buspar, 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 Buspar. 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.
Missed Dose
Take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next
dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double
doses.
Possible Side Effects
Buspar 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, and 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.
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.
More Information
Before taking Buspar tell your doctor of all over-the-counter or prescription
drugs you may use especially: other drugs for anxiety or depression, 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.
Disclaimer
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that this information covers all uses, directions, drug interactions,
precautions, or adverse effects of your medication. This is only general
information, and should not be relied on for any purpose. It should not be
construed as containing specific instructions for any particular patient.
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