Summer BanksBuspirone
August 14th 2006 08:41
Buspirone :
Buspirone is prescribed as a treatment for the symptoms of anxiety or panic attacks. It is not yet understood exactly how this medication works. Buspirone has been shown to be effective in relieving symptoms of anxiety, but it is important that you try to identify and remove the cause of the anxiety as well.
Treatment :
Buspirone should be taken exactly as directed by your doctor. It can be taken with food or a full glass of water if stomach upset occurs.
If you are taking buspirone regularly and miss a dose, take
the missed dose immediately if you remember within an hour. If more time has passed, however, skip the dose you missed and wait for the next scheduled dose. Do not double the dose.
Side Effects :
Minor: Diarrhea, dizziness, excitement, fatigue, headache, light-headedness, nasal congestion, nausea, nervousness, sleeping problems, sweating, or weakness. These side effects should disappear as your body adjusts to buspirone.
If you feel dizzy or light-headed, sit or lie down for a while; get up slowly from a sitting or reclining position; and be careful on stairs.
Major: Tell your doctor about any side effects that are persistent or particularly bothersome. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about chest pain, confusion, feelings of anger, lack of coordination, muscle pain, numbness, rash, ringing in the ears, sore throat, tingling in your fingers or toes, tremors, or other changes in your senses (smell, hearing, vision).
Interactions :
Although extensive studies on buspirone have not yet been completed, this drug may interact with several other medications.
Concurrent use of buspirone with other central nervous system depressants (such as alcohol, antihistamines, pain medicines, barbiturates, benzodiazepine tranquilizers, muscle relaxants, and phenothiazine tranquilizers) or with tricyclic antidepressants can cause extreme drowsiness.
Buspirone may increase the adverse effects of digoxin and haloperidol.
Buspirone should not be taken with a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor. At least 14 days should separate the use of this drug and the use of an MAO inhibitor.
Before starting buspirone, BE SURE TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about any medications you are currently taking, especially any of those listed above.
Warnings :
Before starting buspirone, be sure to tell your doctor about any unusual or allergic reactions you have had to any medications, especially to buspirone.
Be sure to tell your doctor if you now have or if you have ever had kidney disease, liver disease, or any type of psychiatric disorder.
Until you experience how buspirone affects you, do not drive a car or operate potentially dangerous machinery.
Erythromycin and itraconazole may increase the side effects of buspirone.
Be sure to tell your doctor if you are pregnant. Although buspirone does appear to be safe in animals, complete studies in pregnant women have not been conducted. Also be sure to tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding an infant. Small amounts of buspirone have been shown to pass into the milk of animals, and its use in nursing women is not recommended
Buspirone is prescribed as a treatment for the symptoms of anxiety or panic attacks. It is not yet understood exactly how this medication works. Buspirone has been shown to be effective in relieving symptoms of anxiety, but it is important that you try to identify and remove the cause of the anxiety as well.
Treatment :
Buspirone should be taken exactly as directed by your doctor. It can be taken with food or a full glass of water if stomach upset occurs.
If you are taking buspirone regularly and miss a dose, take
the missed dose immediately if you remember within an hour. If more time has passed, however, skip the dose you missed and wait for the next scheduled dose. Do not double the dose.
Side Effects :
Minor: Diarrhea, dizziness, excitement, fatigue, headache, light-headedness, nasal congestion, nausea, nervousness, sleeping problems, sweating, or weakness. These side effects should disappear as your body adjusts to buspirone.
If you feel dizzy or light-headed, sit or lie down for a while; get up slowly from a sitting or reclining position; and be careful on stairs.
Major: Tell your doctor about any side effects that are persistent or particularly bothersome. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about chest pain, confusion, feelings of anger, lack of coordination, muscle pain, numbness, rash, ringing in the ears, sore throat, tingling in your fingers or toes, tremors, or other changes in your senses (smell, hearing, vision).
Interactions :
Although extensive studies on buspirone have not yet been completed, this drug may interact with several other medications.
Concurrent use of buspirone with other central nervous system depressants (such as alcohol, antihistamines, pain medicines, barbiturates, benzodiazepine tranquilizers, muscle relaxants, and phenothiazine tranquilizers) or with tricyclic antidepressants can cause extreme drowsiness.
Buspirone may increase the adverse effects of digoxin and haloperidol.
Buspirone should not be taken with a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor. At least 14 days should separate the use of this drug and the use of an MAO inhibitor.
Before starting buspirone, BE SURE TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about any medications you are currently taking, especially any of those listed above.
Warnings :
Before starting buspirone, be sure to tell your doctor about any unusual or allergic reactions you have had to any medications, especially to buspirone.
Be sure to tell your doctor if you now have or if you have ever had kidney disease, liver disease, or any type of psychiatric disorder.
Until you experience how buspirone affects you, do not drive a car or operate potentially dangerous machinery.
Erythromycin and itraconazole may increase the side effects of buspirone.
Be sure to tell your doctor if you are pregnant. Although buspirone does appear to be safe in animals, complete studies in pregnant women have not been conducted. Also be sure to tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding an infant. Small amounts of buspirone have been shown to pass into the milk of animals, and its use in nursing women is not recommended
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