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- $Subject{BuSpar Mead Johnson Pharm Antianxiety agent buspirone hydrochloride
- anxiety}
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- buspirone
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- BRAND NAME (Manufacturer)
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- BuSpar (Mead Johnson Pharm)
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- TYPE OF DRUG
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- Antianxiety agent
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- INGREDIENT
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- buspirone hydrochloride
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- DOSAGE FORM
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- Tablets (5 mg and 10 mg)
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- STORAGE
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- Buspirone should be stored at room temperature in a tightly closed
- container. Avoid exposure to high temperatures (greater than 86 degrees_F).
-
- USES
-
- Buspirone is prescribed as a treatment for the symptoms of anxiety. 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 this drug 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
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- Minor.
-
- Diarrhea, dizziness, excitement, fatigue, headache, lightheadedness,
- nasal congestion, nausea, nervousness, sleeping problems, sweating, or
- weakness. These side effects should disappear as your body adjusts to this
- medication.
- 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, incoordination, muscle pain,
- numbness, rash, ringing in the ears, sore throat, tingling in your fingers or
- toes, or tremors.
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- INTERACTIONS
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- Although extensive studies have not yet been completed, buspirone may
- interact with several other medications.
- To prevent oversedation, this drug should not be taken with alcohol or
- other central nervous system depressants (such as antihistamines,
- barbiturates, muscle relaxants, pain medicines, narcotics, medicines for
- seizures, phenothiazine tranquilizers, and antidepressants).
- Before starting buspirone, BE SURE TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about any
- medications you are currently taking, especially any of those listed above.
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- WARNINGS
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- * 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 this medication affects you, do not drive a
- car or operate potentially dangerous machinery.
- * 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.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
-