Thursday, 26 November 2015
Buspar (Buspirone)
Buspar is drug with generic name of Buspirone. It is a drug that combats
anxiety.
Buspar Indications
Buspar is indicated for the
treatment of anxiety for the reduction of the symptoms of anxiety such as fear
and tension.
Buspar works by affecting the
chemicals in the brain that cause anxiety.
Buspar Warnings
Dizziness and Drowsiness may
possibly occur when taking Buspar. When you experience drowsiness or dizziness
while taking Buspar, inform your doctor immediately so that he/she can advise
you of a proper course of action.
Tell your doctor if you have
any of the following medical conditions:
·
Known allergies to Buspirone
·
Have recently been under MAOI medication
·
Has kidney problems
·
Has liver disease
·
Is an alcoholic
If you have any of the
mentioned medical conditions, your doctor may lower your Buspar dosage or
advise you to stop taking Buspar altogether.
Buspar is in the pregnancy
category B. Buspar is not known to be harmful to the unborn baby or to the
pregnant mother. If you are pregnant, do not take Buspar without first talking
to your doctor.
The active ingredients of
Buspar passes into the breast milk of nursing mothers. Consult your doctor
first before breastfeeding if you are on Buspar medication.
Buspar is not to be
administered to children below 18 years old.
Buspar Intake Guidelines
Buspar should be taken exactly
as instructed by your doctor. Never deviate from your doctor’s instructions
about taking Buspar.
Each dose of Buspar must be
taken along with a full glass of water.
The healing impact of Buspar
may take longer for the patients to feel it. Never cease your Buspar intake
abruptly. The cessation of taking this medicine must be under your doctor’s
supervision.
Do not take Buspar if you have
recently taken grapefruit or any grapefruit juice. The combination of Buspar
and grapefruit is dangerous to the health and may lead to fatal conditions.
Buspar Dosage
The exact dosage of Buspar can
only be effectively determined by your doctor. Never attempt to set a dosage
for yourself.
Buspar Overdose
Buspar overdose is
characterized by the following symptoms:
·
Drowsiness
·
Very deep and long sleep
·
Nausea
·
Vomiting
·
Extreme decrease in the size
of pupils
If any of the symptoms are
present and overdose is suspected, immediately seek emergency medical
attention.
Buspar Missed Dose
If you happen to miss a dose
of Buspar, you can take it as soon as you remember provided that it is not yet
near the time for the next dose. However, if it is already near the time for
the next dose, just entirely skip that dose you missed and proceed with the
next scheduled dose and resume normal dosing after that.
Buspar Side Effects
Taking Buspar may entail side
effects and among these are:
·
Allergies characterized by
swelling, hives, closing of throat, swelling of lips, mouth and throat.
·
Angina
·
Arrhythmia
·
Headaches
·
Lightheadedness
·
Confusion
·
Blurred vision
·
Numbness of limbs
·
Muscle twitches
·
Drowsiness
·
Dry mouth
·
Nightmares
·
Depression
·
Blurred Vision
Almost all medicine entails
side effects ad Buspar is no different from them. If you experience any of
these side effects and if it becomes bothersome and intolerable, consult your
doctor immediately and you can cease taking the medicine for while and wait for
your doctor’s instructions.
Buspar Drug Reactions
Some drugs may not work well
if taken together with Buspar. Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the
following drugs:
·
MAOI
·
Sporanox
·
Erythromycin
·
Selegiline
Alcohol and other medicines
that trigger drowsiness and dizziness should also be avoided and if not, they
should be taken in moderation to avoid aggravating the drowsing effect of these
medicines.
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