Tablets
Chemical Name:
BUSPIRONE (byoo-SPYE-rone)
Common uses
This medicine
is an antianxiety agent used to treat anxiety. It may
also be used to treat other conditions as determined by
your doctor.
Before using
Some medicines
or medical conditions may interact with this medicine.
INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and
over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. DO NOT
TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you are also taking a MAO
Inhibitor. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR
CONDITION may be needed if you are taking other drugs
for anxiety or depression, fluconazole, itraconazole,
ketoconazole, macrolide antibiotics, nefazodone,
dexamethasone, phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine,
haloperidol, diltiazem, verapamil, ritonavir, or
trazodone. USE OF THIS MEDICINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED if
you have a history of severe liver or kidney disease.
Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions,
allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Contact your
doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or
concerns about taking this medicine.
Directions
Follow the
directions for using this medicine provided by your
doctor. THIS MEDICINE MAY BE TAKEN on an empty stomach
or with food. AVOID DRINKING GRAPEFRUIT JUICE while
taking this medicine. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room
temperature, away from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A
DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, take it as soon as possible. If
it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed
dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not
take 2 doses at once.
Cautions
SEVERAL DAYS TO
WEEKS MAY PASS before this medicine reaches its full
effect. Continue taking this medicine during this time.
THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE dizziness. Do not drive, operate
machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous
until you know how you react to this medicine. BEFORE
DRINKING ALCOHOL OR TAKING OTHER MEDICINES, check with
your doctor or pharmacist. FOR WOMEN: IT IS UNKNOWN IF
THIS DRUG IS EXCRETED in breast milk. DO NOT BREAST-FEED
while taking this medicine.
Possible side effects
SIDE EFFECTS,
that may go away during treatment, include dizziness,
lightheadedness, nervousness, excitement, headache,
drowsiness, or nausea. If they continue or are
bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR
DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience movements
of the face or neck muscles you can not control. If you
notice other effects not listed above, contact your
doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Drug interactions
Drug
interactions can result in unwanted side effects or
prevent a medicine from doing its job. Use our drug
interaction checker to find out if your medicines
interact with each other.
Check drug interactions
If you take too much
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.
Additional information
DO NOT SHARE
THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not
prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health
conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of
children. IF USING THIS MEDICINE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD
OF TIME, obtain refills before your supply runs out.
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