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Buspirone ( BuSpar
)
Buspirone ( BuSpar ) is an Antianxiety agent, used
primarily for relief of mild to moderate anxiety and nervous tension.
This drug is useful in treating the elderly, alcoholics,
or people that have a history of addiction. Alcohol does not interact
in a dangerous manner with Buspirone( BuSpar ) and Buspirone (
BuSpar ) may be useful in reducing alcohol craving. This drug
is also useful in the treatment of aggression in developmentally disabled
persons over 18 or self-injurious behaviors. Buspirone( BuSpar
) may also be useful in treating hyperactivity in the autistic and may
decrease the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD. )
It may also help in people with aches, cramps, fatigue,
pains, PMS, or sexual dysfunction do to generalized anxiety
disorder. Buspirone( BuSpar ) may help decrease the urge for nicotine.
Buspirone ( BuSpar ) is not habit-forming. Buspirone ( BuSpar
) is not a benzodiazepine.
CLASS: Azaspirodecanedione Derivative.
Generic name: Buspirone Hydrochloride.
Type: Antianxiety.
Strengths:
Tables:
5mg, 10 mg.
Dosages: Actual dosage must be determined
by a physician.
Oral:
Start: 5mg 3 times daily.
Increases: 5mg every 2 to 3 days ( doses every 6 to 8 hours.)
Maximum: 60 mg in 24 hours.
Normal dosage:
If under 18 years of age, DO
NOT USE!
18 to 60 years of age,
Over 60 years of age,
Problems with:
Liver Function:
If history of liver problems, decrease dosage and use
with caution.
Kidney Function: If history of
kidney problems, decrease dosage 50 to 75% and use with caution.
Test:
Before taking: None.
While taking: None.
Take With: With or without
food, same time everyday.
Full Benefits In: Up to three
weeks.
Missed Dose(s): If within
one hour take, if over an hour skip and then continue on your
normal schedule.
Never Take a Double Dose!
If Stop Taking: Do not stop
without consulting your physician.
Overdose symptoms include:
Drowsiness, dysphoria, fatigue, nausea / vomiting,
paresthesias, or seizures.
Warnings
Do not take this drug if you are pregnant. Do
not take this drug if planning to become pregnant. Do not take
if you are breast-feeding.
Do not give this drug to children. Only
use drug in small doses if over sixty with close monitoring. Keep
an eye out for dizziness or weakness to help avoid falling.
Do not take this drug if you have taken
any monoamine oxidase ( MAO ) in the past two weeks.
Do not use if: You had negative reactions
to this drug in the past.
Inform your doctor if: You had negative
reactions to this drug in the past. If you have epilepsy.
If you are taking any other prescription or non-prescription drug.
If you plan to be under anesthesia or having any surgery in the next
few months, also if you will be under-going any medical tests.
Buspirone ( Symptoms or Effects )
Common: Chest pain, excitable,
headache, dream disturbances, dizziness, light
headedness, nasal congestion, nausea, nervousness,
ringing in ears, or sore throat.
Rare: Confusion, depression, diarrhea, insomnia,
movement disorders, numbness / tingling, racing heartbeat
/ palpitations, tachycardia., dysphoria, restlessness,
rigidity, or tremors.
See physician always: Chest pain,
confusion, depression, diarrhea, headaches,
insomnia, movement disorders, numbness / tingling,
racing heartbeat / palpitations, tachycardia., dysphoria,
restlessness, rigidity, sore throat, or tremors.
See physician if severe: Diarrhea,
excitable, insomnia, nausea, nervousness, or ringing
in ears .
See physician NOW: Confusion.
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