Buspar

• Generic Name: buspirone
• Brand Name: Buspar

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Buspar Side Effects Center

What Is Buspar?

Buspar (buspirone) is an antianxiety agent prescribed for the treatment of anxiety. Buspar is available as a generic drug.

What Are Side Effects of Buspar?

Common side effects of Buspar include:

• dizziness,
• nausea,
• headache,
• nervousness,
• lightheadedness,
• drowsiness,
• feeling tired,
• blurred vision,
• restlessness,
• dry mouth,
• upset stomach,
• stuffy nose,
• sore throat,
• ringing in the ears,
• excitement, and
• sleep problems (insomnia or strange dreams).

Dosage for Buspar

Buspar usual adult starting dose is 10-30mg daily in 2-3 divided doses up to a maximum of 60mg a day.

What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Buspar?

Common drug interactions of Buspar include monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors (for example, isocarboxazid [Marplan]), trazodone (Desyrel), warfarin (Coumadin), erythromycin, itraconazole (Sporanox), nefazodone (Serzone) and rifampin.

Buspar During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies of Buspar in pregnant women and it is not known if Buspar is secreted in human breast milk. Use during pregnancy is not recommended unless the potential benefit outweighs the potential unknown risk to the fetus. It is unknown if Buspar passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Additional Information

Our Buspar Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.

 

Buspar Consumer Information

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

• chest pain;
• shortness of breath; or
• a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out.

Seek medical attention right away if you have symptoms of serotonin syndrome, such as: agitation, hallucinations, fever, sweating, shivering, fast heart rate, muscle stiffness, twitching, loss of coordination, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.

Common side effects may include:

• headache;
• dizziness, feeling light-headed;
• nausea; or
• feeling nervous or excited.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Read the entire detailed patient monograph for Buspar (Buspirone)

 

Buspar Professional Information

SIDE EFFECTS

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Read the entire FDA prescribing information for Buspar (Buspirone)

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