Buspar - 5, 10 & 15MG

Drug Name: BUSPAR

IMPORTANT BUSPAR NOTE:
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS INTENDED TO SUPPLEMENT, NOT SUBSTITUTE FOR, THE EXPERTISE AND JUDGMENT OF YOUR PHYSICIAN, PHARMACIST OR OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL. IT SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO INDICATE THAT USE OF THE DRUG IS SAFE, APPROPRIATE, OR EFFECTIVE FOR YOU. CONSULT YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL BEFORE USING BUSPAR.

ZALEPLON - ORAL (ZALL-eh-plon)

COMMON BUSPAR BRAND NAME(S):
Buspar

BUSPAR USES:
Buspar (Buspirone) is used to relieve nervousness, anxiety and tension. Buspar may also be used for premenstrual syndrome.

HOW TO USE BUSPAR:
Take Buspar with food or milk if stomach upset occurs. It is important to take Buspar exactly as prescribed. Do not increase your Buspar dose or take Buspar more often than prescribed. Symptoms will begin to improve within 7 to 10 days of starting Buspar. However, it may take 3 to 4 weeks for the full benefit of Buspar to be apparent.

BUSPAR SIDE EFFECTS:
Buspar may cause drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, weakness, vivid dreams, sleeplessness, dry skin, blurred vision, altered sense of taste and smell, weight gain, muscle aches, ringing in the ears, nausea, headaches. If these effects of Buspar persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Notify your doctor if you experience: abnormal movements or "twitches" of the face or neck muscles, other involuntary movements or tremors, depression, confusion, incoordination, chest pain, breathing difficulties. If you notice other effects of Buspar not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

BUSPAR PRECAUTIONS:
Before taking Buspar (buspirone), tell your doctor your medical history especially: kidney or liver disease, any drug allergies. Limit alcohol intake as it may intensify the dizziness and/or drowsiness effects of Buspar (buspirone). Use caution when engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using Buspar. It is not known if Buspar is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding if considering using Buspar.

BUSPAR DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Before taking Buspar (buspirone) tell your doctor of all over-the-counter or prescription drugs you may use especially: other drugs for anxiety or depression, MAOIs (e.g., phenelzine, tranylcypromine, isocarboxazid, selegiline, linezolid, furazolidone), azole or macrolide antibiotics, haloperidol, narcotic pain medications. Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. Do not start or stop Buspar or any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

BUSPAR OVERDOSE:
If Buspar overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of Buspar overdose may include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, and decreased pupil size.

BUSPAR NOTES:
Do not share Buspar with others.

MISSED BUSPAR DOSE:
Take any missed Buspar dose as soon as possible but not if it is almost time for the next Buspar dose. If it is time for the next Buspar dose, skip the missed Buspar dose and resume your regular schedule. Do not "double-up" the Buspar dose. If more than one dose is missed, contact your doctor or pharmacist to establish a new Buspar dosing schedule.

BUSPAR STORAGE:
Store Buspar at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Do not store Buspar in a moist bathroom. Keep Buspar and all medications out of the reach of children.