The following information is a summary about Chantix.
It is not intended to replace a doctor's instructions.
(BUSPIRONE) - ORAL)
USES
Buspar is used to treat anxiety disorders or in the short-term
treatment of symptoms of anxiety. Buspar is sometimes
prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist
for more information.
DIRECTIONS
Buspar comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It usually
is taken two or three times a day. Follow the directions
on your prescription label carefully, and ask your
doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not
understand. Take Buspar exactly as directed. Do not
take more or less of it or take it more often than
prescribed by your doctor. Continue to take buspirone
even if you feel well. Do not stop taking buspirone
without talking to your doctor, especially if you have
taken large doses for a long time. Your doctor probably
will decrease your dose gradually. Buspar must be taken
regularly for a few weeks before its full effect is
felt.
PRECAUTIONS
Before taking Buspar, tell your doctor and pharmacist
if you are allergic to buspirone or any other drugs.
tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and
nonprescription medications you are taking, especially
antihistamines; anticonvulsants such as carbamazepine
(Tegretol), phenobarbital (Barbita, Luminal, Solfoton),
and phenytoin (Dilantin); dexamethasone (Decadron,
others); diazepam (Valium); diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor,
Tiazac); erythromycin ((E.E.S., E-Mycin, Erythrocin,
others); haloperidol (Haldol); ketoconazole (Nizoral);
itraconazole (Sporanox); MAO inhibitors [phenelzine
(Nardil) and tranylcypromine (Parnate)]; muscle relaxants;
nefazodone (Serzone); pain medications or narcotics;
rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane); ritonavir (Norvir);
sedatives; sleeping pills; tranquilizers; trazodone
(Desyrel); verapamil (Calan, Covera, Verelan); and
vitamins. tell your doctor if you have or have ever
had kidney or liver disease or a history of alcohol
or drug abuse. tell your doctor if you are pregnant,
plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If
you become pregnant while taking buspirone, call your
doctor. if you are having surgery, including dental
surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking
buspirone. you should know that this drug may make
you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery
until you know how this drug affects you. remember
that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this
drug.
SIDE EFFECTS
Although side effects from Buspar are not common, they
can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms
are severe or do not go away: drowsiness upset stomach
vomiting constipation diarrhea stomach pain headache
dry mouth depression excitement fatigue nervousness
difficulty sleeping lightheadedness weakness numbness
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call
your doctor immediately: skin rash itching fast or
irregular heartbeat blurred vision unusual movements
or the head or neck muscles
MISSED DOSE
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered if
it is within an hour or so. If you do not remember
until later, skip the missed dose and resume your usual
dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch
up.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Take any missed dose as soon as possible but not if it
is within 8 hours of the next dose. If it is time for
the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your
regular schedule. Do not "double up" the dose.
NOTES
In case of Buspar overdose, call your local poison control
center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed
or is not breathing, call local emergency services
at 911.
STORAGE
Keep Buspar in the container it came in, tightly closed,
and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature,
away from light, excess heat, and moisture (not in
the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated
or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about
the proper disposal of your Buspar.
