Before Using This medicine: Buspirone may increase the
effects of other drugs that
cause drowsiness, including
antidepressants, antihistamines,
sedatives (used to treat
insomnia), pain relievers,
anxiety medicines, and muscle
relaxants. Tell your doctor
about all medicines that you are
taking, and do not take any
prescription or over-the-counter
medicine without first talking
to your doctor. Grapefruit and
grapefruit juice may interact
with Buspirone. The interaction
could lead to potentially
adverse effects. You should
discuss the use of grapefruit
and grapefruit juice with your
doctor. Do not increase or
decrease the amount of
grapefruit products in your diet
without first talking to your
doctor.
Other Medical Problems: Buspirone is an anti-anxiety
medicine. Buspirone affects
chemicals in your brain that may
become unbalanced and cause
anxiety. Buspirone is used to
reduce fear, tension, and
anxiety associated with anxiety
disorders.
Proper Use of This Medicine:
Take one tablet daily.
Precautions While Using This
Medicine: Use caution when
driving, operating machinery, or
performing other hazardous
activities. Although unlikely,
it is possible that you will
experience some drowsiness or
dizziness at the start of
therapy with Buspirone. If you
experience dizziness or
drowsiness, avoid these
activities. Use alcohol
cautiously. Alcohol may increase
drowsiness and dizziness while
you are taking Buspirone.
Side Effects of This
Medicine: This medication
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 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 not listed
above, contact your doctor or
pharmacist.