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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Alcohol. However, you should not consume alcohol during buspirone treatment.This is because drinking alcohol while taking the drug may worsen some of buspirone’s side effects. For example, you may experience:nauseavomitingheadachedizzinesssleepinessIf you consume alcohol during buspirone treatment, these side effects may be more likely to occur. If you have questions about drinking alcohol while taking buspirone, talk with your doctor.Here’s a closer look at certain drug interactions of buspirone.Certain CCBsCCBs are medications used to treat certain heart-related conditions, including high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, irregular heartbeat, and chest pain.Interaction result: Taking buspirone with certain CCBs can increase the risk of side effects of buspirone.Interaction explained: Certain CCBs may slow down the breakdown of buspirone in your body. This can cause buspirone to build up in your system. Higher levels of buspirone in your body can increase your risk of side effects from the drug.Examples of CCB drugs: Here are some CCBs that may interact with buspirone:diltiazem (Cardizem, others)verapamil (Verelan, others)Steps you or your doctor may take: Before starting treatment with a CCB, tell your doctor if you’re taking buspirone. They can help determine whether it’s safe for you to take these drugs together. If you and your doctor decide that you’ll start taking a CCB, they may lower your buspirone dosage. This can help reduce the risk of side effects of buspirone.Certain benzodiazepinesInteraction result: Taking certain benzodiazepines with buspirone can increase the risk of respiratory depression (slowed or shallow breathing) and drowsiness.Interaction explained: Both benzodiazepines and buspirone can cause respiratory depression and drowsiness as side effects. This means taking these drugs together may increase the risk of these side effects.Examples of benzodiazepine drugs: Here are some benzodiazepines that may interact with buspirone:alprazolam (Xanax)midazolam (Nayzilam, others) Steps you or your doctor may take: Before you start taking buspirone, tell your doctor if you take any benzodiazepines. They can help determine whether it’s safe for you to take these drugs together. If not, they can discuss alternative treatments for your condition.SSRIsSSRIs are a type of antidepressant used to treat various mental health conditions.Interaction result: Taking buspirone with an SSRI can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome.Interaction explained: Both buspirone and SSRIs increase serotonin levels in your system. If too much serotonin builds up in your body, this can lead to serotonin syndrome.Examples of SSRI drugs: Here are some SSRIs that may interact with buspirone:fluoxetine (Prozac)paroxetine (Paxil)sertraline (Zoloft)citalopram (Celexa)vilazodone (Viibryd)Steps you or your doctor may take: Before starting treatment with an SSRI, tell your doctor if you take buspirone. They’ll likely monitor you closely for signs or symptoms of serotonin syndrome during treatment with both drugs. If you experience mild to moderate symptoms of serotonin syndrome, such as excessive sweating, diarrhea, or nausea,
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