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HomeBuspirone Generic name: buspirone [ byoo-SPYE-rone ]Brand names: BuSpar, BuSpar Dividose, VansparDrug class: Miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics UsesWarningsBefore takingSide effectsDosageInteractions What is buspirone?Buspirone is an anti-anxiety medicine that affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with anxiety.Buspirone is used to treat symptoms of anxiety, such as fear, tension, irritability, dizziness, pounding heartbeat, and other physical symptoms.Buspirone is not an anti-psychotic medication and should not be used in place of medication prescribed by your doctor for psychotic disorders.WarningsDo not use buspirone if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine.Before taking this medicineYou should not use buspirone if you are allergic to it.Do not use buspirone if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine.To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have any of these conditions:kidney disease; orliver disease.Buspirone is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.It is not known whether buspirone passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.Buspirone is not FDA-approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old, but this medicine has been used in children and adolescents under close medical supervision and at the appropriate dosage.How should I take buspirone?Take buspirone exactly as it was prescribed for you. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.You may take buspirone with or without food but take it the same way each time.Some buspirone tablets are scored so you can break the tablet into 2 or 3 pieces in order to take a smaller amount of
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