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Chemical Name: BUSPIRONE (byoo-SPYE-rone)
This medicine is an antianxiety agent used to treat anxiety. It may also be
used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. INFORM
YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that
you are taking. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you are also taking a MAO
Inhibitor. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you
are taking other drugs for anxiety or depression, fluconazole, itraconazole,
ketoconazole, macrolide antibiotics, nefazodone, dexamethasone, phenytoin,
phenobarbital, carbamazepine, haloperidol, diltiazem, verapamil, ritonavir, or
trazodone. USE OF THIS MEDICINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED if you have a history of
severe liver or kidney disease. Inform your doctor of any other medical
conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Contact your doctor or
pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about taking this medicine.
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. THIS
MEDICINE MAY BE TAKEN on an empty stomach or with food. AVOID DRINKING
GRAPEFRUIT JUICE while taking this medicine. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room
temperature, away from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, take
it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed
dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
SEVERAL DAYS TO WEEKS MAY PASS before this medicine reaches its full effect.
Continue taking this medicine during this time. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE
dizziness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be
dangerous until you know how you react to this medicine. BEFORE DRINKING ALCOHOL
OR TAKING OTHER MEDICINES, check with your doctor or pharmacist. FOR WOMEN: IT
IS UNKNOWN IF THIS DRUG IS EXCRETED in breast milk. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while
taking this medicine.
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include dizziness,
lightheadedness, nervousness, excitement, headache, drowsiness, or nausea. If
they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience movements of the face or neck muscles you
can not control. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your
doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from
doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines
interact with each other.
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency
room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, dizziness,
drowsiness, and decreased pupil size.
DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT
USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the
reach of children. IF USING THIS MEDICINE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain
refills before your supply runs out.
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