Buspirone

Generic name: Buspirone
Drug class: Miscellaneous anxiolytics , Antineoplastic Agents

Usage of 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.

Buspirone side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any signs of an allergic reaction to buspirone: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

  • chest pain;
  • shortness of breath; or
  • a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out.

    • Common buspirone side effects may include:

  • headache;
  • dizziness, drowsiness;
  • sleep problems (insomnia);
  • nausea, upset stomach; or
  • feeling nervous or excited.

    • This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

    Before taking Buspirone

    You 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; or
  • liver 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.

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    How to use Buspirone

    Usual Adult Dose for Anxiety:

    Initial dose: 7.5 mg orally two times a day or 5 mg 3 times a day. Maintenance dose: The daily dose may be increased in 5 mg increments every 2 to 3 days up to 20 to 60 mg/day in divided doses. Maximum dose: 60 mg per day

    Warnings

    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.

    What other drugs will affect Buspirone

    Taking this medicine with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can worsen these effects. Ask your doctor before taking buspirone with a sleeping pill, narcotic pain medicine, muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures.

    Other drugs may interact with buspirone, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.

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