This medication description is not meant for treatment prescription without the intervention of a specialist.

Common Uses

Buspirone is an antianxiety agent. It is not known exactly how Buspirone works to relieve anxiety. It is believed that it may react with specific chemical receptors in the brain. It is used for the short-term relief of anxiety symptoms. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

How to Take

The recommended starting dose for adults is a total of 15 milligrams per day divided into smaller doses, usually 5 milligrams 3 times a day. Every 2 to 3 days, your doctor may increase the dosage 5 milligrams per day as needed. The daily dose should not exceed 60 milligrams.

The safety and effectiveness of Buspirone have not been established in children under 18 years of age.

Warning and Precautions

Buspirone may cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, or lightheadedness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Buspirone with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.

Lab tests, including liver function, kidney function, and complete blood cell counts, may be performed while you use Buspirone . These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Overdose

The symptoms of overdose may include: dizziness, drowsiness, nausea or vomiting, severe stomach upset, unusually small pupils.

Storage

Store Buspirone at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Avoid storing at temperatures above 86 degrees F (30 degrees C). Keep Buspirone out of the reach of children and away from pets.

Possible Side Effects

Contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include decreased pupil size; extreme dizziness or drowsiness; nausea; vomiting.

More Information

The information given above is a summary. Your pharmacist can provide more information about Buspirone. Do not share this medicine with others for whom it was not prescribed. Do not use this medicine for other health conditions. If using this medicine for an extended period of time, obtain refills before your supply runs out.