Buspirone Guide
- Summary
- Why it is Prescribed
- Brand Names
- How it Works
- Other Information
- Other Uses
- Overdose
- Precautions
- Possible Side Effects
- Special Dietary Concerns
- Storage Conditions
Why it is Prescribed
Buspirone is used to treat anxiety disorders or in the short-term treatment of symptoms of anxiety. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
How it Works
Buspirone comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It usually is taken two or three times a day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take buspirone exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Continue to take buspirone even if you feel well. Do not stop taking buspirone without talking to your doctor, especially if ...
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Encyclopedia: Buspirone
Buspirone is an anxiolytic agent and a serotonin receptor agonist belonging to the azaspirodecanedione class of compounds. Its structure is unrelated to those of the benzodiazepines, but it has an efficacy comparable to diazepam in treating generalized anxiety disorder. It shows no potential for addiction compared to other drugs commonly prescribed for anxiety, especially benzodiazepine medications. The development of tolerance has not been noticed. Cross-tolerance to benzodiazepines, barbiturates and alcohol...
Question and Answer
my wife is pegnant shes 2 months pregnant the doctor gave her some buspirone but...
maybe thats because side effect of busipirone and combine with the pregnancy symptomp. you have to talk with doctor! SIDE EFFECTS: The most commonly noted side effects associated with buspirone are...
Asked by melo1819 - 19 months ago
Ove the past month or so, I've noticed a difference in me like night and...
I googled bupirone and increased libido could be one of the side effects.
Asked by dana803 - 29 months ago
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Hi, I was just wondering if anyone's taken Buspirone for FMS. I just got a prescription similar) while you're taking the Buspirone or it doesn't work, and he doesn't know why that is. Have you
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