Generic name:buspirone [ byoo-SPYE-rone ]
Brand names: BuSpar, BuSpar Dividose
Drug class:Miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics
What is BuSpar?
BuSpar is an anti-anxiety medicine that affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with anxiety.
BuSpar is used to treat anxiety disorders or the symptoms of anxiety, such as fear, tension, irritability, dizziness, pounding heartbeat, and other physical symptoms.
BuSpar is not an anti-psychotic medication and should not be used in place of medication prescribed by your doctor for mental illness.
BuSpar may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use BuSpar 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 medicine
You should not use BuSpar if you are allergic to buspirone.
Do not use BuSpar 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 BuSpar is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have any of these conditions:
kidney disease; or
liver disease.
BuSpar 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...
