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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.
Buspirone HCl is indicated for the management of anxiety disorders or the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety. Anxiety or tension associated with the stress of everyday life usually does not require treatment with an anxiolytic.
The efficacy of buspirone HCl has been demonstrated in controlled clinical trials of outpatients whose diagnosis roughly corresponds to Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). A lot of of the patients enrolled in these studies also had coexisting depressive symptoms and buspirone HCl relieved anxiety in the presence of these coexisting depressive symptoms.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Although side effects from buspirone are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- drowsiness
- upset stomach
- vomiting
- constipation
- diarrhea
- stomach pain
- headache
- difficulty sleeping
- lightheadedness
- weakness
- numbness
- dry mouth
- depression
- excitement
- fatigue
- nervousness
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- skin rash
- itching
- fast or irregular heartbeat
- blurred vision
- unusual movements or the head or neck muscles
Other uses for this medicine
Buspirone is used to treat the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this drug for your condition. Buspirone is used for the treatment of nervousness and anxiety. Optimum results are usually seen after three to four weeks of treatment.
Common misspelling of Buspirone - Buspyrone, Byuspirone, Buespirone, Buespeyeron |
