Buspirone Benefits & Uses

Buspirone is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)

Buspirone Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Anxiety Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Anxiety Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Buspirone Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Buspirone is used -

Moderate

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Confusion
Blurred vision
Euphoria
Hallucinations
Edema

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Headache
Sleepiness
Dizziness
Diarrhoea
Drowsiness
Muscle cramps or spasms (painful)
Flushing
Weight gain
Rash
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Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)

Buspirone Related Warnings

Is the use of Buspirone safe for pregnant women?

Buspirone is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Buspirone safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Buspirone may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Buspirone should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Buspirone on the Kidneys?

Buspirone rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Buspirone on the Liver?

Buspirone is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Buspirone on the Heart?

Buspirone is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Buspirone with Other Drugs

Buspirone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Codeine

Phenytoin

Carbamazepine

Moderate

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Dexamethasone

Buspirone Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Buspirone unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Depression

Frequently asked Questions about Buspirone

Is this Buspirone habit forming or addictive?

Buspirone does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Buspirone as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Buspirone only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, taking Buspirone can treat mental disorders.

Yes

Buspirone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Buspirone

Taking Buspirone with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Buspirone

Consumption of alcohol and Buspirone together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe