What is Buspar
Buspar, also known as Buspirone, is a medication that is primarily used to treat anxiety disorders, a particularly generalized anxiety disorder. It is taken orally and can take up to four weeks to take effect.
Buspar Uses
Anxiety is treated with this medication. It may assist you in thinking more clearly, relaxing, worrying less, and participating in daily life. It may also help you feel less jittery and irritable, as well as control symptoms like difficulty sleeping, sweating, and a racing heart. It is an anxiety medication (anxiolytic) that works by influencing certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters).
How to use
Take this medication orally, usually twice or three times per day, or as directed by your doctor. You can take this medication with or without food, but it is important to choose one method and stick to it so that the amount of drug absorbed remains consistent.
It may be available in the form of a tablet that can be split to obtain the correct dose for you. To get your dose, consult the manufacturer's Patient Instruction Sheet or ask your pharmacist how to split the tablet.
If your doctor says you can eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while taking this medication, do so. This medication's side effects may be exacerbated by grapefruit.
Buspar Side Effects
Some of the common side effects of Buspar are:
Precautions
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or if you have any other allergies before taking it. Inactive ingredients in this product may cause allergic reactions or other problems.
If you have certain medical conditions, you should not take this medication. Consult your doctor before using this medication if you have any of the following conditions: kidney problems, liver problems.
If you are taking other anti-anxiety medications, do not abruptly discontinue them unless directed by your doctor. It will not prevent withdrawal symptoms from other medications, and your dose may need to be gradually reduced when switching to this. Consult your doctor about your treatment plan. Inform your doctor right away if you experience withdrawal symptoms.
During pregnancy, this medication should not be used. Before using this medication, inform your doctor if you are pregnant.
It is not clear whether this medication passes into breast milk or not. Similar drugs, however, pass into breast milk and may have unfavorable effects on a nursing infant. Before breastfeeding, consult your doctor.
Interactions
Drug interactions can transform the way your medications function or put you at risk for serious side effects. Maintain a list of all the products you use (including prescription and nonprescription drugs, as well as herbal supplements) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medications without first consulting your doctor.
Missed Dose
If you forget to take one of the dosages, take it as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose and proceed with your daily schedule. To cope up with a missed dose, do not take a double dose.
Overdose
Overdose of a drug can be accidental. If you have taken more than the prescribed mycophenolate tablets there is a chance of getting a harmful effect on your body’s functions. Overdose of a medicine can lead to some medical emergency.
Storage
Exposure of medicine to heat, air, and light may cause some harmful effects. The medicine must be kept in a safe place and out of children’s reach.
Buspar vs Ativan
Buspar |
Ativan |
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| Buspar, also known as Buspirone. It is taken orally and can take up to four weeks to take effect. | Ativan (lorazepam) is a prescription tranquilizers. It is a prescription medication used to treat anxiety symptoms. Ativan can be used alone or in combination with other medications. |
| Ativan (lorazepam) is a prescription tranquilizers. It is a prescription medication used to treat anxiety symptoms. Ativan can be used alone or in combination with other medications. | It's being used for treating insomnia, anxiety disorders, active seizures, alcohol withdrawal, and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. |
| It is an anxiety medication that works by influencing certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters). | This medication works by enhancing the effects of a natural chemical in the body (GABA). |
