Buspar (Buspirone)
Uses
Buspirone / Buspar is used to relieve nervousness, anxiety
and tension.
How to take
Take Buspar with food or milk if stomach upset occurs.
It is important to take Buspar exactly as prescribed. Do not
increase your dose or take more often than prescribed.
Symptoms will begin to improve within 7 to 10 days of starting
Buspar. However, it may take 3 to 4 weeks for the full benefit
of the medication to be apparent
Side Effects
Buspar may cause drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness,
fatigue, weakness, vivid dreams, sleeplessness, dry skin, blurred
vision, altered sense of taste and smell, weight gain, muscle
aches, ringing in the ears, nausea, headaches. If these effects
persist or worsen, notify your doctor.
Notify your doctor if you experience: abnormal movements or "twitches"
of the face or neck muscles, other involuntary movements or tremors,
depression, confusion, incoordination, chest pain, breathing difficulties.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor
or pharmacist.
Precautions
Before taking buspirone, tell your doctor your medical
history especially: kidney or liver disease, any drug allergies.
Limit alcohol intake as it may intensify the dizziness and/or
drowsiness effects of buspirone. Use caution when engaging in
activities requiring alertness such as driving.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this drug.
It is not known if this drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult
your doctor before breast-feeding.
Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison
control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose
may include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, and decreased
pupil size.
Notes
Do not share Buspar with others.
Missed Dose of Buspar
Take any missed dose as soon as possible but not if
it is almost time for the next dose. If it is time for the next
dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Do
not "double-up" the dose. If more than one dose is missed,
contact your doctor or pharmacist to establish a new dosing schedule.
Storage of Buspar
Store at room temperature and keep away from moisture
and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications
out of the reach of children.
| Buspar and anxiety online
resources (will open in a new window) |
BuSpar
Home page for the drug BuSpar (yes, the correct
spelling has the S capitalized) by the manufacturer, Bristol-Myers.
Includes information about Generalized Anxiety Disorder, product
information, and what you can expect when taking it. From
the site - "BuSpar (buspirone HCl, USP) works gradually,
over a 2- to 4-week period, to provide effective relief of
generalized anxiety disorder symptoms. With each passing week,
your anxiety symptoms are likely to improve, excessive worry
and tension may subside, and so may physical symptoms, like
headaches and stomach upset." Also - "Your symptoms
of generalized anxiety disorder may be due to an imbalance
of a brain chemical called 'serotonin'. Too much serotonin
may be one of the causes of generalized anxiety disorder.
BuSpar is thought to bring serotonin levels back to normal." |
Anxiety
Community
Lively forum where people describe their experiences
and treatments, including BuSpar. |
Family
Doctor.org - BuSpar
Information site with coverage of BuSpar for
patients and doctors. From the site: "What is buspirone
(BuSpar)? Buspirone is an anti-anxiety medicine. Buspirone
affects chemicals in your brain that may become unbalanced
and cause anxiety. BuSpar is used to reduce fear, tension,
and anxiety associated with anxiety disorders. " |
Anxiety Disorder - online resources
Anxiety Disorders
Guide - Articles on the diagnosis and treatment of the various
kinds of anxiety and panic disorders.
General Anxiety
Disorder - MentalHealthChannel - Information about the prevalence,
causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of this condition.
Generalized
Anxiety Disorder (GAD) - Causes, treatments and organizations
that can help.
Anxiety Network International
- Comprehensive information and advice on social anxiety (social
phobia), panic, and generalized anxiety disorder and their treatment.
Includes articles, bookstore, question and answer pages, and related
links.
WellMed
Anxiety Clinic - More than 19 million Americans have anxiety
disorders, including panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder,
phobias and generalized anxiety disorder. Register and fill out
an online questionnaire.
HealthyPlace.com
- For sufferers, survivors of anxiety, panic disorders, phobias.
Includes expert and peer information, support groups, anxiety
disorders chat, and journals-diaries.
Anxiety
Disorders in Children and Adolescents - Anxiety Disorders
in children and adolescents including generalized anxiety disorder,
panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias and posttraumatic
stress disorder.
Social Phobia/Social Anxiety
Association - Non-profit organization, seeking to educate
the public about social phobia, the most common anxiety disorder.
The Social Anxiety
Network - Defines, describes, and provides treatment alternatives
for social anxiety disorder (social phobia). Articles, self-help
books, audio tapes, a mailing list, a chat room, and therapeutic
information is provided.
AtHealth.com:
Social Phobia - Information on the diagnosis and treatment
of social anxiety disorder.
Social Anxiety
Resources - A comprehensive resource to identify and understand
social anxiety disorder. For those who suffer, provides information
and resources. For clinicians, provides continuing education on
diagnosis and treatment. Madison Institute of Medicine, Inc.
Painfully Shy - Social
anxiety disorder and shyness resources, self-assessment quizzes,
tips, and recommended reading.
Social Anxiety
Info - Information about social anxiety disorder, uincluding
therapy, chat room, mailing list, audio series "Overcoming
Social Anxiety Step by Step", and personal experiences.
Social Anxiety Institute
(SAI) - The Social Anxiety Institute in Phoenix, AZ provides
information abot symptoms, getting help, and treatment of social
anxiety disorder.
Anxiety Disorders Association
of America - Complete information on anxiety, as well as a
special section on teen anxiety.
National Panic and Anxiety
Disorder News - Resources, book reviews, inspirational and
success stories for sufferers of Anxiety Disorder, Panic Attacks
and Phobias.
Anxieties.com - A free
self-help site for persons suffering from an anxiety disorder,
including panic attacks, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder
(OCD), fear of flying, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Anxieties 101 - Provides
information concerning Anxiety Disorders and related depression,
and how to cope through lifestyle changes.
Anxiety Centre - Online
e-learning and support resource for sufferers of anxiety disorders,
panic attacks, depression, generalized anxiety disorder, phobias
and anxiety.
eMedicine:
Anxiety - Clinical report on anxiety disorders and panic attacks
- symptoms, differentials, medication, treatment, and workup.
Depression and
Anxiety - Distinguishes between depression and anxiety. Also
discusses types of depression and anxiety disorders and complications
such as sleep disorders and substance abuse.
Anxiety
Disorder and Panic Attack Solutions - MSW and Doctor of Clinical
Hypnotherapy, Mirabye offers anxiety treatment for clients suffering
from panic attacks to post traumatic stress disorder.
Anxiety
Disorder Information Center - Anxiety disorders, traditional
treatments and a spiritually based energetic healing therapy,
other help, forum, and resources.
Saito
Therapy Anxiety Disorder - Saito therapy as treatment of anxiety
disorder,social phobia, panic disorder and OCD.
Anxiety Disorder Treatment
and Recovery - Discusses anxiety disorder treatment and recovery
issues, has articles, links, tips, and related links.
Panic-Anxiety.com
- The Linden Method Programme for sufferers of Anxiety Disorder,
Panic Attacks, Generalised Anxiety, OCD and PTSD.
Anxiety Disorders
in Children and Adults - Articles on the diagnosis and treatment
of separation anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and agoraphobia.
Separation
Anxiety Disorder - Description of separation anxiety disorder
and treatment. Pamphlets and other information are available.
Mood and Anxiety
Disorders Clinical Trials - Includes details on depression,
social phobia, panic disorder, PTSD, OCD, GAD, new treatments
and research from the Emory University.
Smoking
May Lead to Anxiety Disorders in Adolescents and Young Adults
- Recent research shows that tobacco products may cause anxiety,
panic attacks and fear of leaving home.
State Of Mind
- Information about mental and emotional illnesss, social anxiety
disorder, manic depression, and support groups.
Psychological
Disorders in Children - Defining how disorders are diagnosed
by psychologists in childhood and adolescence. Links to information
on oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, ADHD, and
separation anxiety disorder.
The Linden Method
- A unique, fast and permanent treatment method for sufferers
of anxiety disorder, panic attacks, generalised anxiety, OCD and
PTSD by Charles Linden. Audio tracks and a video.
Lifeline Anxiety
Disorder Newsletter - Designed for people, and the families
of people, who suffer from the panic brought about by fears, anxieties,
and phobias.
Go On And Live - Discusses
the signs, symptoms, and treatment of clinical depression and
generalized anxiety disorder.
The Panic Disorder
Recovery Center - Information,resources and support for people
who experience panic disorder, panic attacks, anxiety disorder
and/or agoraphobia.
Social Anxiety Support
- Provides structured interactive forums, and special programs
to help those who suffer from Social Anxiety Disorder (Social
Phobia).
AGorophobia, Anxiety, Panic
Exchange - The AGorophobia, Anxiety, Panic Exchange. Where
sufferers of panic and anxiety disorders meet. Includes IRC Chat
and Ultimate Bulletin Board. A wide range of illnesses and medications
are covered by articles from the Institute of Mental Health.
The Anxiety Community
- A community for people suffering from anxiety disorders - articles,
glossary, news, research, and forum.
Specific
Phobia - Descriptions (both American and European), diagnosis,
treatments, research, booklets, magazine articles and internet
links to anxiety disorders sites.
Anxiety Disorders Association
of America - Complete information on anxiety, as well as a
special section on teen anxiety.
Working Toward
Recovery - Information resource for the treatment of depression
and generalized anxiety disorder - signs, symptoms and causes.
Bipolar Disorder and
Mental Health - Information on Manic Depression, Anxiety Disorder,
and Autism. Chat room, open forum, journal entries and links.
Anxiety disorder - support, personal experiences and stories
Lifeline
Anxiety Disorder Web Board - A message board for people with
anxiety disorders and their friends and family members.
Introduction
to Alt.Support.Anxiety-Panic.Moderated - Information about
alt.support.anxiety-panic.moderated, a newsgroup for those with
an anxiety disorder to share coping strategies and offer mutual
support.
Anxiety
Email list - List for people with anxiety disorders to communicate
with one another.
Nichole's Anxiety
Disorder's Page - My site is about anxiety disorders. I share
my personal story, and offer advice to anyone who may want.
Social Anxiety Disorder
Board - Social Anxiety Disorder message board to share personal
experiences, art and poetry related to the disorder.
Social Phobia
- The Largest Anxiety Disorder - The parent of a sufferer
gives a short history of the problem, and a look at current cognitive-behavioral
treatment.
Social Phobia / Social Anxiety
Disorder - A sufferer gives a clear and concise introduction
to this disorder: symptoms, neurobiology and research, with detailed
information on a wide range of drug treatments. Includes bibliography.
Anxiety/Panic
Support Group - A Live Journal community. A support community
for those who suffer from such ailments as panic disorder, generalised
anxiety disorder, or social anxiety disorder.
Panic Attack and Anxiety
Disorder (GAD) Help - Help for panic attacks and anxiety disorders
from someone with a first hand experience.
Calmest
Place - A place to lend support and share experiences with
anxiety disorders and depression.
|
