Role of Buspirone:
Some people have trouble coping
with anxiety disorders. These
disorders can trouble a person
in his or her everyday life.
Buspirone is recommended for
individuals that suffer with
anxiety disorders, which have
the following symptoms: fear,
tension, and anxiety. Buspirone
alters the chemical balance
in the brain, and thereby treat
anxiety.
You need to take Buspirone
along with milk or with food
if you have an upset stomach.
In addition to the means of
consuming Buspirone, you must
follow instructions properly.
If your doctor has prescribed
Buspirone for you, this means
that you will have to follow
his or her advice closely.
You will probably experience
benefits from taking Buspirone
in 7 to 10 days’ time.
Buspirone is known to take up
to 3 or 4 weeks to show its
full effectiveness.
Buspirone Side Effects:
Some of the side effects experienced
include:
• drowsiness,
• dizziness,
• blurred vision,
• weight gain,
• muscle aches,
• fatigue,
• weakness,
• vivid dreams,
• sleeplessness,
• nausea,
• headaches.
You need to inform your physician
about these side effects, especially
if they are prolonged or are
really interfering with your
daily life.
You need to see your doctor
immediately if you have problems
breathing, unusual or involuntary
movements in the face or neck,
tremors, depression, etc.
Precautions:
You need to be careful if you
are handling heavy machinery
of driving vehicles. This is
because you might experience
dizziness. You are advised to
stop activities that require
your full attention and control,
such as driving, as you could
put yourself at great risk while
on Buspirone.
You must also refrain from
using alcohol while taking Buspirone.
This is because alcohol and
Buspirone can mix to produce
severe dizziness and drowsiness.
You should beware of all the
medications that you are taking
and inform your doctor about
them. This is important because
of the fact that Buspirone has
the ability to enhance the effects
(drowsiness) of other drugs
such as
• anxiety medications,
• pain relievers,
• sedatives,
• antidepressants,
• antihistamines,
• relaxants.
You should know that grape fruit
can react with Buspirone. Therefore,
do not increase or decrease
the amount of grape fruit juice
in your diet when you are taking
Buspirone without first consulting
your doctor.
If you happen to miss out on
a dose, do not try and make
up for it by taking extra; never
double-dose. You should leave
out the missed dose, and move
onto the next scheduled dose. |
