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 Related Warnings

Is the use of Buspirone safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Buspirone without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Buspirone safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Buspirone. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Buspirone on the Kidneys?

Buspirone may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Buspirone on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Buspirone on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Buspirone on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Buspirone 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?

Forming a habit of Buspirone has not been reported.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Buspirone. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Buspirone should be used only after doctor's 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

It is safe to take Buspirone with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Buspirone

Taking alcohol with Buspirone can be dangerous.

Severe