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Anxiolytic: Buspirone

front 1

Antianxiety Agent

back 1

no data

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Buspirone

back 2

Buspar

front 3

Mechanism of Action: Buspirone

back 3

The mechanism of action of Buspirone is unknown, but its effects may be due to its affinity for 5-HT1A and 5-HT2 Receptors.

NOTE: It does NOT affect GABA

front 4

FDA Indications: Buspirone

back 4

Anxiety

front 5

Adverse Effects of Buspirone

back 5

  • Dizziness
  • Somnolence (Sleepiness)
  • HA

front 6

Patient Counseling Tips

back 6

no data

front 7

Patients taking Buspirone should be advised that common side effects include:

back 7

  1. Dizziness
  2. Drowsiness
  3. HA
  4. Nausea

front 8

Patients taking Buspirone should be advised that its is scored and able to be _________ based on how it is scored.

back 8

divided

front 9

Patients should be advised to take Buspirone the _______ way each day so that the amount of drug absorbed stays the same.

back 9

Same

front 10

Patients should be advised that Buspirone does NOT work right away. Symptoms tend to _______ before they get better.

back 10

worsen

front 11

How long does it take for Buspirone to help reduce anxiety?

back 11

2-4 Weeks

front 12

Patients should be advised to not take Buspirone with _____ or other medications that make you sleepy.

back 12

Alcohol

front 13

Patients taking Buspirone should avoid alcohol and _________ juice.

back 13

Grapefruit juice