Description

Buspirone, sold under the brand names BuSpar, BuSpar Dividose, and Vanspar, is an anti-anxiety medicine primarily used to treat anxiety disorders, particularly generalized anxiety disorder. It affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with anxiety.

Here are some important points to note about Buspirone:

It is used to treat symptoms of anxiety, such as fear, tension, irritability, dizziness, pounding heartbeat, and other physical symptoms.
It is not an anti-psychotic medication and should not be used in place of medication prescribed by your doctor for psychotic disorders.
It is a serotonin 5-HT 1A receptor agonist, increasing action at serotonin receptors in the brain.
It is taken orally, and takes two to six weeks to be fully effective.
Common side effects of buspirone include nausea, headaches, dizziness, and difficulty concentrating.
Serious side effects may include movement disorders, serotonin syndrome, and seizures.
Do not use buspirone if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur.
To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have any of these conditions: kidney disease; or liver disease.
It is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether buspirone passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Buspirone is not FDA-approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old, but this medicine has been used in children and adolescents under close medical supervision and at the appropriate dosage.