2006-11-01 04:51:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
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Bipolar Medications Library
Catalogue of side effects for the medication Buspirone - brand name BuSpar - an antianxiety drug sometimes prescribed for the treatment of bipolar disorder.
Common Side Effects:
Check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
Dizziness or lightheadedness, especially when getting up from a sitting or lying position; headache; nausea; restlessness, nervousness, or unusual excitement
Less Common Side Effects:
Check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
Blurred vision; clamminess or sweating; decreased concentration; diarrhea; drowsiness (more common with doses of more than 20 mg per day); dryness of mouth; muscle pain, spasms, cramps, or stiffness; ringing in the ears; trouble in sleeping, nightmares, or vivid dreams; unusual tiredness or weakness
Always Notify Doctor:
Rare: Chest pain; confusion; fast or pounding heartbeat; fever; incoordination; mental depression; muscle weakness; numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in hands or feet; skin rash or hives; stiffness of arms or legs; sore throat; uncontrolled movements of the body
Overdose Effects - Notify Doctor:
May be more severe than side effects occurring at regular doses, or several may occur together:
Dizziness or lightheadedness; drowsiness (severe) or loss of consciousness; stomach upset, including nausea or vomiting; very small pupils of the eyes
Other BuSpar side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.
2006-11-01 05:01:14 · answer #1 · answered by quatt47 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was on buspar for the intense anxiety attacks I was having. I've always had anxiety along with manic depression, but there came a time when the anxiety became so bad, I couldn't even walk into work without throwing back a glass of wine. (I bartend) One glass became 2. Just to calm my nerves. And I'm not even a drinker!! my doc put me on buspar and I took it every day until this feeling cleared. I was on it for about 2 months. I would recommend it to anyone for anxiety.
2006-11-01 06:15:10 · answer #2 · answered by geminicatlver 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never taken this medication, however I am a Certified Pharmacy Tech in AZ and can give you some web pages to view to answer questions. Some of the pages have a "contact us" area for you to ask more specific questions. You can also always consult your local pharmacist at a CVS, Walgreens, or hospital. Good Luck GMM
2006-11-01 04:58:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋