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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Buspirone. You also need to make sure you notify your doctor if you start or stop taking off-the-counter medications or supplements while on buspirone.Do not use buspirone if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) in the last 14 days because this can result in dangerously increased blood pressure and serotonin syndrome.Other medications that can interact with buspirone include but are not limited to:AmitriptylineDiazepamHaloperidolNefazodoneTrazodoneTriazolam or flurazepamDiltiazem or verapamilAntibiotics, including erythromycin and rifampinAntifungals, including itraconazoleCimetidineSome sleeping pillsSome narcotics (pain medications)Some muscle relaxersFinally, it is not a good idea to drink alcohol while you’re taking buspirone since you may become easily drowsy and lightheaded. Buspirone and alcohol may even cause some people to have serious problems with muscle control, memory, and breathing. Eating large amounts of grapefruit or grapefruit juice may also increase the levels of buspirone in your body and lead to increased side-effects such as drowsiness. If you cannot avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice, make sure you take buspirone at least two hours before or eight hours after.Buspirone DosageThe recommended initial buspirone dosage is 15 mg daily (7.5 mg twice a day). Your doctor may adjust your dose every two to three days by 5 mg to make sure you achieve the best effectiveness. Buspirone tablets are sometimes scored so you can break the tablet into two or three pieces if you need a smaller amount of the medicine at each dose. Most people respond well to a dose in the range of 15 to 30 mg. The maximum daily dosage should not exceed 60 mg per day (taken as divided doses of 20 to 30 mg). Dosages may vary for elderly people, children and adolescents, and for people who have liver or kidney problems.The bioavailability of buspirone is increased when taken with food compared to when you’re fasting. This means you can take buspirone by mouth with or without food but you need to make sure it is consistently one or the other and that you’re taking your pills at the same times each day. Buspirone will only work properly if you take it regularly.There is no need to refrigerate your medication; just store it at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.What happens if I miss a dose?Always take your medication according to your doctor’s instructions and what it says on the information sheet that comes with your tablets. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is nearly time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Never double your dose to compensate for your missed dose.How long does it take for buspirone to kick in?You will need to be patient when
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