BuSpar is used for:The short-term relief of anxiety symptoms. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. BuSpar is an antianxiety agent. It is not known exactly how BuSpar works to relieve anxiety. It is believed that it may react with specific chemical receptors in the brain. Do NOT use BuSpar if:- you are allergic to any ingredient in BuSpar
- you have severe liver or kidney problems
- you are taking furazolidone, sodium oxybate (GHB), or a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (eg, phenelzine), or if you have taken an MAOI within the past 14 days
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you. Before using BuSpar :Some medical conditions may interact with BuSpar . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you: - if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have a history of alcoholism or substance abuse, or have liver or kidney problems
- if you have a history of suicidal thoughts or actions
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with BuSpar . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following: - Furazolidone or MAOIs (eg, phenelzine) because serious side effects, including severe high blood pressure, may occur
- Azole antifungals (eg, ketoconazole), diltiazem, HIV protease inhibitors (eg, ritonavir), macrolides and ketolides (eg, erythromycin, azithromycin), nefazodone, or verapamil because they may increase the risk of BuSpar 's side effects
- Carbamazepine, dexamethasone, phenobarbital, phenytoin, or rifampin because they may decrease BuSpar 's effectiveness
- Sodium oxybate (GHB) because the risk of its side effects may be increased by BuSpar
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if BuSpar may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
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