BuSpar

[admin]

Brand Name: BuSpar

Generic Name: Buspirone hydrochloride

Primary Use: Generalised Anxiety disorder

Dosage Forms:

• Oral tablets of 5mg and10mg
• Oral DIVIDOSE tablet: 15mg and 30mg

Common Side Effects:

• Unusual excitement
• Nervousness
• Restlessness

Rare Side Effects:

• Blurred vision
• Decreased concentration
• Sweating
• Drowsiness
• Diarrhoea
• Dryness of mouth
• Muscular pain or spasm
• Tinnitus
• Sleep disturbances
• Fatigue

Serious Side Effects:

• Chest pain
• Incoordination
• Fever
• Racy or fast heart beats
• Confusion

How long should it be taken?

As per doctor’s advice.

Effectiveness:

• BuSpar has shown significant benefit as an anxiolytic.
• It has been discontinued due to increased availability of the generic form of the drug.
• It is not a habit-forming medication hence used for both short- and long-term treatment choice for anxiety disorders.