VANSPAR

Drug Name: VANSPAR

VANSPAR DESCRIPTION:
BUSPIRONE - ORAL (byou-SPY-rown)

COMMON VANSPAR BRAND NAME(S):

VANSPAR SIDE EFFECTS:
VANSPAR may cause drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, weakness, vivid dreams, sleeplessness, dry skin, blurred vision, altered sense of taste and smell, weight gain, muscle aches, ringing in the ears, nausea, headaches. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Notify your doctor if you experience: abnormal movements or "twitches" of the face or neck muscles, other involuntary movements or tremors, depression, confusion, incoordination, chest pain, breathing difficulties. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE VANSPAR:
VANSPAR: Take VANSPAR with food or milk if stomach upset occurs. It is important to take VANSPAR exactly as prescribed. Do not increase your dose or take more often than prescribed. Symptoms will begin to improve within 7 to 10 days of starting VANSPAR. However, it may take 3 to 4 weeks for the full benefit of the medication to be apparent.

VANSPAR USES:
Buspirone is used to relieve nervousness, anxiety and tension.

OTHER USES OF VANSPAR:
VANSPAR may also be used for premenstrual syndrome.

VANSPAR PRECAUTIONS:
Before taking buspirone, tell your doctor your medical history especially: kidney or liver disease, any drug allergies. Limit alcohol intake as it may intensify the dizziness and/or drowsiness effects of buspirone. Use caution when engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using VANSPAR. It is not known if VANSPAR is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

VANSPAR DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Before taking buspirone tell your doctor of all over-the-counter or prescription drugs you may use especially: other drugs for anxiety or depression; MAOIs (e.g., phenelzine, tranylcypromine, isocarboxazid, selegiline, linezolid, furazolidone); azole or macrolide antibiotics; haloperidol; narcotic pain medications. Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

VANSPAR OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, and decreased pupil size.

VANSPAR NOTES:
Do not share VANSPAR with others.

MISSED VANSPAR DOSE:
Take any missed dose as soon as possible but not if it is almost time for the next dose. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose. If more than one dose is missed, contact your doctor or pharmacist to establish a new dosing schedule.

VANSPAR STORAGE:
Store at room temperature and keep away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom.