Buspar Quick Facts

Buspar is a antianxiety drug used to treat Generalized Anxiety Disorder.

Generic Name: Buspirone

Primary Uses:

• Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Other Uses:

• Depression

Availability: 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 30mg oral tablets

Contraindications: 

• Concurrent use of MAO inhibitors
• Severe liver or kidney dysfunction
• Athsma or other respiratory impairment
• Diabetes
• Epilepsy
• Pre-existing heart conditions
• Glaucoma
• Myasthenia Gravis

Side Effects:

• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Nausea
• Headache
• Nervousness
• Lightheadedness
• Short-term memory loss
• Excitement

Serious Side Effects:

• Serotonin Syndrome
• Akathesia
• Extrapyramidal symptoms
• Tardive dyskinesia
• Twitching
• Hostility
• Depression

Black Box Warnings: none

Metabolization: Liver
Excretion: Kidneys & Rectal
Half-Life: 2-3 hours

Withdrawal Effects: none

Sources:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buspirone

http://www.rxlist.com/buspar-drug/indications-dosage.htm

https://online.epocrates.com/u/10a465/BuSpar