About buspirone hydrochloride
Azapirone anti-anxiety medicine
Used for
- Short-term relief of anxiety symptoms
- Treatment of generalized anxiety disorder
Usual adult dose
Usually 7.5 mg twice daily initially; adjusted gradually, commonly 15–30 mg daily in divided doses. Maximum 60 mg daily.
Common side effects
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
- Nausea
- Headache
- Nervousness or restlessness
Important warnings
- Take consistently, with or without food; avoid grapefruit.
- Not for immediate relief of anxiety or panic attacks.
- Use caution with liver or kidney impairment.
- Do not combine with MAO inhibitors; serotonin syndrome is possible with serotonergic medicines.
Pregnancy
Safety information is limited; use during pregnancy only when a clinician considers it necessary.
Breastfeeding
It is unclear whether buspirone passes into breast milk; discuss use with a healthcare professional.
Interactions
- MAO inhibitors can cause dangerous blood-pressure increases.
- Other serotonergic medicines may increase serotonin-syndrome risk.
- Grapefruit may raise buspirone levels.
- Some antibiotics and antifungals can increase buspirone levels.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.