About buspirone
Azapirone anxiolytic
Used for
- Short-term treatment of anxiety symptoms
- Ongoing treatment of generalized anxiety disorder
Usual adult dose
Usually 7.5 mg twice daily initially; adjusted gradually. Common maintenance: 15–30 mg daily in divided doses; maximum 60 mg daily.
Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Headache
- Nervousness or lightheadedness
Important warnings
- Take consistently with or without food.
- Not for immediate relief of anxiety; benefits may take several weeks.
- Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice.
- Do not stop other anxiety medicines suddenly without medical supervision.
Pregnancy
Use only when benefits outweigh potential risks; human pregnancy information is limited.
Breastfeeding
Information is limited; use only after weighing potential benefits and risks.
Interactions
- MAO inhibitors can cause dangerously high blood pressure; avoid combination.
- Other medicines that raise serotonin may increase serotonin syndrome risk.
- Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors, including some antibiotics and antifungals, can raise buspirone levels.
- Grapefruit 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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.