drugstore.com
pharmacymedicine cabinetflexible spending account storeoral carehair careskin caremakeup & accessoriesGNCdiet & fitnesstoys & gamescouponssale & clearance
green & naturalmen'spersonal carehouseholdpetsbaby & momfood & gourmetvitaminssexual well-beingcontact lensesBeauty.com
:
new prescriptions
log in to view prescription items
view new prescription cart

pharmacy directory


pharmacy resource center



ask your pharmacist

back to: pharmacy | ask your pharmacist

What are the side effects of BuSpar?

What are the side effects of BuSpar?


answer for 'What are the side effects of BuSpar?'BuSpar (generic name buspirone hydrochloride) is a prescription drug most commonly used to relieve anxiety. Scientists believe BuSpar works by reducing levels of a chemical in the brain called serotonin.

Those most commonly reported side effects are mild and include dizziness, nausea, headache, nervousness, excitement, and lightheadedness. Less common side effects include abnormal movement, such as restlessness or uncontrolled movements of face or neck muscles. If you experience any of these less common side effects, contact your doctor.

Compared with most other anti-anxiety drugs, BuSpar is less likely to cause physical dependence.

Sources:
BuSpar Product Information, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, 2006.
Drug Facts and Comparisons. Facts & Comparisons, 2006.
Micromedex® Healthcare Series. Thomson Micromedex, 2006.
Psychiatry 1st Edition. W. B. Saunders Company, 1997.
Textbook of Psychopharmacology, Second Edition. American Psychiatric Press, Inc., 1998.

This answer prepared 5/15/2001.
This information updated 1/30/2007.


search our archive


 
Example: Arthritis
Ask your pharmacist
Can't find your answer? Just ask your pharmacist at drugstore.com.

related drugs:
  >BuSpar

drug interaction
checker
Is it safe to combine
your medicines?
Find out.


  VIPPS
  Questions? Please visit our site help pages for information about our site and our policies.
  about our prices

Paypal Google CheckoutBill Me Later
Disclaimer
Copyright © 1999-2010 drugstore.com, inc. All rights reserved.