Buspiron ratiopharm
Buspiron ratiopharm helps to relieve anxiety in long-term treatment, for example, in connection with alcoholism or depression.
Form
tabletti
Strength
5 mg
Active Ingredient
Buspirone hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Teva B.V.
How to Use
Dosage
The usual starting dose is 5 mg three times a day.
Method
Take the tablets at the same time each day, either on an empty stomach or with food.
Important
Do not take more than 20 mg at once, and a maximum of 60 mg per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Dizziness or faintness, headache, drowsiness
- •Nervousness, sleeplessness, difficulty concentrating, depression, confusion, sleep disturbances, anger
- •Sensory disturbances, blurred vision, coordination problems, tremor, ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
- •Fast heartbeat, chest pain
- •Stuffy nose, sore throat
- •Nausea, stomach pain, dry mouth, diarrhea, constipation, vomiting
- •Cold sweats, rash
- •Muscle and bone pain
- •Fatigue
RARE
- •Numbness, stiffness
- •Severe allergic reaction (swelling of the mouth, face, or throat, bruises, hives)
- •Psychotic disorder, hallucinations, feeling unreal (depersonalization), mood swings
- •Serotonin syndrome, seizures, vision problems, involuntary movements, movement disorders, fainting, memory loss, restless legs syndrome, restlessness
- •Urinary retention
- •Milk discharge from breasts
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to buspirone hydrochloride or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you have severe liver or kidney problems.
- Do not use if you have poisoning caused by alcohol, sleeping pills, painkillers, or antipsychotic medicines.
- Do not use if you have epilepsy.
- Talk to your doctor if you have narrow-angle glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, or drug dependence.
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- Be careful if you are taking other medicines that affect the central nervous system.
- This medicine is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age.
- Avoid grapefruit juice and alcohol during treatment.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor for advice before using this medicine.
- This medicine may affect your ability to drive and operate machines. Be careful until you know how the medicine affects you.