Buspirone
Brand: (BuSpar discontinued; generic only)
No boxed warning on the current FDA label.
- Caution
- Contraindicated with MAO inhibitors; takes 2 to 4 weeks to work and is not for as-needed use.
Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Nausea
- Restlessness
Key interactions
- Grapefruit juice raises its level
- Contraindicated with MAO inhibitors
- Additive serotonin effects
Counseling points
- Takes 2 to 4 weeks for full effect. It is not an as-needed drug
- No dependence or withdrawal, unlike benzodiazepines
- Take consistently with or without food
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