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Buspirone Buspirone, brand name Buspar, is an anxiolytic drug that is primarily used to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). It is also commonly used to augment antidepressants in the treatment of depression.
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BuSpar What is buspirone? Buspirone is an anti-anxiety medicine that affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with anxiety. Buspirone is used to treat symptoms of anxiety, such as fear, tension, irritability, dizziness, pounding heartbeat, and other physical symptoms. Buspirone is not an anti-psychotic medication and should not be used in place of medication prescribed by your doctor for mental illness.
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- What is BuSpar Used to Treat? BuSpar® is the brand name of the drug Buspirone. It is prescribed to treat anxiety disorders as well as short term treatment for anxiety symptoms such as fear, tension, and anxiety. BuSpar also used for treatment of physical symptoms of anxiety such as a pounding heartbeat, sweating and dizziness.
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Buspirone Medical uses[edit] Buspirone is approved in the United States by the FDA for the treatment of anxiety disorders and the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety. Likewise in Australia, buspirone is licensed for the treatment of anxiety disorders.
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- There are currently five medications specifically approved for IBS treatment, all of which can only be used to treat specific subsets of IBS patients: 1  Alosetron (Lotronex): For female IBS patients with treatment-refractory severe diarrhea. The drug slows the movement of stools through the intestines.
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Amiodarone Amiodarone is used to treat and prevent certain types of serious, life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias (a certain type of abnormal heart rhythm when other medications did not help or could not be tolerated. Amiodarone is in a class of medications called antiarrhythmics. It works by relaxing overactive heart muscles.
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How is BuSpar Used in the Treatment of Social Anxiety Disorder? Social Anxiety Disorder. BuSpar (buspirone hydrochloride) is used to treat anxiety disorders and for short-term relief from anxiety. BuSpar is not related chemically or pharmacologically to other anti-anxiety medications such as benzodiazepines or other sedatives. The effectiveness of BuSpar for treating generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) has been established.
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Aripiprazole Aripiprazole (Abilify ®) is a prescription medication that is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It is also approved to be used along with antidepressants for the treatment of major depression (this is known as “augmentation”).hese chemicals, such as dopamine and serotonin, may be elevated in people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression). The medication is not a cure for bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, autism, or major depression.
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) There are a variety of treatments available for controlling anxiety, including several effective anti-anxiety medications and specific forms of psychotherapy. In terms of medications, buspirone (Buspar) is known to be quite effective for treating GAD.
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- Abilify ® (aripiprazole) is a prescription medication that is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It is also approved to be used along with antidepressants for the treatment of major depression (this is known as augmentation). Recently, Abilify has also been approved for treating irritability associated with autism.
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What Is Aripiprazole Used For? Part of a group of drugs known as atypical antipsychotics, aripiprazole (Abilify®) is a prescription medicine that has been licensed to treat the following conditions: 1  Schizophrenia. 2  Bipolar disorder.  Major depression (when antidepressants are not adequate, to be used along with antidepressants)
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Vilazodone Management: The combination of a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor and buspirone should be undertaken with great caution. When combined treatment is clinically indicated, monitor closely for signs of serotonin toxicity/serotonin syndrome.
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Buspirone Dosing The recommended dose of BuSpar when treating anxiety is 7.5 mg twice a day. Your healthcare provider may gradually increase your dose as needed to control your anxiety symptoms (up to a maximum of 60 mg total per day).
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Top 40 Doctor insights on: Buspar Allergy Buspirone is used to treat anxiety. It is an azapirone, and sometimes known as a tranquilliser. It is used to relieve anxiety. In general this drug is used for the short-term relief of severe anxiety with or without depression. Benefits of being on this drug are that it calms and relaxes patients, and prevents anxiety.
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- ASPIRIN (AS pir in) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine is also used as directed by a doctor to prevent and to treat heart attacks, to prevent strokes, and to treat arthritis or inflammation. 2 This drug also comes in other forms, including Chewing-gum, medicated, Rectal Suppository, Chewable tablet 3 This drug can cause serious side effects.
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Lotronex Lotronex (alosetron) blocks the action of a chemical called serotonin in the intestines. This slows the movement of stools (bowel movements) through the intestines. Lotronex is used to treat severe, chronic irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in women who have had diarrhea as the main symptom for at least 6 months. Alosetron should be used only by women who have tried other IBS treatments without success. Alosetron not been shown to be effective in men with IBS.
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- Buspirone (/ˈbjuːspᵻroʊn/ BEW-spi-rohn), trade name Buspar, is an anxiolytic psychotropic drug of the azapirone chemical class. It is primarily used to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
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What Is Buspirone (BuSpar)? Research has shown that the safety of buspirone does not vary by age. For short-term use (no more than six weeks), it's as safe in people 65 and older as in other adults and in children six to 17. However, long-term safety of buspirone in children is unknown. Let your doctor know if you're taking other medications for anxiety.
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Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID Buspirone has not been tested enough to know whether it's safe to take during pregnancy. Women should let their doctor know if they are or may be pregnant before taking buspirone. Also, the drug may pass through breast milk, but it's not known whether it's safe to take buspirone while breastfeeding.
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- A: Geodon (ziprasidone) is used to treat schizophrenia and acute manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar disorder. Geodon is also used as maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder when added to lithium or valproate.
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Depression You should not take buspirone if you are taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), a type of drug used for treating depression. Examples of MAOIs include phenelzine (Nardil) and tranylcypromine (Parnate). Taking buspirone with MAOIs can cause a dangerous increase in blood pressure.
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Diagnosis An anti-anxiety medication called buspirone may be prescribed. In limited circumstances, your doctor may prescribe a certain type of sedative called a benzodiazepine for short-term relief of anxiety symptoms.
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Buspirone Buspirone comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It usually is taken two or three times a day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take buspirone exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
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- DISCONTINUED BRAND: Buspar. Buspirone is a medication that is used for the treatment of anxiety. Its mechanism of action is not clearly understood but may involve effects on neurotransmitters, chemicals that nerves use to communicate with one another. Serotonin and dopamine are two of these neurotransmitters.
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Buspirone (By mouth) Buspar; Buspar Dividose; Vanspar; Descriptions. Buspirone is used to treat certain anxiety disorders or to relieve the symptoms of anxiety. However, buspirone usually is not used for anxiety or tension caused by the stress of everyday life. It is not known exactly how buspirone works to relieve the symptoms of anxiety. Buspirone is thought to work by decreasing the amount and actions of a chemical known as serotonin in certain parts of the brain. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. This product is available in the following dosage forms: Tablet; Before Using
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Buspar To assure safe and effective use of buspirone hydrochloride tablets, the following information and instructions should be given to patients: Inform your physician about any medications, prescription or non-prescription, alcohol, or drugs that you are now taking or plan to take during your treatment with buspirone hydrochloride tablets.