Buspar Side Effects: What can I expect?
Buspar
side effects overview:
Buspar
side effects cannot really be anticipated, but if any occur or increase in
intensity you should notify your physician immediately. If you will be taking
this anti anxiety medicine for a long period of time, your doctor will need to
check regularly for its effectiveness as well as for the buspar side effects.
Buspar may make some people feel dizzy, lightheaded, drowsy or less alert than
normal. You should make sure that you know how you react to this medicine
before driving, operating machinery or any other activities which require
alertness and concentration.
General Buspar side effects:
Along with the wanted
effects, this anti anxiety medicine will cause some related side effects.
Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do, you should seek
medical attention immediately.
Rare buspar side effects:
Chest pain; confusion; fast
or pounding heartbeat; fever; lack of coordination; mental depression; muscle
weakness; numbness, tingling, pain, weakness in hands or feet; skin rash or
hives; stiffness of arms or legs; sore throat; uncontrolled movements of the
body.
Other buspar side effects
may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go
away during your treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, you
should check with your physician if any of the following side effects continue
or become bothersome:
More
common buspar side effects:
Dizziness or
lightheadedness, especially when getting up from a sitting or lying position;
headache; nausea; restlessness or excitement
Less
common or rare buspar side effects:
Blurred vision; sweating;
decreased concentration; diarrhea; drowsiness (more common with doses of more
than 20 mg per day); dryness of the mouth; muscle pain, spasms, cramps or
stiffness; ringing in the ears; trouble in sleeping, nightmares, or vivid
dreams; unusual tiredness or weakness
Other buspar side effects
not listed above may also occur in some individuals, however, if you notice any
other effects you should check with your doctor immediately.
Symptoms
of buspar overdose:
Dizziness or
lightheadedness; drowsiness (severe) or loss of consciousness; stomach upset,
including nausea or vomiting; very small pupils in the eyes
Any medication taken in
excess of the recommended dosage can have very serious side effects. If you
suspect a busbar overdose you should seek medical attention immediately.
Summary of buspar side effects:
There are fewer buspar side
effects than with some of the other anti anxiety medications. However, if you
experience any of these unwanted effects you should contact your doctor
immediately.
Some information from Consumer Reports
Consumer Drug Reference
Additional
information and webpage by
Paul Susic
MA
Licensed Psychologist Ph.D. Candidate
(Health and Geriatric Psychologist)
