Question 1

what is the definition or description of: buspar (buspirone) allergy?

Accepted Answer

Buspar allergy: BuSpar (buspirone) is used to treat anxiety/ generalized anxiety disorder. Allergic reactions to medications could include swelling of tongue, throat, lips, mouth, face, hives or difficulty breathing.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: busipirone allergy?

Accepted Answer

Buspar Allergy: Buspirone (brand name Buspar) is an anti-anxiety medication. Allergic reactions can include difficulty breathing, hives and swelling of face, lips, throat, mouth or tongue.

Question 3

how long should someone take buspar (buspirone)? do you need to get weaned off of it?does abrupt discontinuation cause problems?

Accepted Answer

Talk to your doctor!: Talk to your doctor! the basic answer is that you should take Buspar (buspirone) as long as directed by your doctor. Do not stop it on your own. You will need to get instructions on how to stop taking it. Originally Buspar (buspirone) was not thought to cause problems when it was taken for a short time. Sometimes it is used for long periods of time, in those cases many physicians will wean off slowly. Ask your physician.

Question 4

i take buspar (buspirone) and drank some water today with grapefruit slices not realizing that grapefruit is not recommended with buspar (buspirone).  will this cause a probl?

Accepted Answer

Buspar (buspirone): The juice can slightly affect Buspar (buspirone) metabolism but overall not dangerous.

Question 5

will buspar (buspirone) cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Not commonly: Weight gain is not common with Buspar (buspirone) -- happens in less than 1% of people according to pre-clinical studies.

Question 6

could buspar (buspirone) cause loss of hearing?

Accepted Answer

No: No, Buspar (buspirone) does not cause hearing loss.  Less than 1% had tinnitus (ringing in the ears), though.

Question 7

i found out my alt was slightly elevated (46, with upper limit of normal of 44).  could a recent cold, buspar, (buspirone) or social drinking have caused this?

Accepted Answer

Transaminases: Your ALT is very close to the upper normal. ALT levels fluctuate. Physicians consider all of your liver function tests, not one in isolation. We want to consider your AST and ALT and the ratio between them, we want to know the Alkaline Phosphatase for obstruction, and the albumin and pro time for liver synthetic function. GGT, bilirubin helpful as well. Stay interested but calm &amp; learn. Good luck.

Question 8

i am scared to death to take the meds the dr prescribed. is 45mg buspar (buspirone) and 1mg liquid lexapro high? can it cause seratonin syndrom? pls help me.....

Accepted Answer

Psychiatric meds: 45 mg of Buspar (buspirone) is not too much.  It is within the dosing range.  A 1mg of Lexapro does not make sense.  It doesn't come that way.  If you have real concerns about this, please discuss it with your doctor.

Question 9

only day 6 of lexapro 10 and already no orgasm. was prescribed buscar bfr but nvr took it cause thought could not take them together. would buspar (buspirone) hlp?

Accepted Answer

Anorgasmia: The antiserotonergic antidotes are cyproheptadine, buspirone, nefazodone, and mianserin. Medications enhancing dopaminergic tone include amantadine, bupropion, and stimulants, with yohimbine showing noradrenergic effects. Among the reported antidotes, the only 2 without antiserotonergic effects or catecholaminergic activity are gingko biloba and urecholine.
www.medscape.com/viewarticle/430614_5
sometimes the viagra (sildenafil) class of medications can also be helpful.

Question 10

can buspar (buspirone) 5mg cause gi issues? and vomiting

Accepted Answer

Yes: Buspar (buspirone) binds to serotonin and dopamine receptors.  Serotonin receptors are in the gut and the brain which may lead to GI symptoms / side effects.  These are usually resolved in a couple weeks.

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I found out my alt was slightly elevated (46, with upper limit of normal of 44). could a recent cold, buspar, (buspirone) or social drinking have caused this?

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I am scared to death to take the meds the dr prescribed. is 45mg buspar (buspirone) and 1mg liquid lexapro high? can it cause seratonin syndrom? pls help me.....

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Only day 6 of lexapro 10 and already no orgasm. was prescribed buscar bfr but nvr took it cause thought could not take them together. would buspar (buspirone) hlp?

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Can buspar (buspirone) 5mg cause gi issues? and vomiting

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