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I was prescribed 10mg of buspirone 1x/day off label for treatment of a functional gi disorder. i am supposed to take it at bedtime. is it ok for me to have a glass of wine with dinner? or can i/should i skip my dose if im going to have a drink?

Q: i was prescribed 10mg of buspirone 1x/day off label for treatment of a functional gi disorder. i am supposed to take it at bedtime. is it ok for me to have a glass of wine with dinner? or can i/should i skip my dose if im going to have a drink?

: depends on length of time between a dinner drink and Buspirone

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Dr. Edmund Tramont answered

depends on length of time between a dinner drink and Buspirone

Answered 8/4/2021

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Dr. Alan Lasnover answered

The individual prescribing the anti-anxiety drug, Buspar, is best able to tell you about alcohol ingestion. Skipping a dose of the drug defeats the purpose of the prescription.

Answered 8/4/2021

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A member asked:

I was prescribed 10mg of buspirone 1x/day off label for treatment of a functional gi disorder. i am supposed to take it at bedtime. is it ok for me to have a glass of wine with dinner? or can i/should i skip my dose if im going to have a drink?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Edmund Tramont answered

Dr. Alan Lasnover answered

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