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Buspirone (Systemic)

Brand Names : BuSpar, BuSpar DIVIDOSE, Bustab

Description and Brand Names | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects

Category
  • Antianxiety agent
Description

Buspirone (byoo-SPYE-rone) 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.

Buspirone is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:

    Oral
  • Tablets (U.S. and Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

  • BuSpar
  • BuSpar DIVIDOSE

In Canada -

  • BuSpar
  • Bustab

   

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Buspirone: Before Using



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