• BuSpar is used to treat anxiety disorders or to relieve the symptoms of anxiety.

How should you take this medication?

• BuSpar should be taken consistently, always with or always without food, take it the same way each time. Avoid drinking grapefruit juice while taking BuSpar.
   
• If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

General Precautions with BuSpar

• BuSpar may cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, or lightheadedness. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy.
   
• Do not this medication if you are allergic to buspirone, BuSpar should not be used within 14 days of an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), selegiline, or tranylcypromine.

What are the possible side effects of BuSpar?

• Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
   
• Check  with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome: dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision, depression, diarrhea, dry mouth, fatigue, headache, nausea, nervousness; sleeplessness.