Before using Buspar
Some medical conditions may interact with Buspar . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
* if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
* if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
* if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
* if you have a history of alcoholism or substance abuse, or have liver or kidney problems
* if you have a history of suicidal thoughts or actions
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Buspar . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
* Furazolidone or MAOIs (eg, phenelzine) because serious side effects, including severe high blood pressure, may occur
* Azole antifungals (eg, ketoconazole), diltiazem, HIV protease inhibitors (eg, ritonavir), macrolides and ketolides (eg, erythromycin, azithromycin), nefazodone, or verapamil because they may increase the risk of Buspar ’s side effects
* Carbamazepine, dexamethasone, phenobarbital, phenytoin, or rifampin because they may decrease Buspar ’s effectiveness
* Sodium oxybate (GHB) because the risk of its side effects may be increased by Buspar
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Buspar may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
