Tamspar 5mg Tablet
Prescription RequiredPrimarily used for
Anxiety disorder
Potentiallyunsafewith
Alcohol
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Medicine Overview of Tamspar Tablet
Uses of Tamspar Tablet
Tamspar 5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of anxiety disorder.
Side effects of Tamspar Tablet
Common
Nausea, Headache, Vomiting, Dry mouth, Sleepiness, Dizziness, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Abdominal pain.
How to use Tamspar Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Tamspar 5mg Tablet at a fixed time.
How Tamspar Tablet works
Tamspar 5mg tablet works by modulating the action of serotonin, a chemical messenger of the brain that affects thoughts and mood.
In Depth Information on Tamspar Tablet
Expert advice for Tamspar Tablet
- Buspirone should be taken every day to prevent anxiety symptoms and not only when anxiety symptoms are experienced.
- Do not stop taking buspirone suddenly even if you feel well as this may worsen your symptoms.
- Tell your doctor if you are taking a benzodiazepine e.g. nitrazepam or temazepam or another common sedative or hypnotic medicine, or if you had or have any of the following medical conditions: acute narrow-angle glaucoma, muscle weakness disorder (myasthenia gravis), difficulty chewing or swallowing, slurred speech and drug dependence issues.
- Do not take buspirone if you are also taking selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) e.g. fluoxetine and paroxetine or if you have taken a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor eg. selegiline in the past 14 days.
- Do not drive or operate any tools or machines while using buspirone, as it may cause dizziness affecting your ability to drive and use machines.
- Do not drink alcohol while taking buspirone.
Warnings
Special precautions for Tamspar 5mg Tablet
Alcohol
CAUTION
Tamspar 5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE
Tamspar 5mg Tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor....
+moreAnimal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
CAUTION
Tamspar 5mg Tablet is probably usafe to use during lactation
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Limited human data suggests that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.
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Driving
Tamspar 5mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, o
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Kidney
CAUTION
Tamspar 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tamspar 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Tamspar 5mg Tablet should is not advised in patients with severe kidney disease....
+moreUse of Tamspar 5mg Tablet should is not advised in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Tamspar 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tamspar 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Tamspar 5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease....
+moreUse of Tamspar 5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Severely interacts with other drugs like
Flutis 150mg Tablet, Onecan 400mg Tablet, Azivent 500mg Tablet, Onitraz 100mg Capsule
Missed Dosage
If you miss a dose of Buspirone, 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 schedule. Do not double the dose.
Patient Concerns
Frequently asked questions for Tamspar 5mg Tablet
Frequently asked questions for Buspirone
Q. Is buspirone a benzo/ a selective serotonin receptor inhibitor (SSRI)/a Xanax/ like Xanax/a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)/a beta blocker/ contain MAOI?
Buspirone is an antianxiety agent and is not chemically or pharmacologically related to the benzodiazepines. It is not Xanax (also known as alprazolam), but has similar actions. It is not a MAOI, beta blocker or SSRI
Q. Does buspirone work/ work for anxiety/ help you sleep/ help depression?
Buspirone is used in the management of anxiety disorders. It does not help in depression. It may possibly help with sleep. It works if taken at recommended dosage and duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Is buspirone fast acting/ does buspirone work right away/ can I take buspar forever/ how long can i take buspirone for?
Buspirone (brand name: Buspar) is not fast acting but can take many weeks to reach full effect. Buspirone like any other medications should be taken for a time period as prescribed by your doctor
Q. Is buspirone safe/ addictive/ weight gain/ constipation/ hair loss/ make you tired?
Buspirone is safe if taken at recommended dosage and duration as advised by your doctor. It can cause certain side effects such as constipation and fatigue (feeling tired). It is not addictive but can cause withdrawal symptoms, if stopped suddenly. Always consult your doctor if you experience such side effects
Q. Can i take buspirone with Xanax/ sertraline/ Benadryl/clonazepam/ Zoloft/ Cymbalta/ Prozac/ Effexor/ escitalopram?
Using buspirone together with Zoloft (sertraline), Lexapro (escitalopram), Prozac (fluoxetine), Cymbalta (duloxetine) can cause major drug interaction and increase the risk of rare but serious conditions. Buspirone interacts moderately with Benadryl. Always consult your doctor before taking any concomitant medication with buspirone.
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