Buspirone Forums

I have some Buspirone that expired in 2008. Is it still ok to take this if I'm having some anxiety? ## Hello, Calvin! This medication is not listed by the FDA as becoming dangerous, once expired, but it does start to lose effectiveness, so in my opinion it would actually be best to dispose of it and see your doctor for a new prescription. However, according to the following article (listed below) from NIH, “the expiration date doesn't really indicate a point at which the medication is no longer effective or has become unsafe to use”, and is more of an arbitrary date based on the whit and whim of the pharmaceutical companies’ product “guarantee” that the labeled potency will last “at least” until that date. The article also goes on to not...

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what ar these used for? are they a benzo ? The search I found describes them for anxiety and are callrd Buspirone. any other info. would be helpful, Thank you. PS again Round and white in color The word teva on one side and on the other side a score line with the numbers 54 also imprinted on the scored side. ## Yes, this tablet contains 10mgs of Buspirone, but no it is not a Benzodiazepine. Buspirone is generally used to just treat anxiety. Learn more Buspirone details here. While the Benzodiazepines can be used to treat several different medical issues. Learn more Benzodiazepine details here. Are there any other questions I can help with? ## How early should you take. Teva 54 before you are wanting it to work?

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Has anyone had a bad reaction like I recently experienced? I was super stressed out and normally I take ativan for my anxiety, but was out and have been for a few months since I want to change doctor. Instead I had some of the teva 54 buspirone and a klonopin and I was so stressed about leaving my apt but really wanted to go to an event with a friend. So I took the buspirone and I blacked out and woke up in bed. Didn't remember a thing after taking it but I was ready to walk out the door. My friend tells me we never went to the event because I was lookin for something in our dumpster and when he asked if I wanted to go I told him I was doing something. This is so embarrassing and disappointing etc... As you can imagine. I have had the medication before and slept a lot and remember t...

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White, round, TEVA imprint on one side, 54 with a break line on the back side. Can you tell me what this medication is? It is one of three loose pills. ## This tablet contains Buspirone 10 mg, the active ingredient in Buspar, which is most commonly used to treat anxiety. Its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, stomach pain and excitement. (NDC 0093-0054). Inactive Ingredients: - Anhydrous Lactose - Silicon Dioxide - Magnesium Stearate - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - Sodium Starch Glycolate Type a Potato Ref: DailyMed ## Is this pill a narcotic? ## It is definitely buspar. I take them every day. No, it is NOT a narcotic.

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This pill is small and looks like two pieces of uncooked rice stuck together. My fingernail is wider than the pill is long. Please help me identify it. ## If it’s small like a grain of rice has a line down the middle on one side and the number is 860 on the other side it is the “Buspirone 5 mg” generic for “Buspar.”

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My friend has been prescribed buspirone, identity of pill is par 725/7.5. I am not sure if that's the best thing to take. Any others want to comment? ## Hello, Mandee! How are you and your friend? Why was it prescribed? This medication is most commonly used to treat anxiety and its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and mood changes. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I need to know what the brand name is for Buspirone hcl 5mg tablets and what the use of this medication is? Also, how do I identify medication without markings?

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yellow long 555/eth 309 ## the reason I was serching on this pill is because I found 6 of this pills on my high blood pressure prescription refill. what an error! ## Ethex Corporation lists this tablet as containing 15mgs of Buspirone, which is most commonly used to treat, or prevent anxiety. Inactive ingredients may possibly include: silicon dioxide colloidal lactose monohydrate magnesium stearate microcrystalline cellulose sodium starch glycolate D&C Yellow No. 10 Lake Though they may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Elizabeth, what medication have you been prescribed to treat your high blood pressure?

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Do the pills have the same purpose or side effects? Do they look alike? They're both white & break into parts. ## They can both be used to treat anxiety, but they are not in the same class of medications. Buspirone is classified by the FDA as an anxiolytic, but Xanax is a Benzodiazepine that is used to treat panic disorders, anxiety, and some forms of insomnia, it also carries the risk of being habit forming, though Buspirone does not. Other side effects may be similar and include nausea, dizziness, headache, irritability, and drowsiness. Are there any markings on the tablets in question? What shape are they?

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What is the difference between Buspirone 10 MG and Buspar 10 MG and what is Buspirone? ## Buspar is just the name brand for Buspirone. Once a medication is available as a generic, it is referred to by the name of the active ingredient. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I had ben taking Mylan BusPIRone 15 mg. oblong pill (B3). My Dr. increased my dosage to 20 mg, which came as Mylan 10mg's, oval pill (B2) .I tolerated the 15 mg oblong pill fine, but became very sick to my stomach when I took the 10mg. Same manufacturer only difference is the shape of the pill. I contact Mylan and they said it is the exact same binder used in both sizes...I know I am already nuts, but is this possible? ## My doctor gave...

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What is a round oval pill that is blank on one side and has an M B2 on the other side? ## This tablet contains Buspirone 10mg (NDC 0378-1150). Inactive Ingredients: - Anhydrous Lactose - Silicon Dioxide - Magnesium Stearate - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - Sodium Lauryl Sulfate - Sodium Starch Glycolate Type a Potato Ref: DailyMed

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What are the yellow round Teva 54 used for? Is it safe for me to take it with other medication? ## A round, white tablet with this marking is listed by Teva Pharmaceuticals as containing 10mgs of Buspirone, which is used to treat anxiety. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dry mouth, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and mood changes. What other medications are you taking? I'm sorry, but I need more information in order to provide you with details on its possible reactions with other medications. Can you please post back and clarify?

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This looks like a round version of a Xanax bar. Is this Xanax? ## A white oval tablet with rounded corners is manufactured by Mylan Pharmaceuticals, and they list it as containing 15mgs of Buspirone, which is most commonly used to treat anxiety (NDC 0378-1165). The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, weight changes, and mood changes. Inactive Ingredients: - Anhydrous Lactose - Silicon Dioxide - Magnesium Stearate - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - Sodium Lauryl Sulfate - Sodium Starch Glycolate Type a Potato Ref: DailyMed

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it is a a white pill shaped like a football with three lines cut on each side it has m 718 writting on it ## This tablet is manufactured by Watson Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 15mgs of Buspirone, which is a generic for Buspar, it is most commonly used to treat anxiety. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and weight changes. Are there any other questions?

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It's a small round white tablet. On one side it says TEVA and on the other side there's a line with 54. Is this the same as klonopin 2 mg? ## Teva Pharmaceuticals list this tablet as containing 10mgs of Buspirone, which is used to treat anxiety. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, mood changes, blurred vision, restlessness, and nervousness. So no, it is not the same as Klonopin. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I was just cleaning up my son's bedroom and found 3 of these Teva 54 pills with the following description: Small round white pill with TEVA on one side and on the other side was the number 54 with a score in the middle. Please tell me what I have stumbled upon?

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I am not happy using Buspirone with hep c, I need to know if Buspirone will do any liver damage if taken long term ## My boyfriend is taking the cure for hepititus...incivik,ribiveirin, and the shots once a week. But he is depressed, and worried. can he take buspar? I do for anti-anxiety from divorcing a control freak. but I don't take it all the time... only when i get to the point that I am so woried I annot even sleep at night. Do you think it would be ok for him? He is worried about so much, I ache at hearing his worries, and he cannot sleep, or function well during the day. would it hurt his liver? ## The FDA states that someone with impaired liver or kidney function should not take this medication. Its is also contraindicated in people taking MAO inhibitors. It is also conside...

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I found a medicine bottle with two white tablets mixed together. One tablet is imprinted with 52h and the other has 54 on one side with Teva on the other side. Questions: Can they be mixed? What are they for? ## The tablet with the TEVA 54 marking is listed by Teva Pharmaceuticals as containing 10mgs of Buspirone, which is most commonly used to treat anxiety. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, mood changes, and weight changes. As to the other one, I have not found anything, yet, but I will post back, when I do. Can anyone else identify that one?

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white round pill with the number 5 on one side and a line down the middle on the other side ## Hi Linda, I actually found several white round pills described as having a 5 on one side; however, there are no images attached to their description for verification of the score line. I went ahead and posted each potential drug name and dosage below in case anyone else happens to recognize this pill: Buspirone Hydrochloride (5mg) Alendronate Sodium (5mg) Metozolv ODT (5mg) Glipizide (5mg) Escitalopram Oxalate (5mg) I hope this info helps in any way! ## yes thank you, it was the glipizde. ## Yes I found white little pill with 5 on one side and line on other side and don't know whatbit is ## Found white , round pills , number 5 on one side and a score line on the other side . I think they...

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white oval ## what will a watson 658 do to you ## How does this pill suppose too make u feel... ## Watson lists this tablet as containing 10mgs of Buspirone, which is used to treat anxiety. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, sedation, and dizziness. It is not a medication that is habit forming, or something that is normally abused, so the side effects really describe how it might make you feel, though they tend to wear off in about 4 to 6 weeks. Are there any other questions?

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If you have heart palpitations and your doctor give you Buspirone to help with your panic attacks, will it help with your heart palpitations? Or will it cause more heart palpitations? ## According to FDA reports, it has actually been known to cause palpitations as a side effect. Thus, in your case, I think it really depends on what's causing your palpitations, if you experience them due to panic attacks, the medication might help, if it works for you to get them under control. But there is also a chance that it may not stop them from occurring. However, most side effects are transient and tend to go away, once your body gets used to a medication, which could take 4 to 6 weeks. Are you on any other medications? Is there some other reason for your palpitations, or just the panic attac...

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My prescription of Buspirone HCL 15 mg tablets, says to take 1 tablet 3 times a day. Does that mean take 45 mg (the whole bar) a day or 5 mg (15 mg a day)? ## Hi Chase, From my own interpretation of your prescription, I'm led to assume that it means you would be taking three 15mg tablets a day (totaling 45mg after your last dose). That translates to dosing every 8 hours within a 24hr period. If the instructions still don't make sense, I'd encourage you to contact your prescribing doctor and/or the local pharmacy who dispensed this medication just to be on the safe side. I hope this helps!

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