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How to Use

Take buspirone only as directed by your family doctor . Do not take more of it, do not take it more often and do not take it for a longer time than your family doctor ordered. To do so may increase the risk of unwanted effects.

After you begin taking buspirone, 1 to 2 weeks may pass before you begin to feel the effects of this drug.

Dosage

The number of tablets that you take depends on the strength of the drug.

• For oral dosage forms - tablets:
  • Adults: To start, 5 milligrams - mg two or three times a day, or 7.5 mg two times a day. Your family doctor may increase your dose by 5 mg a day every few days if needed. However, the dose usually is not more than 60 mg a day.
  • Children up to 18 years of age: Use and dose must be determined by the family doctor.
  • Older adults: To start, 5 milligrams - mg two or three times a day, or 7.5 mg two times a day. Your family doctor may increase your dose by 5 mg a day every few days if needed.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, 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. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.