Buspar has been shown to cause some side effects. Talk to your health care provider if these mild reactions do not go away within a few days.
Common side effects reported from Buspar use include:
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Nausea
- Nervousness
- Excitement
- Lightheadedness
- Confusion
- Fatigue
- Insomnia
- Weakness
- Numbness
- Increased sweating
This is not a complete list of adverse reactions caused by Buspar. Call your doctor immediately if you experience a skin rash; hives; swelling of the eyes, face, mouth, throat, or lips; agitation; severe vomiting; blurred vision; a fast or irregular heartbeat; or uncontrollable shaking. Call your doctor immediately if you have severe muscle stiffness, twitching, seizures, hallucinations, or fever.
As with all prescription medications, be sure to inform the prescribing doctor about any medical conditions you have been previously diagnosed with and any medication/ supplements you are currently taking before taking Buspar. Buspar can interact with other forms of medication, causing potentially serious side effects. Specifically, inform your health care provider if you have or have had liver or kidney disease or a history of substance abuse. Finally, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant before starting treatment with this medication.