Patient/Family Teaching

• Instruct patient to take buspirone exactly as directed. Take missed doses as soon as possible if not just before next dose; do not double doses. Do not take more than amount prescribed

• May cause dizziness or drowsiness. Caution patient to avoid driving or other activities requiring alertness until response to the medication is known

• Advise patient to avoid concurrent use of alcohol or other CNS depressants

• Advise patient to consult health care professional before taking OTC medications or herbal products with this drug

• Instruct patient to notify health care professional if any chronic abnormal movements occur (dystonia, motor restlessness, involuntary movements of facial or cervical muscles) or if pregnancy is suspected

• Emphasize the importance of follow-up exams to determine effectiveness of medication

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