buspirone, Buspar (Discontinued brand in the US)

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    Jay W. Marks, MD

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Is buspirone safe to take if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?

There are no adequate studies of buspirone in pregnant women.

It is not known if buspirone is secreted in human breast milk. Because buspirone is secreted in the breast milk of animals, however, it should not be used by women who are nursing infants.

What else should I know about buspirone?

What preparations of buspirone are available?

Tablets: 5, 10, 15 and 30 mg.

How should I keep buspirone stored?

Tablets should be kept at room temperature, less than 30 C (86 F).

Reference: FDA Prescribing Information

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