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List of side effects of buspirone

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Side effects of buspirone by incidence include:[1][2][3][4]

Very common (>10% incidence)

Common (1–10% incidence)

Uncommon (0.1–1%)

  • Syncope
  • Hypotension
  • Hypertension
  • Redness and itching of the eyes
  • Altered taste
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Flatulence
  • Anorexia
  • Increased appetite
  • Salivation
  • Rectal bleeding
  • Urinary frequency
  • Urinary hesitancy
  • Menstrual irregularity or spotting
  • Dysuria
  • Muscle cramps
  • Muscle spasms
  • Muscle rigidity/stiffness
  • Involuntary movements
  • Shortness of breath
  • Chest congestion
  • Changes in libido
  • Oedema
  • Pruritus
  • Flushing
  • Easy bruising
  • Dry skin
  • Facial oedema
  • Mild increases in hepatic aminotransferases (AST, ALT)
  • Weight gain
  • Fever
  • Roaring sensation in the head
  • Weight loss
  • Malaise
  • Depersonalisation
  • Noise intolerance
  • Euphoria
  • Akathisia
  • Fearfulness
  • Loss of interest
  • Dissociative reaction

Rare (<0.1% incidence)

References

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  1. ^ "buspirone (Rx) - BuSpar, Buspirex, more." Medscape Reference. WebMD. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
  2. ^ "BUSPIRONE HCL (buspirone hydrochloride) tablet [Watson Laboratories, Inc.]". DailyMed. Watson Laboratories, Inc. July 2013. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
  3. ^ "BUSPAR® (buspirone hydrochloride) Tablets 5 mg & 10 mg PRODUCT INFORMATION" (PDF). TGA eBusiness Services. Aspen Pharma Pty Ltd. January 2010. Retrieved 14 November 2013.
  4. ^ "Buspirone 10mg Tablets". electronic Medicines Compendium. Actavis UK Ltd. 10 September 2012. Retrieved 14 November 2013.