Posted by Elizabeth on March 26, 2002, at 23:25:47
In reply to Buspirone Questions, posted by SproutZ on March 23, 2002, at 18:55:10
> Does anyone know how long it remains in your system after you stop taking it?
Not long -- a few days should be enough.
> If I do stop taking it, how soon afterwards is it safe to have a glass of wine?
I never heard that it was unsafe to have a glass of wine when you're taking Buspar. That's often said about antidepressants, but there's no particular reason to believe it's unsafe to drink alcohol with the newer ADs, at least (Buspar is really more like an AD than an anxiolytic).
> What happens if I do have a glass of wine when I'm taking Buspirone? (10MG per day for now)
The wine might have more effect on you than the same amount normally would. Occasionally you hear of someone vomiting or getting very tired after drinking while taking an antidepressant, so don't try it if you need to be conscious. I don't think it's dangerous in itself, though.
> Why can't I have grapefruit or grapefruit juice? What would happen if I did?
It would increase your Buspar levels by slowing the metabolism (and therefore elimination) of the drug. You might get more side effects. It's hard to get anywhere near a toxic level of Buspar.
> Can I stop taking it suddenly without harm or do I have to taper off?
You might get withdrawal symptoms, as you did with Luvox. Those aren't dangerous, but they can be very unpleasant, as you discovered.
> The pharmacist won't answer my questions. He says, "You have to ask your doctor."
He probably doesn't know the answers.
> I would have to make an appointment to see my doctor & it's difficult for me to get there, besides I'd have to wait til I could get in to see him to have these questions answered.
Can't you leave him a voice mail or something?
-elizabeth
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