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Buspirone

Health Encyclopedia: Premenstrual Syndrome Treatment

Treatment


Some experts recommend a gradual approach for treatment of symptoms that meet the full criteria for premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).

  • First-line therapies are those that do not include prescription medications. Lifestyle modifications, especially exercise, are advised for any stage of treatment. Over-the-counter pain relievers may be helpful. Vitamin B6 and calcium supplements are sometimes recommended.
  • In severe cases, particularly in women who have P...
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Expert & Community Posts

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Anxiety Medications: BuSpar
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). The generic name is buspirone.   BuSpar is generally used... Read more »

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How to Quit Smoking While Dealing With Depression and Stress
By David Kaufman, M.D. , Health Expert

...with anxiety were prescribed an anti-anxiety drug (buspirone—Buspar) Depression—patients... Read more »

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How do I get Mental Health Services with No Money and No Insurance?
By Merely Me , Health Expert

Over the months I have spent here on My Depression Connection, I have answered a lot of your... Read more »

Health Guide

Depression and Teenagers: Some Basics
... Antidepressant and Antianxiety Medications Anafranil clomipramine 10 and older (for OCD) BuSpar buspirone 18 and older Effexor venlafaxine 18 and older Luvox (SSRI) fluvoxamine 8 and older... Read more »
Anxiety Disorders: Treatment
...DisorderMedicationsCognitive-Behavioral (CBT) and other Non-Drug TherapiesGeneralized Anxiety DisorderBenzodiazepines; buspirone; SSRIs and some tricyclic antidepressants, particularly extended... Read more »
Anxiety Disorders: Medications
...gradually helps about 60% of people to withdraw. Certain medications (anti-seizure drugs, antidepressants, buspirone) may also be helpful in assisting with withdrawal.AzapironesAzapirones, such as... Read more »
Premenstrual Syndrome: Medications
...although rarely fatal. Benzodiazepines are potentially dangerous when used in combination with alcohol.Buspirone. Buspirone (BuSpar) is a unique anti-anxiety drug known as an azapirone. A 2001... Read more »
Nicotine withdrawal
...withdrawal symptoms. These agents include clonidine, antidepressants such as fluoxetine (Prozac), and buspirone (Buspar). Bupropion (Zyban) was approved in 1996 by the Food and Drug... Read more »

Medications

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......trouble sleeping, sweating, and pounding heartbeat. Buspirone is a medication for anxiety... Read more »

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......of any medicine before checking with them first. Buspirone should not be used with MAO... Read more »

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......have serious side effects. Rarely, patients taking buspirone may develop movement disorders... Read more »

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...affect how your body gets rid of many drugs (such as buspirone, cyclosporine, sirolimus, certain... Read more »

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This medication is used to treat anxiety. It may help you think more clearly, relax, worry less,... Read more »