Buspirone is used to treat anxiety disorders and less commonly to treat symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.
Summary of
Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, and Foods
(for details about the summarized interactions, read the full article)
 Avoid: Adverse interaction—Avoid these supplements
when taking this medication because taking them together may cause undesirable or dangerous
results. |
Kava |
| Depletion or interference |
None known |
| Side effect reduction/prevention |
None known |
| Supportive interaction |
None known |
| Reduced drug absorption/bioavailability |
None known |
An asterisk (*) next to an item in the summary indicates that the interaction is supported only by weak, fragmentary, and/or contradictory scientific evidence.
Kava(Piper
methysticum)
Kava is an herb used to treat anxiety disorder. Although no direct interactions have been
reported, buspirone should not be used together with kava unless with medical supervision.
Food
Food reduces metabolism of buspirone, increasing serum buspirone levels.1 Buspirone
should be taken at the same time each day, always with food or always without food.
Alcohol
Buspirone may cause drowsiness and dizziness.2 Alcohol may compound these effects
and increase the risk of accidental injury. To prevent problems, people taking buspirone
should avoid alcohol.
1. Gammans RE, Mayol RF, LaBudde JA. Metabolism and disposition of buspirone. Am J Med 1986;80:41–51.
2. Threlkeld DS, ed. Central Nervous System Drugs, Antianxiety Agents, Miscellaneous Agents. In Facts and Comparisons Drug Information. St. Louis, MO: Facts and Comparisons, May 1990, 262–c.
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