Buspirone

Synonyms / Brand Names: Ansial, Ansiced, Anxiron, Axoren, Bespar , Buspar, Buspimen, Buspinol, Buspisal, Censpar, Lucelan, Narol, Travin, Wellbutrin XL

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Dosing and Administration

The recommended initial dose is 15 mg daily (7.5 mg b.i.d.). To achieve an optimal therapeutic response, at intervals of 2 to 3 days the dosage may be increased 5 mg per day, as needed. The maximum daily dosage should not exceed 60 mg per day. In clinical trials allowing dose titration, divided doses of 20 mg to 30 mg per day were commonly employed.

The bioavailability of buspirone is increased when given with food as compared to the fasted state. Consequently, patients should take buspirone in a consistent manner with regard to the timing of dosing; either always with or always without food.

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