Taking Buspar (Buspirone) Once A Day Versus Multiple Times Per Day

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You should not combine your morning and evening doses of Buspar (buspirone). Buspar is indicated to be dosed two to three times a day and taking the entire dose at once in the morning will likely result in effects of the drug not lasting all day. It could also increase the risk of dose-dependent side effects, such as:

• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Nervousness
• Lightheadedness
• Excitability
• Anger/hostility
• Confusion
• Numbness
• Headache
• Incoordination

Buspar Dosing

Per the prescribing information for Buspar, it is indicated to be dosed as follows:

• Starting dose of 7.5 mg by mouth twice daily, then increase as needed by 5 mg/day every 2 to 3 days. The usual maintenance dose is 15 to 30 mg/day administered in 2 to 3 divided doses

Effects of Buspar generally last 4-8 hours, but this can vary by individual. Increasing your dose in the morning will most likely not make it last longer, which is why the drug is recommended to take in divided doses throughout the day. Even if you take a larger dose at once, that won't make the drug last any longer.

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