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So let's take a look at some of the nursing considerations for Buspirone. It is important to remember that Buspirone should not be administered in patients who are already on MAOIs. Buspirone interacts with grapefruit juice, so make sure you remind your patient of this. Patients on Buspirone may experience chest pain, palpitations, and tachycardia, and the patient should also avoid alcohol and CNS depressants. Make sure you teach your patient to take this medication as directed. So guys, even though this medication, isn't a benzodiazepine, which are known for having the ability to become addictive. There are still patients who say they take higher doses because of its ability to cause extreme sedation. So make sure you keep this in mind if your patient is on this medication. That's it for Buspirone or Buspar. Now go out and be your best self today. And as always happy nursing.
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