Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or Allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use Riva Buspirone.
Drowsiness/reduced alertness: Riva Buspirone may impair the mental or physical abilities required for certain tasks, such as driving a car or operating machinery. Do not drive or operate dangerous machinery while using Riva Buspirone until you have determined how Riva Buspirone affects you.
Kidney function: The kidneys are involved in removing buspirone from the body. People with reduced kidney function may experience increased side effects of buspirone as a result of it not being removed as quickly as expected.
If you have Kidney Disease or reduced kidney function, discuss with your doctor how Riva Buspirone may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Liver function: Buspirone is broken down by the liver so it can be removed from the body through the kidneys. Liver disease or reduced liver function may cause a build-up of buspirone in the body and cause side effects.
If you have liver disease or decreased liver function, discuss with your doctor how Riva Buspirone may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Riva Buspirone, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Seizures: The safety and effectiveness of buspirone when taken by someone with a seizure disorder have not been determined. If you have a seizure disorder or a history of seizure disorders you should not take Riva Buspirone.
If you have a seizure disorder, discuss with your doctor how Riva Buspirone may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Riva Buspirone, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Pregnancy: This medication should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking Riva Buspirone, contact your doctor immediately.
Breast-feeding: It is not known if buspirone passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are taking Riva Buspirone, it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.
Children: The safety and effectiveness of buspirone for children below the age of 6 years have not been established.