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Raw Queries and Responses

1. Shard Calculation

Query:

Response:

Calculated Shard: 143 (from laksa160)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa143.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/20084-buspirone-tablets\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/20084-buspirone-tablets\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/drugs\/20084-buspirone-tablets","crawl_time":1776427077,"first_indexed_time":1644491822,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"org,clevelandclinic!my,\/health\/drugs\/20084-buspirone-tablets s443","src_root_hash":"9889140825964526943","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Buspirone (BuSpar): How It Works & Side Effects","meta_descriptions":["Buspirone (BuSpar) treats anxiety. It balances the levels of dopamine and serotonin hormones in your brain."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"What is this medication?\nBUSPIRONE (byoo SPYE rone) treats anxiety. It works by balancing the levels of dopamine and serotonin in your brain, substances that help regulate mood.\nAdvertisement\nCleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services.\nPolicy\nThis medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.\nCOMMON BRAND NAME(S): BuSpar, Buspar Dividose\nWhat should I tell my care team before I take this medication?\nThey need to know if you have any of these conditions:\nKidney disease\nLiver disease\nAn unusual or allergic reaction to buspirone, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives\nPregnant or trying to get pregnant\nBreastfeeding\nHow should I use this medication?\nTake this medication by mouth with water. Take it as directed on the prescription label. You can take it with or without food. You should always take it the same way. Keep taking it unless your care team tells you to stop.\nDo not take this medication with foods or drinks that contain grapefruit.\nTalk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. Special care may be needed.\nOverdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.\nNOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.\nWhat if I miss a dose?\nIf you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.\nWhat may interact with this medication?\nDo not take this medication with any of the following:\nLinezolid\nMAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate\nMethylene blue\nProcarbazine\nAdvertisement\nThis medication may also interact with the following:\nAlcohol\nDiazepam\nDigoxin\nDroperidol\nGrapefruit juice\nHaloperidol\nMetoclopramide\nOpioids\nPhenothiazines, such as chlorpromazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine\nSome medications for depression, anxiety, or other mental health conditions\nSome medication for migraines, such as sumatriptan\nStimulant medications for ADHD, weight loss, or staying awake\nSupplements, such as St. John's wort or tryptophan\nTetrabenazine\nOther medications may affect the way this medication works. Talk with your care team about all the medications you take. They may suggest changes to your treatment plan to lower the risk of side effects and to make sure your medications work as intended.\nThis list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.\nWhat should I watch for while using this medication?\nVisit your care team for regular checks on your progress. It may take 1 to 2 weeks before your anxiety gets better.\nThis medication may affect your coordination, reaction time, or judgment. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Sit up or stand slowly to reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Drinking alcohol with this medication can increase the risk of these side effects.\nSerotonin syndrome is when your body has too much serotonin in it. This happens when this medication is used with other ones that increase serotonin levels. Common medications that increase serotonin levels are antidepressants, some medications for migraines, and some antibiotics. The symptoms of serotonin syndrome include irritability, confusion, fast or irregular heartbeat, muscle stiffness, twitching muscles, sweating, high fever, seizure, chills, vomiting and diarrhea. Contact your care team right away if you think you have serotonin syndrome.\nTalk to your care team about this medication if you are breastfeeding. There are benefits and risks to taking medications while breastfeeding. Your care team can help you find the option that works for you.\nWhat side effects may I notice from receiving this medication?\nSide effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:\nAllergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat\nIrritability, confusion, fast or irregular heartbeat, muscle stiffness, twitching muscles, sweating, high fever, seizure, chills, vomiting, diarrhea, which may be signs of serotonin syndrome\nSide effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):\nAdvertisement\nAnxiety, nervousness\nDizziness\nDrowsiness\nHeadache\nNausea\nTrouble sleeping\nThis list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.\nWhere should I keep my medication?\nKeep out of reach of children and pets.\nStore at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Get rid of any unused medication after the expiration date.\nTo get rid of medications that are no longer needed or expired:\nTake the medication to a take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.\nIf you cannot return the medication, check the label or package insert to see if the medication should be thrown out in the garbage or flushed down the toilet. If you are not sure, ask your care team. If it is safe to put it in the trash, empty the medication out of the container. Mix it with cat litter, dirt, coffee grounds, or another unwanted substance. Seal the mixture in a bag or container. Put it in the trash.\nNOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.\nAdvertisement","attrs_markdown":"![](https:\/\/zdbb.net\/l\/Dnl1wmWs8xCCpvWNCt9Egf\/?w=16&q=75)\n\nLocations:\n\n[Abu Dhabi](https:\/\/www.clevelandclinicabudhabi.ae\/en)\\|[Canada](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/canada)\\|[Florida](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/florida)\\|[London](https:\/\/clevelandcliniclondon.uk\/)\\|[Nevada](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/locations\/nevada)\\|[Ohio](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/)\\|\n\n![Gray gradient](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/_next\/static\/media\/gray-gradient-left-16.59910877.svg?w=32&q=75)![Gray gradient](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/_next\/static\/media\/gray-gradient-right-32.dd7ce4e5.svg?w=64&q=75)\n\n[855\\.733.3712](tel:8557333712)\\|[MyChart](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/online-services\/mychart)\\|[Need Help?](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/help)\\|[Careers](https:\/\/jobs.clevelandclinic.org\/)\\|[Donate Now](https:\/\/give.ccf.org\/give\/187824#!\/donation\/checkout)\\|\n\n![Gray gradient](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/_next\/static\/media\/gray-gradient-left-16.59910877.svg?w=32&q=75)![Gray gradient](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/_next\/static\/media\/gray-gradient-right-32.dd7ce4e5.svg?w=64&q=75)\n\n[![Cleveland Clinic logo](https:\/\/assets.clevelandclinic.org\/transform\/1bc1ff31-3cbc-4976-9ddf-9bc85e0877eb\/Cleveland-Clinic-Logo-Web?w=3840&q=75)](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/)\n\n[Find a Provider](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/providers)[Locations and Directions](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/locations)[Services](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/services)[Patients and Visitors](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/patients)[Health Library](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health)\n\n- [Find a Provider](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/providers)\n- [Locations and Directions](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/locations)\n- [Services](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/services)\n- [Patients and Visitors](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/patients)\n- [Health Library](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health)\n\n[![Search](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/_next\/static\/media\/LondonGreenSearchIcon.6d7e718f.svg?w=64&q=75)](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/search)\n\nMenu\n\n[![Search](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/_next\/static\/media\/LondonGreenSearchIcon.6d7e718f.svg?w=64&q=75)](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/search)[Appointments](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/patients\/information\/access)\n\n[Home](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/)\/\n\n[Health Library](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health)\/\n\n[Drugs, Devices & Supplements](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/drugs)\/\n\nBuspirone Tablets\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n# Buspirone Tablets\nBuspirone is a medication that treats anxiety. It balances the levels of dopamine and serotonin in your brain. These are hormones that help regulate your mood. The brand name for this medication is BuSpar®.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nCleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. [Policy](https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/advertising)\n\n### What is this medication?\nBUSPIRONE (byoo SPYE rone) treats anxiety. It works by balancing the levels of dopamine and serotonin in your brain, substances that help regulate mood.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nCleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. [Policy](https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/advertising)\n\nThis medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.\n\nCOMMON BRAND NAME(S): BuSpar, Buspar Dividose\n\n### What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?\nThey need to know if you have any of these conditions:\n\n- Kidney disease\n- Liver disease\n- An unusual or allergic reaction to buspirone, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives\n- Pregnant or trying to get pregnant\n- Breastfeeding\n### How should I use this medication?\nTake this medication by mouth with water. Take it as directed on the prescription label. You can take it with or without food. You should always take it the same way. Keep taking it unless your care team tells you to stop.\n\nDo not take this medication with foods or drinks that contain grapefruit.\n\nTalk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. Special care may be needed.\n\nOverdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.\n\nNOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.\n\n### What if I miss a dose?\nIf you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.\n\n### What may interact with this medication?\nDo not take this medication with any of the following:\n\n- Linezolid\n- MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate\n- Methylene blue\n- Procarbazine\n\nAdvertisement\n\nThis medication may also interact with the following:\n\n- Alcohol\n- Diazepam\n- Digoxin\n- Droperidol\n- Grapefruit juice\n- Haloperidol\n- Metoclopramide\n- Opioids\n- Phenothiazines, such as chlorpromazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine\n- Some medications for depression, anxiety, or other mental health conditions\n- Some medication for migraines, such as sumatriptan\n- Stimulant medications for ADHD, weight loss, or staying awake\n- Supplements, such as St. John's wort or tryptophan\n- Tetrabenazine\n\nOther medications may affect the way this medication works. Talk with your care team about all the medications you take. They may suggest changes to your treatment plan to lower the risk of side effects and to make sure your medications work as intended.\n\nThis list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.\n\n### What should I watch for while using this medication?\nVisit your care team for regular checks on your progress. It may take 1 to 2 weeks before your anxiety gets better.\n\nThis medication may affect your coordination, reaction time, or judgment. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Sit up or stand slowly to reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Drinking alcohol with this medication can increase the risk of these side effects.\n\nSerotonin syndrome is when your body has too much serotonin in it. This happens when this medication is used with other ones that increase serotonin levels. Common medications that increase serotonin levels are antidepressants, some medications for migraines, and some antibiotics. The symptoms of serotonin syndrome include irritability, confusion, fast or irregular heartbeat, muscle stiffness, twitching muscles, sweating, high fever, seizure, chills, vomiting and diarrhea. Contact your care team right away if you think you have serotonin syndrome.\n\nTalk to your care team about this medication if you are breastfeeding. There are benefits and risks to taking medications while breastfeeding. Your care team can help you find the option that works for you.\n\n### What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication?\nSide effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:\n\n- Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat\n- Irritability, confusion, fast or irregular heartbeat, muscle stiffness, twitching muscles, sweating, high fever, seizure, chills, vomiting, diarrhea, which may be signs of serotonin syndrome\n\nSide effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):\n\nAdvertisement\n\n- Anxiety, nervousness\n- Dizziness\n- Drowsiness\n- Headache\n- Nausea\n- Trouble sleeping\n\nThis list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.\n\n### Where should I keep my medication?\nKeep out of reach of children and pets.\n\nStore at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Get rid of any unused medication after the expiration date.\n\nTo get rid of medications that are no longer needed or expired:\n\n- Take the medication to a take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.\n- If you cannot return the medication, check the label or package insert to see if the medication should be thrown out in the garbage or flushed down the toilet. If you are not sure, ask your care team. If it is safe to put it in the trash, empty the medication out of the container. Mix it with cat litter, dirt, coffee grounds, or another unwanted substance. Seal the mixture in a bag or container. Put it in the trash.\n\nNOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. 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All Rights Reserved.","attrs_readable_markdown":"### What is this medication?\nBUSPIRONE (byoo SPYE rone) treats anxiety. It works by balancing the levels of dopamine and serotonin in your brain, substances that help regulate mood.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nCleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. [Policy](https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/advertising)\n\nThis medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.\n\nCOMMON BRAND NAME(S): BuSpar, Buspar Dividose\n\n### What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?\nThey need to know if you have any of these conditions:\n\n- Kidney disease\n- Liver disease\n- An unusual or allergic reaction to buspirone, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives\n- Pregnant or trying to get pregnant\n- Breastfeeding\n### How should I use this medication?\nTake this medication by mouth with water. Take it as directed on the prescription label. You can take it with or without food. You should always take it the same way. Keep taking it unless your care team tells you to stop.\n\nDo not take this medication with foods or drinks that contain grapefruit.\n\nTalk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. Special care may be needed.\n\nOverdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.\n\nNOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.\n\n### What if I miss a dose?\nIf you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.\n\n### What may interact with this medication?\nDo not take this medication with any of the following:\n\n- Linezolid\n- MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate\n- Methylene blue\n- Procarbazine\n\nAdvertisement\n\nThis medication may also interact with the following:\n\n- Alcohol\n- Diazepam\n- Digoxin\n- Droperidol\n- Grapefruit juice\n- Haloperidol\n- Metoclopramide\n- Opioids\n- Phenothiazines, such as chlorpromazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine\n- Some medications for depression, anxiety, or other mental health conditions\n- Some medication for migraines, such as sumatriptan\n- Stimulant medications for ADHD, weight loss, or staying awake\n- Supplements, such as St. John's wort or tryptophan\n- Tetrabenazine\n\nOther medications may affect the way this medication works. Talk with your care team about all the medications you take. They may suggest changes to your treatment plan to lower the risk of side effects and to make sure your medications work as intended.\n\nThis list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.\n\n### What should I watch for while using this medication?\nVisit your care team for regular checks on your progress. It may take 1 to 2 weeks before your anxiety gets better.\n\nThis medication may affect your coordination, reaction time, or judgment. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Sit up or stand slowly to reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Drinking alcohol with this medication can increase the risk of these side effects.\n\nSerotonin syndrome is when your body has too much serotonin in it. This happens when this medication is used with other ones that increase serotonin levels. Common medications that increase serotonin levels are antidepressants, some medications for migraines, and some antibiotics. The symptoms of serotonin syndrome include irritability, confusion, fast or irregular heartbeat, muscle stiffness, twitching muscles, sweating, high fever, seizure, chills, vomiting and diarrhea. Contact your care team right away if you think you have serotonin syndrome.\n\nTalk to your care team about this medication if you are breastfeeding. There are benefits and risks to taking medications while breastfeeding. Your care team can help you find the option that works for you.\n\n### What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication?\nSide effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:\n\n- Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat\n- Irritability, confusion, fast or irregular heartbeat, muscle stiffness, twitching muscles, sweating, high fever, seizure, chills, vomiting, diarrhea, which may be signs of serotonin syndrome\n\nSide effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):\n\nAdvertisement\n\n- Anxiety, nervousness\n- Dizziness\n- Drowsiness\n- Headache\n- Nausea\n- Trouble sleeping\n\nThis list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. 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Boilerpipe Text	What is this medication? BUSPIRONE (byoo SPYE rone) treats anxiety. It works by balancing the levels of dopamine and serotonin in your brain, substances that help regulate mood. Advertisement Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. COMMON BRAND NAME(S): BuSpar, Buspar Dividose What should I tell my care team before I take this medication? They need to know if you have any of these conditions: Kidney disease Liver disease An unusual or allergic reaction to buspirone, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives Pregnant or trying to get pregnant Breastfeeding How should I use this medication? Take this medication by mouth with water. Take it as directed on the prescription label. You can take it with or without food. You should always take it the same way. Keep taking it unless your care team tells you to stop. Do not take this medication with foods or drinks that contain grapefruit. Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. Special care may be needed. Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others. What if I miss a dose? If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. What may interact with this medication? Do not take this medication with any of the following: Linezolid MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate Methylene blue Procarbazine Advertisement This medication may also interact with the following: Alcohol Diazepam Digoxin Droperidol Grapefruit juice Haloperidol Metoclopramide Opioids Phenothiazines, such as chlorpromazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine Some medications for depression, anxiety, or other mental health conditions Some medication for migraines, such as sumatriptan Stimulant medications for ADHD, weight loss, or staying awake Supplements, such as St. John's wort or tryptophan Tetrabenazine Other medications may affect the way this medication works. Talk with your care team about all the medications you take. They may suggest changes to your treatment plan to lower the risk of side effects and to make sure your medications work as intended. This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine. What should I watch for while using this medication? Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. It may take 1 to 2 weeks before your anxiety gets better. This medication may affect your coordination, reaction time, or judgment. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Sit up or stand slowly to reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Drinking alcohol with this medication can increase the risk of these side effects. Serotonin syndrome is when your body has too much serotonin in it. This happens when this medication is used with other ones that increase serotonin levels. Common medications that increase serotonin levels are antidepressants, some medications for migraines, and some antibiotics. The symptoms of serotonin syndrome include irritability, confusion, fast or irregular heartbeat, muscle stiffness, twitching muscles, sweating, high fever, seizure, chills, vomiting and diarrhea. Contact your care team right away if you think you have serotonin syndrome. Talk to your care team about this medication if you are breastfeeding. There are benefits and risks to taking medications while breastfeeding. Your care team can help you find the option that works for you. What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication? Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible: Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat Irritability, confusion, fast or irregular heartbeat, muscle stiffness, twitching muscles, sweating, high fever, seizure, chills, vomiting, diarrhea, which may be signs of serotonin syndrome Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome): Advertisement Anxiety, nervousness Dizziness Drowsiness Headache Nausea Trouble sleeping This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. Where should I keep my medication? Keep out of reach of children and pets. Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Get rid of any unused medication after the expiration date. To get rid of medications that are no longer needed or expired: Take the medication to a take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location. If you cannot return the medication, check the label or package insert to see if the medication should be thrown out in the garbage or flushed down the toilet. If you are not sure, ask your care team. If it is safe to put it in the trash, empty the medication out of the container. Mix it with cat litter, dirt, coffee grounds, or another unwanted substance. Seal the mixture in a bag or container. Put it in the trash. NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider. Advertisement
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It balances the levels of dopamine and serotonin in your brain. These are hormones that help regulate your mood. The brand name for this medication is BuSpar®. Advertisement Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. [Policy](https://health.clevelandclinic.org/advertising) ### What is this medication? BUSPIRONE (byoo SPYE rone) treats anxiety. It works by balancing the levels of dopamine and serotonin in your brain, substances that help regulate mood. Advertisement Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. [Policy](https://health.clevelandclinic.org/advertising) This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. COMMON BRAND NAME(S): BuSpar, Buspar Dividose ### What should I tell my care team before I take this medication? They need to know if you have any of these conditions: - Kidney disease - Liver disease - An unusual or allergic reaction to buspirone, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives - Pregnant or trying to get pregnant - Breastfeeding ### How should I use this medication? Take this medication by mouth with water. Take it as directed on the prescription label. You can take it with or without food. You should always take it the same way. Keep taking it unless your care team tells you to stop. Do not take this medication with foods or drinks that contain grapefruit. Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. Special care may be needed. Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others. ### What if I miss a dose? If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. ### What may interact with this medication? Do not take this medication with any of the following: - Linezolid - MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate - Methylene blue - Procarbazine Advertisement This medication may also interact with the following: - Alcohol - Diazepam - Digoxin - Droperidol - Grapefruit juice - Haloperidol - Metoclopramide - Opioids - Phenothiazines, such as chlorpromazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine - Some medications for depression, anxiety, or other mental health conditions - Some medication for migraines, such as sumatriptan - Stimulant medications for ADHD, weight loss, or staying awake - Supplements, such as St. John's wort or tryptophan - Tetrabenazine Other medications may affect the way this medication works. Talk with your care team about all the medications you take. They may suggest changes to your treatment plan to lower the risk of side effects and to make sure your medications work as intended. This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine. ### What should I watch for while using this medication? Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. It may take 1 to 2 weeks before your anxiety gets better. This medication may affect your coordination, reaction time, or judgment. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Sit up or stand slowly to reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Drinking alcohol with this medication can increase the risk of these side effects. Serotonin syndrome is when your body has too much serotonin in it. This happens when this medication is used with other ones that increase serotonin levels. Common medications that increase serotonin levels are antidepressants, some medications for migraines, and some antibiotics. The symptoms of serotonin syndrome include irritability, confusion, fast or irregular heartbeat, muscle stiffness, twitching muscles, sweating, high fever, seizure, chills, vomiting and diarrhea. Contact your care team right away if you think you have serotonin syndrome. Talk to your care team about this medication if you are breastfeeding. There are benefits and risks to taking medications while breastfeeding. Your care team can help you find the option that works for you. ### What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication? Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible: - Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat - Irritability, confusion, fast or irregular heartbeat, muscle stiffness, twitching muscles, sweating, high fever, seizure, chills, vomiting, diarrhea, which may be signs of serotonin syndrome Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome): Advertisement - Anxiety, nervousness - Dizziness - Drowsiness - Headache - Nausea - Trouble sleeping This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. ### Where should I keep my medication? Keep out of reach of children and pets. Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Get rid of any unused medication after the expiration date. 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Readable Markdown	### What is this medication? BUSPIRONE (byoo SPYE rone) treats anxiety. It works by balancing the levels of dopamine and serotonin in your brain, substances that help regulate mood. Advertisement Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. [Policy](https://health.clevelandclinic.org/advertising) This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. COMMON BRAND NAME(S): BuSpar, Buspar Dividose ### What should I tell my care team before I take this medication? They need to know if you have any of these conditions: - Kidney disease - Liver disease - An unusual or allergic reaction to buspirone, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives - Pregnant or trying to get pregnant - Breastfeeding ### How should I use this medication? Take this medication by mouth with water. Take it as directed on the prescription label. You can take it with or without food. You should always take it the same way. Keep taking it unless your care team tells you to stop. Do not take this medication with foods or drinks that contain grapefruit. Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. Special care may be needed. Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others. ### What if I miss a dose? If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. ### What may interact with this medication? Do not take this medication with any of the following: - Linezolid - MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate - Methylene blue - Procarbazine Advertisement This medication may also interact with the following: - Alcohol - Diazepam - Digoxin - Droperidol - Grapefruit juice - Haloperidol - Metoclopramide - Opioids - Phenothiazines, such as chlorpromazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine - Some medications for depression, anxiety, or other mental health conditions - Some medication for migraines, such as sumatriptan - Stimulant medications for ADHD, weight loss, or staying awake - Supplements, such as St. John's wort or tryptophan - Tetrabenazine Other medications may affect the way this medication works. Talk with your care team about all the medications you take. They may suggest changes to your treatment plan to lower the risk of side effects and to make sure your medications work as intended. This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine. ### What should I watch for while using this medication? Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. It may take 1 to 2 weeks before your anxiety gets better. This medication may affect your coordination, reaction time, or judgment. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Sit up or stand slowly to reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Drinking alcohol with this medication can increase the risk of these side effects. Serotonin syndrome is when your body has too much serotonin in it. This happens when this medication is used with other ones that increase serotonin levels. Common medications that increase serotonin levels are antidepressants, some medications for migraines, and some antibiotics. The symptoms of serotonin syndrome include irritability, confusion, fast or irregular heartbeat, muscle stiffness, twitching muscles, sweating, high fever, seizure, chills, vomiting and diarrhea. Contact your care team right away if you think you have serotonin syndrome. Talk to your care team about this medication if you are breastfeeding. There are benefits and risks to taking medications while breastfeeding. Your care team can help you find the option that works for you. ### What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication? Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible: - Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat - Irritability, confusion, fast or irregular heartbeat, muscle stiffness, twitching muscles, sweating, high fever, seizure, chills, vomiting, diarrhea, which may be signs of serotonin syndrome Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome): Advertisement - Anxiety, nervousness - Dizziness - Drowsiness - Headache - Nausea - Trouble sleeping This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. ### Where should I keep my medication? Keep out of reach of children and pets. Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Get rid of any unused medication after the expiration date. To get rid of medications that are no longer needed or expired: - Take the medication to a take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location. - If you cannot return the medication, check the label or package insert to see if the medication should be thrown out in the garbage or flushed down the toilet. If you are not sure, ask your care team. If it is safe to put it in the trash, empty the medication out of the container. Mix it with cat litter, dirt, coffee grounds, or another unwanted substance. Seal the mixture in a bag or container. Put it in the trash. NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider. Advertisement
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