When can I drink alcohol after finishing metronidazole? Metronidazole is an antibiotic that's used to treat certain types of bacterial and parasitic infections. It's known to react badly with alcohol and may cause a number of unpleasant side effects, including: severe flushing.
What is BuSpar? BuSpar (buspirone) is an anti-anxiety medicine that affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with anxiety. BuSpar is used to treat symptoms of anxiety, such as fear, tension, irritability, dizziness, pounding heartbeat, and other physical symptoms. BuSpar is not an anti-psychotic medication and should not be used in place of medication prescribed by your doctor for mental illness. BuSpar may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Buspar dosage The usual starting adult dose is 10-15 mg daily given in 2 or 3 doses. The dose may be increased by 5 mg every 2 to 4 days until an effective dose is found. The maximum adult dose is 60 mg daily, but most patients respond to 15-30 mg daily. Although food increases the amount of buspirone that is absorbed, the importance of this effect is not clear.