MedicinePOM

Buspirone

A tablet for anxiety disorders and short-term relief of anxiety.

Clinical information

Common uses

anxiety disorders
short-term relief of anxiety symptoms

Cautions

do not take with, or within 14 days of, MAOIs
long-term benefit beyond a few weeks not established

Interactions

MAOI antidepressants (e.g. linezolid) — serotonin syndrome and high blood pressure

Pregnancy: only if clearly needed

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: DailyMed, dailymed.nlm.nih.gov, buspirone hydrochloride tablet label, setid 3155e607-bc7f-4e90-9edf-8e862dd5737d (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations2

Brand name	Dosage form	Strength	Importer	Category
Buspirone	Tablet	10 mg	—	POM
Buspirone	Tablet	5 mg	—	POM