BuSpar Pill Identification | What Does Buspirone Look Like?

BuSpar is the brand name for buspirone, a prescription anxiolytic that is FDA-approved for the short-term treatment of symptoms of anxiety and the long-term treatment of anxiety disorders like generalized anxiety disorder. 

While BuSpar has since been discontinued, buspirone is still readily available and has the same effect.

The anti-anxiety medication works by binding to the serotonin and dopamine receptors in the brain and lowers abnormal excitability that often comes with generalized anxiety.

Buspirone may not be abused and sold on the street as often as other drugs but it’s still important to know that what you’re taking is legitimate. There are a few things you can look out for that will let you know your buspirone is the real deal.

White Buspirone Tablets

BuSpar pills primarily come as white tablets. But the shape they are, their dose, and what is imprinted on each pill can be very different based on the manufacturer. 

BuSpar/Buspirone 5 mg

A buspirone 5 mg white tablet comes in several shapes including barrel, modified rectangle, rectangle, oval, and oblong. The imprints on a 5 mg tablet may include:

• Logo (the logo of the manufacturer) 79
• B1
• 091 Logo
• 5
• M B1
• ZE 36
• WAT SON 656

BuSpar/Buspirone 7.5 mg

BuSpar can also be found as a white 7.5 mg tablet. These are usually either barrel or oval-shaped and may have an imprint that reads:

• Logo 90
• 7.5
• par 725 7.5

BuSpar/Buspirone 10 mg

White 10 mg buspirone tablets are also widely available and come in many different shapes including round, modified rectangle, rectangle, oval, and barrel.

Some of the imprints you may find on this dose of BuSpar include:

• 10
• 93 54
• B3
• Logo91
• M B2
• ZE 37
• TEVA 54
• WAT SON 658
• AA 65

BuSpar/Buspirone 15 mg

Buspirone can also be found as a white 15 mg tablet. It comes in both rectangle and oblong shapes and is often scored to be split into three sections of 5 mg each. These tablets may be imprinted with one of the following:

• 555 ZE
• Logo 92
• B4
• 555
• M B3 555
• 555 93 1003
• TV 1003 555 

BuSpar/Buspirone 30 mg

Buspirone can also be found as a white 30 mg tablet and it usually has an oblong or rectangular shape. When looking at a 30 mg buspirone tablet, you may see one of the following imprints:

• 094 Logo 10 10 10 
• B8
• 10 10 10 ZE 39
• AA 67 10 10 10
• M B4 10 10 10 

Orange Buspirone Tablets

While not as common as the white tablet, buspirone can be found as an orange tablet as well. It comes in a 5, 10, or 15 mg dose and is usually oval or rectangle in shape. A few of the imprints you might see on these pills include:

• 10 par 708
• 555 par 721
• par 707 5

Yellow Busprione Tablet

BuSpar is also manufactured as a yellow tablet but, like the orange tablet, it’s not as common. The yellow tablets are usually oval in shape and come in 5, 10, and 15 mg doses. Some of the imprints on these yellow pills include:

• 10 mg ETHEX 265
• 555 ETH 309
• 5 mg ETHEX 264

Side Effects Of BuSpar

No matter what your BuSpar looks like, like most medications, it comes with a variety of side effects. They can range in intensity from mild to severe and some effects are more common than others.

The most common side effects of buspirone may include:

• dizziness
• nausea
• diarrhea
• headache
• confusion
• fatigue
• drowsiness
• insomnia
• lightheadedness

While the serious side effects of buspirone are not as common, they can be very dangerous. If you experience any of the following side effects, call your healthcare provider immediately:

• irregular heartbeat
• chest pain
• blurred vision
• uncontrollable shaking of the body
• seizures
• severe muscle stiffness
• hallucinations
• allergic reaction with hives or itching

Drug Interactions With BuSpar

BuSpar is often taken in combination with some antidepressants as it can enhance the antidepressant’s effects. Unfortunately, there are other drugs and substances that buspirone doesn’t work as well with. 

Mixing the following substances with buspirone can lead to serious adverse effects:

• monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) like isocarboxazid, phenelzine, selegiline, and tranylcypromine
• alcohol
• certain nutritional supplements
• grapefruit juice
• anticonvulsants like carbamazepine and phenytoin
• dexamethasone
• benzodiazepines like diazepam (Valium)
• diltiazem
• erythromycin
• haloperidol (Haldol)
• itraconazole
• muscle relaxants
• nefazodone
• rifampin
• selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Prozac), and sertraline (Zoloft)
• serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRI) like venlafaxine (Effexor)
• trazodone

While buspirone doesn’t have a high potential for abuse and won’t likely lead to addiction, the same cannot be said for other drugs. If you or a loved one are struggling with drug abuse, you don’t have to deal with it alone. Ark Behavioral Health is here to help.

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