Buspar and Increased tendency to bruise - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Increased tendency to bruise is reported as a side effect among people who take Buspar (buspirone hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Humira, and have Insomnia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Increased tendency to bruise when taking Buspar. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 17,598 people who have side effects when taking Buspar from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Buspar?

Buspar has active ingredients of buspirone hydrochloride. It is often used in stress and anxiety. eHealthMe is studying from 20,464 Buspar users. Check the latest studies of Buspar.

What is Increased tendency to bruise?

Increased tendency to bruise (increased tendency to injure the underlying soft tissue or bone) is found to be associated with 769 drugs and 813 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Increased tendency to bruise.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

17,598 people reported to have side effects when taking Buspar.
Among them, 21 people (0.12%) have Increased tendency to bruise.

Could Buspar cause Increased tendency to bruise?

Among these 21 people:

How long have people been on Buspar when they have Increased tendency to bruise? *

  • < 1 month: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 100 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Increased tendency to bruise when taking Buspar? *

  • female: 80 %
  • male: 20 %

What is the age of people who have Increased tendency to bruise when taking Buspar? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 13.33 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 33.33 %
  • 50-59: 20.0 %
  • 60+: 33.33 %

What are other drugs people take besides Buspar? *

  1. Xanax: 8 people, 38.10%
  2. Humira: 8 people, 38.10%
  3. Cymbalta: 7 people, 33.33%
  4. Lasix: 6 people, 28.57%
  5. Hydrocodone: 5 people, 23.81%
  6. Lexapro: 5 people, 23.81%
  7. Ambien: 4 people, 19.05%
  8. Neurontin: 4 people, 19.05%
  9. Prilosec: 4 people, 19.05%
  10. Prednisone: 4 people, 19.05%

What are other side effects people have besides Increased tendency to bruise? *

  1. Weakness: 9 people, 42.86%
  2. Weight Decreased: 7 people, 33.33%
  3. Gait Disturbance: 7 people, 33.33%
  4. Bone Pain: 7 people, 33.33%
  5. Constipation: 6 people, 28.57%
  6. Pollakiuria (abnormally frequent passage of relatively small quantities or urine): 6 people, 28.57%
  7. Rashes (redness): 6 people, 28.57%
  8. Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 5 people, 23.81%
  9. Dizziness: 5 people, 23.81%
  10. Drug Ineffective: 5 people, 23.81%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Insomnia (sleeplessness): 7 people, 33.33%
  2. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 6 people, 28.57%
  3. Pain: 5 people, 23.81%
  4. High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 23.81%
  5. Migraine (headache): 4 people, 19.05%
  6. Metastases To Bone (cancer spreads to bone): 3 people, 14.29%
  7. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 14.29%
  8. Nervous System Disorder (a general class of medical conditions affecting the nervous system): 3 people, 14.29%
  9. Breast Cancer: 3 people, 14.29%
  10. Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 3 people, 14.29%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on buspirone hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Buspar) and Buspar (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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