Buspar and Mania - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Mania is reported as a side effect among people who take Buspar (buspirone hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Seroquel, and have Bipolar disorder.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Mania 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 Mania?

Mania (a state of abnormally elevated or irritable mood) is found to be associated with 923 drugs and 1,157 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Mania.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

17,598 people reported to have side effects when taking Buspar.
Among them, 70 people (0.4%) have Mania.

Among these 70 people:

How long have people been on Buspar when they have Mania? *

What is the gender of people who have Mania when taking Buspar? *

female: 57.35 %
male: 42.65 %

What is the age of people who have Mania when taking Buspar? *

What are other drugs people take besides Buspar? *

What are other side effects people have besides Mania? *

Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 14 people, 20.00%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 11 people, 15.71%
Aggression: 10 people, 14.29%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 9 people, 12.86%
Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating): 9 people, 12.86%
Drug Ineffective: 8 people, 11.43%
Dizziness: 8 people, 11.43%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 8 people, 11.43%
Suicidal Ideation: 8 people, 11.43%
Drug Dependence: 8 people, 11.43%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 18 people, 25.71%
Back Pain: 7 people, 10.00%
Headache (pain in head): 7 people, 10.00%
Panic Disorder: 6 people, 8.57%
Delusion (a false belief or opinion): 5 people, 7.14%
Hallucinations (sensations that appear real but are created by your mind): 5 people, 7.14%
Bipolar I Disorder (mood disorder that is characterized by at least one manic or mixed episode): 4 people, 5.71%
Pain: 4 people, 5.71%
Sleep Disorder: 3 people, 4.29%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 3 people, 4.29%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Ersoy MA, Ersoy HT, "Manic symptoms associated with isotretinoin and methylphenidate combination: a case report", Klinik Psikofarmakoloji Bülteni-Bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2014 Sep .
Pong YH, Lu YC, Tsai VF, Huang PL, Hsieh JT, Chang HC, "Acute manic and psychotic symptoms following subcutaneous leuprolide acetate in a male patient without prior psychiatric history: A case report and literature review", Urological Science, 2014 Mar .
Harris YT, Harris AZ, "Cabergoline associated with first episode mania", Psychosomatics, 2012 Jan .
Ersoy MA, Ersoy HT, "Manic symptoms associated with isotretinoin and methylphenidate combination: a case report", Klinik Psikofarmakoloji Bülteni-Bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2014 Sep .
Pong YH, Lu YC, Tsai VF, Huang PL, Hsieh JT, Chang HC, "Acute manic and psychotic symptoms following subcutaneous leuprolide acetate in a male patient without prior psychiatric history: A case report and literature review", Urological Science, 2014 Mar .
Harris YT, Harris AZ, "Cabergoline associated with first episode mania", Psychosomatics, 2012 Jan .

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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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