Buspar and Swollen tongue - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Swollen tongue is reported as a side effect among people who take Buspar (buspirone hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Neurontin, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Swollen tongue 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 Swollen tongue?

Swollen tongue (swelling of tongue) is found to be associated with 1,295 drugs and 1,672 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Swollen tongue.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Sep, 01, 2026

17,598 people reported to have side effects when taking Buspar.
Among them, 52 people (0.3%) have Swollen tongue.

Among these 52 people:

How long have people been on Buspar when they have Swollen tongue? *

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

female: 73.47 %
male: 26.53 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Buspar? *

What are other side effects people have besides Swollen tongue? *

Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 21 people, 40.38%
Dry Mouth: 14 people, 26.92%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 13 people, 25.00%
Nausea And Vomiting: 12 people, 23.08%
Swallowing Difficulty: 12 people, 23.08%
Fall: 12 people, 23.08%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 12 people, 23.08%
Abdominal Distension: 12 people, 23.08%
Weight Increased: 12 people, 23.08%
Rashes (redness): 11 people, 21.15%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Sleep Disorder: 12 people, 23.08%
Pain: 12 people, 23.08%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 10 people, 19.23%
Menopause (end of monthly cycles in women): 8 people, 15.38%
Red Blood Cell Count Decreased: 8 people, 15.38%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 8 people, 15.38%
Blood Iron Decreased: 8 people, 15.38%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 4 people, 7.69%
Hypersensitivity: 3 people, 5.77%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 5.77%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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.

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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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