Buspar and Urinary retention - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Urinary retention 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 Prilosec, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Urinary retention 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 20,462 Buspar users. Check the latest studies of Buspar.

What is Urinary retention?

Urinary retention (the inability to completely or partially empty the bladder) is found to be associated with 1,569 drugs and 1,737 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Urinary retention.

On Jul, 18, 2026

17,598 people reported to have side effects when taking Buspar.
Among them, 62 people (0.35%) have Urinary retention.

Among these 62 people:

How long have people been on Buspar when they have Urinary retention? *

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

female: 52.54 %
male: 47.46 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Buspar? *

What are other side effects people have besides Urinary retention? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 17 people, 27.42%
Urinary Tract Infection: 12 people, 19.35%
Weakness: 11 people, 17.74%
Urination - Painful: 10 people, 16.13%
Drug Ineffective: 9 people, 14.52%
Dizziness: 9 people, 14.52%
Constipation: 9 people, 14.52%
High Blood Pressure: 9 people, 14.52%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 9 people, 14.52%
Joint Pain: 8 people, 12.90%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 6 people, 9.68%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 5 people, 8.06%
Migraine (headache): 5 people, 8.06%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 4 people, 6.45%
Nervous System Disorder (a general class of medical conditions affecting the nervous system): 4 people, 6.45%
Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 4 people, 6.45%
Hypertonic Bladder (bladder-storage function that causes a sudden urge to urinate): 4 people, 6.45%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 3 people, 4.84%
Automatic Bladder (nerve impulses between the bladder and the spinal cord remain intact and the bladder can be trained to empty by reflex (spastic) action): 3 people, 4.84%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 4.84%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Urinary retention:

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Urinary retention:

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Schattner A, Al-Bewerat A, "Levetiracetam (Keppra), urinary retention and literature search", A fatty cause of renal failure; what is your diagnosis?, 2016 Oct .
Schattner A, Al-Bewerat A, "Levetiracetam (Keppra), urinary retention and literature search", A fatty cause of renal failure; what is your diagnosis?, 2016 Oct .

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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