How Do I Use Zyban?

Answer:
Bupropion hydrochloride, also known as Zyban® must be prescribed by your doctor. Typically, the recommended dosage is one 150 mg pill once a day for the first 3 days. After that, the dosage is increased to one 150 mg pill twice a day, 8 hours apart. It's a good idea to space your pills out so that the second pill of the day is several hours before bedtime as bupropion can have a side effect of insomnia.

Never take an "extra" dose to catch up for missing a pill. Wait and take the next pill at the normally scheduled time. Most doctors suggest using bupropion for 7 to 12 weeks to achieve the best results for smoking cessation. Never stop taking this drug abruptly, or without consulting your doctor first.

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How Zyban Works

Answer:
Originally, bupropion hydrochloride, also known as Zyban® was created to treat depression. Smokers who used it for this purpose often found themselves quitting smoking without having planned to do so.

While it isn't understood exactly how bupropion works, we do know that this prescription-strength medicine alters the brain's chemistry. The result is a reduced interest in smoking. Nicotine cravings are diminished, and often people find it easy to quit because smoking loses its appeal.

In 1997, the FDA approved the use of bupropion for smoking cessation. Today, bupropion hydrochloride under the brand names of Wellbutrin® SR and Wellbutrin® XL are used to treat depression, while Zyban® is prescribed for smoking cessation. When used in conjunction with a nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), such as the nicotine patch, nicotine gum, nicotine inhaler, or nicotine lozenges, the odds of success increase.

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Zyban and NRTs

Question: Can I use NRTs with Zyban?Answer:
Yes. You may use the NRT (nicotine replacement therapy) of your choice while on bupropion hydrochloride, also known as Zyban®. NRTs include products such as: Using Zyban in combination with a nicotine replacement therapy can be a good option for people who find that one type of quit smoking aid alone is not enough to keep them comfortable. The odds of success with smoking cessation also improve when these two therapies are used together.

Note: It is important to be monitored by your doctor if you choose to use both Zyban and a NRT, as high blood pressure can be a concern.

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Zyban as a Quit Smoking Aid

Zyban® and Wellbutrin® are both brand names for the generic drug, bupropion hydrochloride. While bupropion is not for everyone, it does have the advantage of lessening the discomforts associated with nicotine withdrawal. This can make cessation much more manageable for those people who haven't been able to successfully quit smoking using other methods.

Originally marketed as an anti-depressant drug, bupropion is available by prescription only. Its effectiveness as a quit smoking aid was discovered when smokers using it to treat depression also lost interest in smoking. People not planning to quit smoking found themselves stopping with relative ease. Nicotine withdrawal symptoms usually associated with quitting smoking were minimal.

In 1997, the FDA approved Zyban to be used as a quit smoking aid, and since then, bupropion has become a popular method to help smokers kick the habit. Bupropion, when used in combination with other nicotine replacement therapies (NRT's), such as the nicotine patch or nicotine gum, increase the chances for long term success with smoking cessation. dry mouth dizziness insomnia change in appetite agitation headachesMore serious side effects, such as seizures, while rare, can occur.

Bupropion is not for everyone. Listed below are conditions under which taking this drug would not be recommended. You are taking Wellbutrin or Wellbutrin SR (both are bupropion HCl) You are taking any other medicine containing bupropion HCl You have or have had a seizure disorder You have or have had an eating disorder You are abruptly discontinuing use of alcohol or sedatives(including benzodiazepines) You are currently taking or have recently taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor(MAOI) You are allergic to bupropion HCl You are pregnant or nursing.Note: It is important to have a thorough discussion with your doctor about using bupropion as a quit smoking aid. He/she will know your medical history and be able to help you make an informed decision about what is right for you.

Brand names for bupropion are: Zyban®
Wellbutrin®
Wellbutrin® SR
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