Zyban

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• Manufacturer: GlaxoSmithKline
• Delivery Time: 1-3 days (overnight available)
• Prior Prescription Required: No
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Frequently Asked Questions

Glaxosmithkline is the producer of Zyban, an anti-smoking aid that is Nicotine free. Understanding how your medication works is key to helping you maximize the benefit that this medication provides.

Zyban is designed to help smokers gradually quit smoking. By decreasing the urge to smoke, Zyban can make quitting smoking a bearable experience.

It is believed that Zyban works by changing the chemical balance in the brain. This change makes it easier for people to quit smoking and reduces the effects of withdraw on the body.

The two most common side effects from taking Zyban were dry mouth and trouble sleeping. During clinical studies some people stopped using Zyban when they developed a rash or began to have the shakes. If you have any kind of allergic reaction to Zyban stop taking it and immediately contact your doctor. It is best not to drink alcohol, or to drink very little, while taking Zyban. People who drink heavily and then suddenly stop drinking may increase their risk of seizure. Lower alcohol tolerance during treatment with Zyban has also been reported. Be sure to discuss this matter with your doctor before you begin taking Zyban.

Zyban will need to be taken everyday. For the first three days only one tablet should be taken, thereafter two tablets should be taken at least 8 hours apart. Zyban may be taken with or without food. During the first week of treatment people may continue to smoke. After the first week a cutoff point should be set, where the user will totally give up cigarettes. Zyban should continue to be taken for an additional 7 to 12 weeks after a person has stopped smoking.

The information within this FAQ is for your benefit, but cannot replace the advice of your doctor. Only a doctor can assess the risks and benefits of this product to you based on your own personal medical history. Please keep all prescription medications out of the reach of children.

Zyban Overview

Zyban (bupropion hydrochloride) is a nicotine-free, stop-smoking aid that has been shown to have a 29% chance at helping you to quit smoking. Zyban reduces nicotine withdrawl symptoms in the brain and curbs the urge to smoke.

How Does Zyban Work?

While it is unknown exactly how this drug works, we do know it boosts certain responsive chemicals in the brain which help to reduce the symptoms associated with nicotine withdrawal. Zyban has been clinically proven to reduce the urge to smoke.

How to take Zyban:

Only take this prescription drug exactly as directed to by your doctor, and never share doses of Zyban. If you miss a dose, do not double-dose; take your next dose at its scheduled time. Zyban can be taken with other stop-smoking aids such as nicotine gum or patches—let your doctor know if you intend to use these when quitting.

How to quit smoking:

Millions of people around the world are addicted to nicotine, and while many of them try to quit, often they end of smoking again at some point. Quitting smoking with Zyban is not a sure thing—you have to make a firm commitment to quit and follow through with it in order to see the best results. Over one-third of people who try to quit smoking using Zyban are successful.

Ways to quit smoking:

There are several methods you can use to successfully quit smoking here are a few:

• Go cold-turkey with a friend and support each other
• Try using stop-smoking aids like gum, patches and inhalers
• Talk to your doctor about Zyban and see if it is right for you

Zyban Side Effects:

There are some side effects that may occur when taking this drug, in most cases they are minimal and will go away after a few weeks. The side effects include:

• Dry Mouth
• Sleepiness
• In very rare cases, 1 out of roughly 1000 people experienced a seizure when taking this drug, if you experience a seizure when taking Zyban - STOP taking it and seek medical treatment immediately.
• In very rare cases, taking a drug like Zyban can increase suicidal thoughts and behaviors, if you experience any of these - STOP taking Zyban and seek medical treatment immediately.

Zyban Precautions:

Always talk to your doctor and make sure to tell them about ANY and EVERY drug you are currently taking to avoid any interactions—also make sure to tell them if you have suffered from seizures in the past or have had suicidal thoughts before taking this drug. Women who are breast feeding may not be able to take this drug as well as anybody who is taking medications containing MAO inhibitors or those who have recently been using, or have just stopped using alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers. Ask your doctor if Zyban is the right smoking cessation medication for you.