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Zyban
Pronounced: ZIGH-ban
Generic name: Bupropion hydrochloride
Zyban is a nicotine-free quit-smoking aid. Instead, Zyban has the same active ingredient as the antidepressant medication Wellbutrin. It works by boosting the levels of several chemical messengers in the brain. With more of these chemicals at work, you experience a reduction in nicotine withdrawal symptoms and a weakening of the urge to smoke. More than a third of the people who take Zyban while participating in a support program are able to quit smoking for at least 1 month. Zyban can also prove helpful when people with conditions such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema decide it's time to quit.
*Large amounts of alcohol are to be avoided with this medication. Large amounts of alcohol can increase your risk of seizures if you are taking Zyban.
ADULTS
The usual starting dose is one 150-milligram tablet in the morning for the first 3 days. After that, take one 150-milligram tablet in the morning and another in the early evening. Keep doses at least 8 hours apart. The maximum recommended dose is 300 milligrams daily.
Continue taking Zyban for 7 to 12 weeks. Your doctor may recommend continuing treatment for up to 6 months.
Kidney and Liver Disease
Your doctor may reduce the frequency of your doses to avoid high blood levels of Zyban. If you have severe cirrhosis of the liver, you should take no more than 150 milligrams every other day.
CHILDREN
The safety and efficacy of Zyban have not been established in children under 18. |
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