I have been wanting to quit smoking for health and social reasons for years, however I have never had that all out burning desire to quit. I have recently asked my doctor for a prescription for Wellbutrin as I have heard that it does work for smoking cessation. I want to give quitting a shot. Has anyone tried it? Does it work? And what, if any, side effects have been experienced. My biggest concern is that it is an anti-depressent. Thank you!
2006-07-09 16:54:59 · 10 answers · asked by oscarsmom 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
There has been great success for for people taking wellbutrin to stop smoking. One of the temporary side effects of smoking cessation is anxiety. The wellbutrin helps the anxiety, so you can cope with the nicotine withdrawal. But if you are not really committed to quit smoking, you still may not be successful. You need a really strong conviction to stick with it. Good Luck. This site has lots of information
2006-07-14 04:30:06 · answer #1 · answered by oilman11977 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-18 05:47:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wellbutrin is an anti depressant so while you are on it you will feel happier, less like smoking and you may also loose some weight. I have a friend who was on it and she noticed all 3 of these. I was on it briefly and I felt the same about it, but I didnt lose as much weight as my friend did. I had no negative side effects.
2006-07-09 17:00:14 · answer #3 · answered by Chad 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was on it for 2 weeks and I couldn't take it any more, it drove me nuts! One minute I was foggy, the next I would have a temper tantrum over any little thing or crying over nothing. The moods were so drastic and I was nausious most of the time. It made me smoke more since I was all over the place with my temperment. I've taken other antidepression meds but this was the worse. If your husband acts different it's not his fault it's the Wellbutrin talking.
2016-03-15 22:02:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be a great aide in stop smoking. But depending on your age you may need to evaluate why you smoke and yes it is an antidepressant which has sexual side effects in some people which means you need a sample month or two first. Then find something else to do with your hands when you want one!!!
2006-07-09 17:03:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh...it works :D
After two weeks you will be smoking air... and if you drink... you will not want to do even that.
It does make you light headed for a few days...I would recommend starting on a weekend.
Just remember to take the pill daily otherwise it will not work.
2006-07-09 17:01:42 · answer #6 · answered by Jessica21_95 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One of my friends used it and they said it worked real good for them. They have now been stopped smoking for a few months i think.
2006-07-09 16:58:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard this drug was used to treat mental patients and they discovered that they also quit wanting to smoke...I had a friend take it for a while, quit smoking, but went nuts.....LOL
2006-07-09 17:00:00 · answer #8 · answered by Gizmo 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i dought it my grandma takes wellbutrin and she hasnt stopped smoking yet
2006-07-09 17:08:45 · answer #9 · answered by tahsui876 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
everyone i know that has used it says it worked great for them. it did not however work for me.
2006-07-09 17:00:56 · answer #10 · answered by sparkydog_1372 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋