I FINALLY quit smoking. Had reached the point where I was smoking almost 2 CARTONS a week. I tried everything to stop, patches, smokeless cigarettes, gum, hypnosis, and then Zyban, none worked for me. One day I decided to take it ONE MINUTE at a time. Seriously, 1 minute at a time! I kept telling myself that I would wait just one more minute and TEN I would go smoke. I kept doing this, It was extremely difficult, and I couldn't focus on anything except the fact that I was NOT smoking. My thoughts are to get that nicotine OUT of your body, that is why I was not a big fan of the patch. Don't feel like a failure if you don't make it either. Don't let anyone make you feel badly or guilty either.This is EXTREMELY difficult, but it CAN be done. Good luck to you, and to anyone else trying. Hang in there. Tell yourself that you are NOT going to let these cigarettes control you.
I am not sure if there is anything new out there that will help you, because it has been a while since I smoked. GOOD LUCK!
2006-12-26 04:28:11
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Some Information on Zyban
What Is Zyban®?
Zyban is the first nicotine-free pill that can help you stop smoking. It is a prescription medicine, which contains Bupropion HCL, and is available from your health care professional. You must be over 18 years of age to use Zyban.
The active ingredient in Zyban is Bupropion
Other names for Zyban are: Wellbutrin, Bupropion
Zyban is manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline
What Will Zyban Do For Me?
By decreasing your urge to smoke, Zyban can make quitting a more bearable experience. Zyban is designed to help smokers quit smoking gradually.
Can I Drink Alcohol Or Smoke While Taking ZYBAN®?
It is best not to drink alcohol at all, or to drink very little, while taking ZYBAN. People who drink a lot of alcohol and then suddenly stop drinking, may increase their risk of seizure. Be sure to discuss this matter with your healthcare professional before you begin taking ZYBAN.
It is not physically dangerous to smoke and use ZYBAN at the same time. However, continuing to smoke after the date you set to stop smoking will seriously reduce your chance of breaking the smoking habit.
Caution: Do not smoke if you are using any nicotine products with this drug. Too much nicotine can cause serious side effects.
Before Using Zyban
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. This applies especially to MAO inhibitors (e.g., isocarboxazid, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, pargyline, selegiline, furazolidone), levodopa, theophylline, corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone), seizure medications, sedatives, ritonavir, tranquilizers/psychiatric drugs (e.g., chlorpromazine), other antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline), salicylates (e.g., aspirin, salsalate), isoniazid, chlolinesterase inhibitors (e.g., tacrine, donepezil), morphine, and adrenaline-like drugs (e.g., pseudoephedrine). Additional monitoring of your dose or condition may be needed if you are taking tramadol.
Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Use of this medicine is not recommended if you have a history of muscle or nerve conditions or seizures. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about using this medicine.
A certain product used to help quit smoking contains bupropion. Do not take that product while using Zyban. Excess caffeine intake can increase the chance of seizures with this drug. Check all nonprescription/ prescription drug labels for caffeine. Consult doctor or pharmacist.
Directions For Use
This medicine comes with a patient information leaflet. Read it carefully. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about this medicine.
The usual recommended dosage is to take one 150-mg tablet in the morning for the first 3 days. On the fourth day, begin taking one 150-mg tablet in the morning and one 150-mg tablet in the early evening. Doses should be taken at least 8 hours apart.
It is advisable to continue smoking for the first week after starting this drug, until it reaches higher levels in your blood. It is important to swallow ZYBAN tablets whole. Do not crush or chew them or the sustained activity of the drug will be destroyed and the chances of side effects occurring may be increased. Since this drug can cause sleeplessness at first, it is best not to take near bedtime. Take as directed, usually twice daily for 7 to 12 weeks. You may take ZYBAN with or without food.
If You Should Miss A Dose
Never take an "extra" dose of ZYBAN. If you forget to take a dose, do not take an extra tablet to "catch up" for the dose you forgot. Take any missed dose as soon as possible but not if it is within 8 hours of the next dose. Do not "double up" the dose. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Do not take more tablets than your healthcare professional prescribed. This is important so you do not increase your chance of having a seizure.
Is Zyban® A Safe Drug?
It takes 1 week for this medicine to work. Do not stop taking this medicine without checking with your doctor. During the first week of taking this medicine you should continue to smoke. You should plan to stop smoking during the second week of taking this medicine.
This medicine may cause dizziness or a change in vision. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to this medicine.
Before you begin taking any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. For women: this medicine is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine.
Precautions
Limit or avoid consumption of alcoholic beverages; alcohol can increase your risk of seizures. Before taking bupropion tell your doctor if you have a history of seizures, head injury, brain tumor; heart, liver or kidney disease, an eating disorder or any mental conditions, diabetes or if you have any allergies.
Suddenly stopping certain tranquilizers (e.g., diazepam, chlordiazepoxide) is not recommended because doing so may increase the risk of having seizures. Chronic alcohol users who suddenly stop the intake of alcohol while taking bupropion may increase the risk of having seizures.
Elderly patients may be more sensitive to the effects of this drug. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant before taking this drug.
This drug is excreted into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using Zyban is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include blurred vision, lightheadedness, confusion, nausea, and seizures.
Possible Side Effects Of Zyban®
Zyban is generally well tolerated. Dry mouth, headache, increased sweating, constipation, anxiety and fatigue may occur. During clinical studies some people stopped using Zyban when they developed a rash or began to have the shakes. It is best not to drink alcohol, or to drink very little, while taking Zyban. The two most common side effects from taking Zyban were dry mouth and trouble sleeping. If you have any kind of allergic reaction to Zyban stop taking it and immediately contact your doctor. 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.
Side effects, that may go away during treatment, include restlessness, agitation, dizziness, dry mouth, difficulty sleeping, headache, nausea, vomiting, constipation, change in weight, or tremor. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. Check with your doctor as soon as possible if you experience confusion, rash, itching, or seizures.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Storage Instructions
Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children. Store at room temperature away from heat, sunlight and moisture.
Notes
Do not allow anyone else to take this medication.
Its structure closely resembles that of diethylpropion; it is related to phenylethylamines. It is designated as (±)-1-(3-chlorophenyl)-2-[(1,1-dimethylethyl)amino]-1-propanone hydrochloride. The molecular weight is 276.2. The empirical formula is C13H18ClNO·HCl. Bupropion HCl, an antidepressant of the aminoketone class and a non-nicotine aid to smoking cessation, is chemically unrelated to tricyclic, tetracyclic, selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor, or other known antidepressant agents. Bupropion HCl powder is white, crystalline, and highly soluble in water. It has a bitter taste and produces the sensation of local anesthesia on the oral mucosa.
2006-12-26 03:21:02
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answered by csouza_79 2
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