| What is
Zyban?
|
| |
Zyban is a prescription medicine to help
people quit smoking.
|
| When was Zyban approved? |
| |
May 1997
|
|
Who is the manufacturer of Zyban?
|
| |
Glaxo-Wellcome.
|
| What are some side effects? |
| |
Dry mouth
and insomnia. |
| Who should not take
Zyban?
|
| |
You should
not take Zyban if you
* have a seizure disorder (for example, epilepsy)
* have an eating disorder
* are already taking Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR or any other
medicines that contain bupropion
* are allergic to bupropion
* are currently taking or have recently taken a monoamine oxidase
inhibitor (MAOI)
|
| Are there special concerns for women? |
| |
Zyban is not
recommended for women who are pregnant or breast feeding. Women
should notify their doctor if become pregnant or intend to become
pregnant while taking Zyban. |
| How should I take
Zyban? |
| |
You should take Zyban as directed by your
doctor. 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.
NEVER TAKE AN EXTRA DOSE OF ZYBAN.
If you forgot to take a dose, do
not take an extra tablet to "catch up", wait and take you next tablet
at the regular time.
|
| How long should I take
Zyban? |
| |
Most people
should take Zyban for 7 to 12 weeks. Follow your doctor's instructions. |
| Can Zyban be used at the same time as nicotine patches? |
| |
Yes, but
only under the supervision of a doctor. |
| Can I drink alcohol while taking
Zyban? |
| |
It is best
not to drink at all or drink very little while taking Zyban. If you
drink a lot of alcohol and suddenly stop, you may increase you chance of
having a seizure. Please discuss your use of alcohol with your doctor
before you begin taking Zyban. |
| Will Zyban affect other medicines I am taking? |
| |
Zyban may
affect other medicines you're taking. It is important not to take
medicines that may increase the chance for you to have a seizure.
Therefore, you should make sure your doctor knows about all
medicines--prescription or over-the-counter--you are taking or plan to
take. |