What Makes Zyban so Different? ZYBAN is the first nicotine-free pill that, as part of a comprehensive program from your health care professional, can help you stop smoking. It. s prescription medicine available only from your health care professional. Is Zyban More Effective than a Nicotine Patch? ZYBAN helped more smokers quit for 4 weeks than Habitrol, a nicotine patch, in a medical study using behavioral support materials and drug therapy. How can Zyban Help Me Quit Smoking? ZYBAN helps reduce your urge to smoke and can make quitting bearable. You may continue to smoke after you begin to take ZYBAN. Then you and your health care professional will set a quit date, usually 8 to 14 days after your first dose of ZYBAN. When your quit date arrives, you stop smoking and continue taking ZYBAN. How Do I Remain on the Pill? For most patients, your health care professional will recommend that you stay on ZYBAN for 7 to 12 weeks to help support your long-term success. It may be necessary to stay on ZYBAN for a longer period, depending on your health care professional. s recommendation. If I Stop Smoking After 2 Weeks, Why Do I Continue to Take Zyban? You. ve probably been smoking for some time, and your body has become accustomed to it. ZYBAN helps reduce withdrawal symptoms as you remove cigarettes from your life. Because these symptoms may continue for many weeks, it. s important to remain on ZYBAN for 7 to 12 weeks or the period your health care professional indicates. What is the Important Safety Information for Zyban? ZYBAN is not for everyone. There is a risk of seizure associated with ZYBAN, which is increased in certain patients. (See Warnings section in accompanying Product Information.) You should not take ZYBAN if you have a seizure disorder; are already taking WELLBUTRIN®, WELLBUTRIN SR®, or any other medicines containing bupropion HCl; have or have had an eating disorder; or are currently taking or have recently taken a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor. It is important to let your health care professional know about any other prescription or over-the-counter medications you are taking. ZYBAN is not recommended for women who are pregnant or breast-feeding. Does My Medical Insurance Cover Zyban? Although your health insurance company may cover smoking cessation therapy, most do not. Ask your employee benefits manager if ZYBAN is covered. Remember, a day of therapy with ZYBAN costs about the same as the cost of a pack of cigarettes.