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Zyban
Purchasing Information
Package |
Price |
Consultation
Special |
Purchase |
| 60 (150 mg Tablets) |
$199 |
FREE!!! |
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| 120 (150 mg Tablets) |
$339 |
FREE!!! |
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| 180 (150 mg Tablets) |
$479 |
FREE!!! |
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DRUG NAME: ZYBAN® (GlaxoWellcome)
COMMON NAME: BUPROPRION
What is this medication used for?
Zyban® is a mood elevating medication use as an aid to help people
quit smoking. It is also used to treat depression under the trade name,
Wellbutrin®.
Who should not take ZYBAN®?
- People who are currently taking or have recently taken the antidepressant,
Wellbutrin® (Buproprion), or monamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI's).
- People with a head injury, epilepsy, or any other seizure disorder
should not take Zyban® due to its potential to cause seizures.
- People with anorexia or bulimia should not take Zyban® because
they are more likely to experience seizures when taking the drug.
- Zyban® is not recommended for women who are pregnant or breast-feeding.
How do I take my ZYBAN®?
The usual recommended dose is one 150 mg tablet in the morning for 3 days,
followed by one 150 mg tablet in the morning and one 150 mg tablet in
the early evening, starting on day 4 of treatment. Doses should be taken
at least 8 hours apart. Target quit date should be 1 to 2 weeks after
first dose of Zyban®. Continue Zyban® for 7 to 12 weeks. Avoid
alcohol use to reduce the risk of seizure. Do not chew, divide or crush
tablets.
What are the possible side effects of ZYBAN®?
The most common side effects that may occur include dry mouth, difficulty
sleeping, shakiness, and skin rash. Avoid bedtime doses to minimize the
occurrence of dry mouth and difficulty sleeping. Zyban® may cause
flu-like symptoms, like aching muscles, fatigue, and general discomfort.
Dizziness may occur if in a sitting or lying position. Rise slowly to
prevent possibly fainting.
Other important information:
- People who participate in a support group are more likely to succeed
in quitting than people who do not participate in one.
- It is not physically dangerous to smoke while taking Zyban®, however,
continuing to smoke after the target quit date seriously reduces your
chances of quitting.
- Significant progress should be made by week 7 of therapy. If progress
has not been made, consider stopping therapy and resuming at a later
date.
- Use caution driving a car or operating hazardous machinery until you
know how Zyban® affects your ability to perform these tasks.
- Zyban® tablets have a characteristic odor. This odor is normal.
- Symptoms of psychosis, anorexia, or seizure should be reported immediately.
Do not share this medication with anyone.
- Store this medication at room temperature and out of the reach of
children. Protect from moisture. Keep container tightly closed. Throw
away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
- If you miss a dose, just wait and take your next tablet at the regular
time. Do not try to "catch up" for the dose you forgot.
Smoking Cessation research and arthritis related links:
The Glaxo Wellcome Zyban
Site
Center for Disease
Control Tobacco Tips
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