ZYBAN USES:
Zyban is used to help you quit smoking.
HOW TO TAKE ZYBAN:
Swallow zyban tablet 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.
Take as directed, usually twice daily for 7 to 12 weeks. Do not
take more or less medication than prescribed. Since this drug can
cause sleeplessness at first, it is best not to take near bedtime.
It is advised to continue smoking for the first week after starting
this drug, until it reaches higher levels in your blood. Do not
smoke if using any nicotine products with this drug. Too much nicotine
can cause serious side effects.
ZYBAN SIDE EFFECTS:
Zyban is generally well tolerated. Dry mouth, headache, increased
sweating, constipation, anxiety and fatigue may occour. If effects
persist or worsen, notify your doctor.
ZYBAN PRECAUTIONS:
Before taking zyban 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.
Limit or avoid consumption of alcoholic beverages; alcohol can increase
your risk of seizures.
Chronic alcohol users who suddenly stop the intake of alcohol while
taking bupropion may increase the risk of having seizures. Suddenly
stopping certain tranquilizers (e.g., diazepam, chlordiazepoxide)
is not recommended because doing so 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 this drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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ZYBAN DRUG INTERACTIONS::
Before taking Zyban tell your doctor of all nonprescription and
prescription medications you may use especially 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).
Excess caffeine intake can increase the chance of seizures with
this drug. Check all nonprescription/prescription drug labels for
caffeine. Consult doctor or pharmacist. A certain product used to
help quit smoking contains bupropion. Do not take that product while
using this one.
NOTES:
Do not allow anyone else to take Zyban.
MISSED DOSE OF ZYBAN:
Take any missed dose of zyban as soon as possible but not if it
is within 8 hours of the next dose. If it is time for the next dose,
skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Do not "double
up" the dose.
ZYBAN STORAGE:
Store zyban tablets at room temperature and keep away from moisture
and sunlight. Keep zyban and all medications out of the reach of
children.
