Zyban Directions For Use

Generic Name: BUPROPION (byoo-PROE-pee-on)

Zyban is a smoking cessation aid used to help you stop smoking.

Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with Zyban. Inform your doctor or pahrmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.

Do not use Zyban if you are also taking HIV protease inhibitors or a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI).

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 Zyban is not recommended if you have a history of muscle or nerve conditions or seizures.

Follow the directions for using Zyban provided by your doctor. Zyban comes with a patient information leaflet. Read it carefully. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about Zyban.

Swallow whole. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing. If you are taking more than 1 dose each day, allow at least 8 hours between doses.

If you miss a dose of Zyban, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

It takes 1 week for Zyban to work. Do not stop taking Zyban without checking with your doctor. During the first week of taking Zyban you should continue to smoke. You should plan to stop smoking during the second week of taking Zyban.

Zyban 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 Zyban.

Do not drink alcohol while you are taking Zyban. Before you begin taking any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist.

For women: Zyban is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while 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.

Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job.

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.

Store Zyban at room temperature, away from heat and light.