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This is known as withdrawal. Zyban allows you to successfully quit smoking by reducing the cravings for cigarettes especially for nicotine and/or the urge to smoke. Zyban also reduces the following withdrawal symptoms associated with smoking cessation:
Zyban is unique from other stop smoking aides because there is no nicotine - unlike the nicotine patches or gum that just provide an alternate source for nicotine. Zyban works at the neurological level, reducing the actual craving for nicotine. Zyban has helped many smokers, even those who have smoked 10 years or more, put down their cigarettes for good. When you smoke, nicotine enters the bloodstream through the lungs. Zyban quickly reaches the brain, where it affects certain chemicals that change the way you feel. Eventually, the brain becomes dependent on nicotine to control these chemicals that make you feel "normal." Zyban helps to alleviate this dependency.
The following Zyban information has been compiled from a variety of resources in order to give the reader an overview of the use and various effects of Zyban to help individual stop smoking.
Zyban is the first non-nicotine, approved oral medication (a pill) for smoking cessation. Zyban has proven to be twice as effective as the nicotine patch in keeping patients smoke free in the long term. It also has the potential to minimize the weight gain associated with smoking cessation. Your chances of quitting with Zyban greatly depend on your commitment to quitting. In both short-term and long-term clinical studies, Zyban was significantly more effective than sugar pills in helping patients stop smoking. It is important to participate in the behavioral program, counseling, or other support program that your healthcare professional recommends.
back to the top of the Zyban stop smoking topics Initially developed and marketed as an antidepressant, Wellbutrin, the medication was found to help individuals decrease their cravings for nicotine and stop smoking. While it remains unknown exactly how Zyban works it is thought to act on the part of the brain that is addicted to the ingredients (primarily nicotine) found in cigarettes. ZYBAN decrease your cravings and withdrawal symptoms, hence, your desire to smoke. back to the top of the Zyban stop smoking topics
Bupropion hydrochloride is the generic name for Zyban. The generic name represents the medications nonproprietary or chemical name, whereas, the brand name is the name a pharmaceutical give to a medication for marketing purposes. back to the top of the Zyban stop smoking topics
Zyban has not been tested in pregnant women. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, do your best to quit smoking with the aid of counseling and support before turning to drug therapy. For the sake of the baby, you should avoid smoking or taking nicotine in any other form while pregnant. Zyban appears in breast milk and could affect a nursing infant. Ask your doctor whether it will be better to discontinue the medication or to stop breastfeeding. back to the top of the Zyban stop smoking topics
Zyban is unique from other smoking cessation aides because there is no nicotine - unlike the Nicotine patches or gum that just provide an alternate source for nicotine Zyban works at the neurological level, reducing the actual craving for nicotine. Zyban has helped many smokers, even those who have smoked 10 years or more, put down their cigarettes for good. When you smoke, nicotine enters the bloodstream through the lungs. It quickly reaches the brain, where it affects certain chemicals that change the way you feel. Eventually, the brain becomes dependent on nicotine to control these chemicals that make you feel "normal." Zyban helps to alleviate this dependency. Zyban is the most prescribed prescription product for smoking cessation. Nicotine free Zyban is the most prescribed prescription product for smoking cessation, based on a recent national market research survey reported for prescription drug sales.
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Research has shown that people who use Zyban are twice as likely to be smoke-free one year after quitting compared to those taking placebo (sugar pills). The best way to use Zyban is to first establish a "quit date" and stick to it. Once the quit date has been chosen, Zyban should be started one to two weeks before the projected quit date. This is because it takes almost one week for Zyban to start working. back to the top of the Zyban stop smoking topics
Individuals should take Zyban as directed by your physician. 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. The safety and efficacy of Zyban have not been established in children under 18 years of age. back to the top of the Zyban stop smoking topics
If you forget to take a dose, do not take an extra tablet to "catch up" for the dose you forgot. Wait and take your next tablet at the regular time. Do not take more tablets than your healthcare professional prescribed. This is important so you do not increase your chance of having a seizure. It is important to swallow Zyban tablets whole. Do not chew, divide, or crush tablets. You may take Zyban with or without food.
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Zyban,
Stop Smoking Conclusions Zyban has helped many smokers, even those who have smoked 10 years or more, put down their cigarettes for good. When you smoke, nicotine enters the bloodstream through the lungs. Zyban quickly reaches the brain, where it affects certain chemicals that change the way you feel. Eventually, the brain becomes
dependent on nicotine to control these chemicals that make you
feel "normal." Zyban helps to alleviate this dependency.
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