Zyban®
The following information is a summary. It is
not intended to replace a doctor's instructions.
USES
This medication is used to help you quit smoking.
Upon approval, our US physicians will write an
FDA approved prescription for you and the product
will be filled and shipped by a US Licensed pharmacist
direct to your doorstep, immediately and discreetly.
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.
HOW TO USE THIS
MEDICATION
Swallow this medication 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.
MISSED DOSE
Take any missed dose 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.
NOTES
Do not allow anyone else to take 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.
SIDE EFFECTS
This medication is generally well tolerated.
Dry mouth, headache, increased sweating, constipation,
anxiety and fatigue may occur. If these effects
persist or worsen, notify your doctor.
STORAGE
Store at room temperature and keep away from
moisture and sunlight. Keep Zyban and all medications
out of the reach of children.
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