Stop Smoking Drug Review: Zyban
It is so easy to start and so hard to quit, isn't it? If
you have decided to quit smoking, it is a good idea to take all measures that
will guarantee success. The good news is that along with the traditional cold
turkey techniques, you can get yourself a stop smoking medication to ease the
cessation symptoms and help you quit smoking.
A good approach is to get
the advise of your doctor first. Since he (or she) is aware of your medical
condition, he will be able to prescribe you the best and the most effective
stop smoking medication. Although most stop smoking medications seem harmless,
they might be unsuitable for your physical condition.
A well known
quit smoking pill is Zyban (Bupropion
hydrochloride) - manufactured by the world's leading pharmaceutical company,
GlaxoSmithKline. Zyban is a popular drug that has the same effect as nicotine.
It will fool your brain and your body will not experience the cessation
symptoms in their full strength. It has an anti-depressant action without being
chemically related to typical anti-depressant substances. It helps the
withdrawal symptoms and suppresses the urge to smoke.
Zyban does not
contain nicotine so it is suitable for people who cannot use nicotine
medications or for the ones who tried nicotine stop smoking products with no
success. It is also a highly recommended stop smoking medication as it prevents
weight gain. You will need a prescription from your doctor in order to buy
Zyban.
This stop smoking drug is not recommended for people who had or
have epilepsy, eating disorder or are allergic to any of its substances. Zyban
is not good for people who have drinking problems or have been using
anti-depressant medications.
In most cases, taking Zyban for up to
twelve weeks should be enough. However, the length of the treatment period
depends on your specific circumstances. You should start taking Zyban a week
between you actually will quit as the medicine should reach certain level in
your body.
If you suffer a severe smoking addiction, your doctor may
prescribe you more than one stop smoking medication. For example, a combination
of Zyban and a nicotine patch or a gum usually gives good results. If you are
using both Zyban and nicotine products you should not smoke.
Some people
get seizures while taking this stop smoking drug. If something like this
happens to you, stop the drug and contact your doctor. If you are combining
Zyban with some nicotine stop smoking products you may experience high blood
pressure problems. Some of the uncommon side effects of Zyban are delusions,
hallucinations or even paranoia. While it is unlikely any of these to happen to
you, if it happens call your doctor immediately.
The most common side
effects are dry mouth and problems with sleep. These effects are mild and will
disappear in a week or two.
Always consult your doctor before starting
this or any stop smoking drug. He will be able to evaluate your medical
condition and prescribe you the correct dosage.
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