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 widely used in America and in some instances has also
been used to provide relief against depression. It was given FDA approval in
1984 though later on it was withdrawn from the market because of certain ill
consequences related to its use such as risking suffering from
seizures.
However, GlaxoSmithKline showed successfully that by reducing
the amount of Zyban consumed the risk of suffering from seizures could be
reduced to just an insignificant .4 percent. This led to the release once more
of Zyban in the year 1989 and again it obtained FDA approval with recommended
maximum dosage per day being about four hundred and fifty milligrams. It helps
the withdrawal symptoms and suppresses the urge to smoke.
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.
Zyban as well as other similar stop smoking prescription drugs help the brain
to produce or control the depletion of a dopamine that is a
‘feel-good’ chemical found in a person’s brain. This chemical,
when produced by the brain, can lead to addiction to nicotine as smokers will
notice an increased production of dopamine in their brains this in turn will
make them crave more nicotine in order to maintain the ‘feel-good’
effect.
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.
One reason why Zyban has become
such a popular stop smoking prescription drug is that its use will not lead to
experiencing sexual dysfunction; on the contrary, it can even be used to treat
cases of sexual dysfunction though such usage has not been approved by the
authorities.
As effective as Zyban is as a stop smoking prescription
drug, it is not entirely hundred percent safe to use since some ill
consequences of its intake have been noticed including damaging the liver and
increasing blood pressure.
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.
You will need a prescription from your
doctor in order to buy Zyban. 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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