USES:
Zyban is used to help you quit smoking.
DIRECTIONS:
Swallow Zyban 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 Zyban 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 Zyban, until it reaches
higher levels in your blood. Do not smoke if using any nicotine products
with Zyban. Too much nicotine can cause serious side effects.
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 Zyban. Tell your doctor
if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant before taking Zyban. Zyban
is excreted into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant,
breast-feeding while using Zyban is not recommended. Consult your doctor
before breast-feeding.
SIDE EFFECTS:
Zyban is generally well tolerated. Dry mouth, headache, increased sweating,
constipation, anxiety and fatigue may occur. If these effects persist or
worsen, notify your doctor.
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.
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 Zyban. 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.
NOTES:
Do not allow anyone else to take Zyban.
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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