ZYBAN Reviews (BUPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE)

Average Rating: 3.2 (580 Ratings)

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 ANTIDEPRESSANTS SMOKING CESSATION AIDS UNCLASSIFIED

 Type: Brand name discontinued; available as generic

  

ZYBAN  (BUPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE):  This medication is used in combination with a stop-smoking program (e.g., support group, counseling) to help you quit smoking. Bupropion can decrease your nicotine withdrawal symptoms (e.g., irritability, anxiety, restlessness) and your urge to smoke. Quitting smoking decreases your risk of heart and lung disease, as well as cancer. This medication belongs to a class of medications known as antidepressants. It is not known exactly how bupropion works to reduce smoking urges. It may work by restoring the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Discuss the risks and benefits of this medication, as well as other ways to quit smoking (such as nicotine replacement treatment), with your doctor.   FDA Approval Date: 1997-05-14 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR ZYBANCOMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
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DATE ADDED
 
 4  Quit smoking Day 15 and still taking the Zyban. Some of the side effects have gone but I think these were related to the nicotine withdrawl not the Zyban. The worst side effect for me has been a skin rash and not being able to sleep M 54 15 days
150 1X day
2/1/2011
Patient History
 3  To Quit Smoking Dry mouth, agitation, crying, hysteria, reduced depression Zyban helped me to stop smoking and lessened depression. I haven't had a cigarette in 3+ months. But lately I'm much more agitated, cry easily, and work myself into hysteria when life stress feels overwhelming. I am tapering down and will stop taking the drug next week. F 54 3 months
4/16/2005
 1  Stop Smoking After having only taken 4 150mg tabs, on the second day, I was lying in bed that night and my chest was tight, I had tingling in my left arm and fingers and I thought I was having a stroke or heart attack. I was so sick, I nearly had my wife call an ambulance. I have stopped taking them and thrown them in the bin. I will have to try some other method of ceasing the smokes. This drug is DANGEROUS and should be banned. M 54 2 days
9/6/2006
 1  to stop smoking spacey, stomach upset , sick at stomach every second of every day, felt like I was having a heart attack, rash, couldn't breathe, muscles jumping, go off into a trance,I got so sick I was lucky to make it to the bathroom, I would get this really weird feeling. This medication is awful. I wouldn't suggest anyone take it . It just about killed me . I took it for about 28 days . I knew it was causing me problems 5 days after I started it, but continued because the doctor insisted . So I hung on for 28 days and stopped. It made me so weak. I can't work or breathe or do anything much. I also was taking 3 other medications the doctor know about them and still gave me the Zyban. I found out later you aren't suppose to take Zyban with any of the medications I was taking. Now not one doctor will believe me when I say it was the Zyban. I know it was because I can tell you the exact day.They tell me they haven't heard of anyone who has had any side effects of Zyban. So tell your doctor. F 54 28 days
4/12/2008
 4  to stop smoking Hot flushes. Think there could be hair loss. Dry mouth. F 53 56 days
150mg 2X day
1/16/2011
 4  Stop smoking jittery, wide awake feeling, feeling of time slowing down. More vocal. I have used zyban before and quit smoking for 3 years. Went back to smoking when my mom passed away. Trying to quit again with zyban and have smoked 7 cigarettes in 5 days. Am positive that I can make it this time. The craving is gone and I only take zyban once a day. F 53 19 days
3/4/2007
 2  Quit Smoking First day was a slight buzz that kept me from impulses, second day through the first week (150mg daily) no effect, or very mild. Second week (300mg) too intense, and very spaced out feeling. Had too stop over the next two days and it was a horrible withdrawal. My doctor office is littered with products (clocks, calendars, etc) from pharmaceutical companies and their salespeople are always in the waiting room. My doctor just gives out samples all the time and never really mentioned side effects. Don't take this without reading more. My doctor (a kid, really) is explaining to me basic anatomy I learned before she was born! M 53 16 days
10/26/2005
 2  stop smoking, depression I can't sleep at all. My legs and arms are jerking around all night long...VERY frustrating. Time can be confusing...thinking 4 min. was 1/2 hour. Started taking 2 a day for 2 days. This is day three and I will only take one. Took it at 5:15am. I feel somewhat spacey all day, get really tired and can't sleep a wink. Thinking of stopping this drug before it messes me up. F 53 3 days
2/4/2008
 1  To stop smoking Couldn't possibly start to describe all of the side effects but here are a few. Very thirsty all of the time, my mouth is so dry but drinks do not quench the thirst. Constipation and then chronic diarrhoea with unbearable stomach cramps. I can't sleep if I do it's for a maximum of 2 hours I clock watch all night, understandably I am exhausted. I cannot concentrate on anything, even driving which is a bad thing. That prompted me to look for this site as I mounted a kerb a couple of times and found myself weaving all over the road. I will either kill myself or someone else so no more. This is my elevnth day and yes I stopped smoking on day 2 but am definately not myself. I have no appetite and wretch when I try to eat which I know I have to just to try and get through the day. I will be buying patches tomorrow because at the moment I aren't sure what is the lesser of two evils! Cigarettes or Zyban.... F 53 11 days
3/16/2008
 1  To quit smoking Felt like I was going to pass out, itchy rash, fast and irregular heartbeat, feeling like I am 'out of it', loss of appetite, dry mouth, feeling of dread like my life is going to end, sent my blood pressure through the rough, tightness around my head and chest pains!!!! WARNING - DO NOT TAKE ZYBAN..NOT ENOUGH KNOWN ABOUT THIS DRUG..doctor told me to come off them straight away, have been off them now for 5 weeks, still have side effects, having to go for 24hr ECG - shitting myself!!! I quite agree with the comment of 666 drug, it is evil. I just want my life back, cannot drive myself for fear of passing out behind the wheel. ENTER THE TWILIGHT ZONE AT YOUR PERIL!!!! F 53 21 days
3/30/2006
 1   Horrible. Terrifying in fact. Left me with hectically worse depression, anger, depersonalisation. Be careful with this medication. If you can fight without it, a better option. Worsened my depression and anxiety tenfold still suffering 2 months off. M 53 2 months
1X day
5/24/2023
 4  To give up smoking Very calm, although more ready to speak my mind instead of bottling it all up! Cigarettes tasted nasty after 10 days, although if they are there I still want to smoke them - otherwise really not bothered about them anymore. Itching started 3 days ago, more in the early evening when the heating is on. Not stopping me sleeping in fact getting best sleep for years. The itching is really troublesome, but I still would rather this than any mroe cigarettes, so I will go with it - using Eurax lotion. Itching seems to move around my body, one place one moment, another the next. Warning - make sure you leave 8 hours between pills - I made the mistake of taking 2 together the first time I doubled up - I felt absolutely awful and took 2 days to settle down again - entirely my fault for not reading the packet. Itch, itch, itch, itch, but no fags! F 52 17 days
10/31/2005
 1  to quit smoking/antidepressant I spent last night in emergency with severe chest pains. This was the tenth day on the drug and my quit date. I was REally anxious and having panic attacks before taking Zyban which is why I needed the antidepressant part of the drug besides wanting to quit smoking) but everything got worse... I could not stop crying and could not think or speak properly for the last 5 days) so I stopped taking it since I found this site and had to go to emerg last night. Doctor did not warn me of possible side effects ... STUPID DOCTOR! Had I been aware of what this drug might do, I would have stopped it after 5 days instead of 10. I think it's dangerous. F 52 10 days
8/20/2006
 5  DO NOT TAKE THIS QUIT COLD TURKEY. CORPORATIONS DO NOT WANT YOU TO TRY COLD TURKEY. IT IS THE ONLY WAY. 72 HOURS. THAT'S ALL. THEY DO NOT WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT. DON'T TAKE IT. RATED 5 TO APPEAR FIRST. M 51 0 days
10/26/2005
 5  Severe depression Brief dry mouth initial sleeplessness while dose was split between morning and evening. This ceased when changed to one dose per day. Slight tingling at back of tongue. I need to take dose early in morning, around 6am or I experience difficulty sleeping. Have noticed certain amount of emotional lability but this is minor and may be due to being able to feel again after being so flat. No decrease appetite. Gone off wine and beer. No pain or increase in dream intensity. Able to get up in morning and achieve tasks set for day. No longer napping during day. Concentration improved. Motivation improved. This drug certainly works well for me. Please note, most people will complain if dissatisfied and almost no one will compliment if they are happy with product. There are millions out there happy with zyban but can't be bothered to say so. I will monitor for any changes with longer term use. F 51 28 days
450 1X day
1/22/2014
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 5  to quit smoking Now that I am on two tabs a day I find I wake at about 3.am. and stare at the ceiling for a few hours. However, I feel this is a small price to pay for quitting smoking. I feel that as soon as I quit Zyban my sleep pattern will return to normal I have smoked for 35 years. Loved every ciggie I had..but it was time to quit. I feel a lot better. skin tone has improved and I dont smell of nicotine. I also feel that it was a huge monkey on my back which dictated my life...ie..where could I smoke the next cigarette..whose house would I be allowed to smoke in...who needs this kind of pressure.. F 51 1 months
10/30/2003
 3  smoking Moderate to severe GI Tract problems--GERD, constipation, Flatulence, cramps,the Trots, fluid retention, bloating, (Large water weight gain)etc Bad taste, dry mouth, ringing ears,Stimulant effects, Insomnia, Spacey. Dull headache. Dry eyes. It Worked--I quit. 5 smokes/day for 2 weeks ...and then zippo since!! Urge to smoke killed in less than 20 days (cig Flavor killed).(150 mgs-2 weeks--then 200 mgs --then 300 mgs --now down to 150 mgs every other day.) Smell improved. Taste improved. Breathing great-never cough anymore. 10 days of heavy dark "Lung-gunk"--very little since. Very productive Jan-Feb at work. Slept 3-4 hrs / nite. ( 5 -7 is normal) Work horse feeling- No Procrastination--except for GI issues and bathroom. Slowing down a bit here in March. reducing dose to every other day. Trying to hold on for 5 more days..and then titrate down to once every 3 days, then 4 days, then 1x/week...then Zippo by April 15th. I tried the other (Vanceril) but GI side effects were worse !! I lasted 3 weeks on it. Zyban is very similar--just not as intense. I wanted to blow someone's head off on the Vanceril. Guts/GERD really baaaad on that Drug. Less so on Zyban. Good luck all !! Nebraska M 51 70 days
3/11/2009
 3  Stop smoking Nausea, hives, shortness of breath Was admitted to hospital and treated for anaphylactic shock - given cortisone injections and anti-inflammatory tablets. Very jittery and anxious, body aches. Does take away desire to smoke, although I haven't stopped completely. F 51 4 weeks
300mg 2X day
7/26/2010
 1  quit smoking Spontaneous profuse sweating from head and neck. Feelings of impending doom. Lack of sleep. M 51 2 days
9/5/2006
 5  stop smoking slight dry mouth - any other side effects were due to withdrawal from nicotine. Absolutely brilliant. It made my quit so much easier. Perhaps the bad experiences people describe are due to the fact that they are withdrawing from nicotine? Just a thought? I would definately say give it a go! F 50 14 days
1/25/2010

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