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Zyban

MEDICATION Bupropion SR   ( Wellbutrin/Zyban )Prescription150 mg pill
PROS & CONSPros:
Easy to use; pill form.
Helps slow weight gain.
Relief from cravings.

Cons:
Not appropriate with certain medications and those with a seizure disorder; anorexia, bulimia, recent MAO inhibitor therapy.
Dry mouth.
Insomnia.

DOSAGE1. Choose a quit date.
2. Seven days before your quit date, start taking one pill per day for 3-4 days.
3. On day 5, begin taking the pill twice per day (once in the morning and once in the evening) until the end of treatment.
4. Stop smoking on your quit day.
TIPSThis medication CAN BE used in combination with Nicotine Medications.
COST PER DAY$ 3.00 – $ 3.50 /day

Covered by Medicaid and other insurances with prescription.

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