|
ZYBAN
DESCRIPTION AND SIDE EFFECTS
BUY ZYBAN
overview:
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 this drug can cause
sleeplessness at first, it is best not to take near bedtime. Taking more
than the recommended dose of bupropion will increase your risk of having
a seizure. 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 this drug. Too much nicotine
can cause serious side effects. Do not stop taking this medication
without notifying your doctor.
side effects:
Zyban is
generally well tolerated. Dry mouth, headache, increased sweating,
nausea/vomiting, constipation, anxiety, fatigue and blurred vision may
occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Report
promptly: unusual weight loss or gain, palpitations, agitation, trouble
sleeping. Unlikely but report promptly: tremor, dizziness, fainting,
mood changes, slowed movements, difficulty urinating, decreased sex
drive, drowsiness. Very unlikely but report promptly: seizures, mental
problems, fever, muscle aches, yellowing of the eyes or skin. In the
unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek medical
attention immediately. Symptoms may include trouble breathing, rash,
itching, swelling, or severe dizziness. If you notice other effects not
listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
warnings and precautions:
Tell your doctor your
medical history, especially of: seizures, head injury, brain tumor,
heart disease, liver problems, kidney problems, eating disorder, any
mental conditions, diabetes, alcohol dependence, any allergies. Because
of the possibility this drug will make you dizzy and affect
coordination, do not drive or operate machinery until you get used to
the drug's effects. 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 this drug. Tell your doctor if you are
pregnant or plan to become pregnant before taking this drug. This drug
passes into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant,
breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended. Consult your
doctor before breast-feeding.
INTERACTIONS
Before taking bupropion tell your doctor of all nonprescription and
prescription medications you may use especially: MAO inhibitors (e.g.,
isocarboxazid, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, pargyline, selegiline,
linezolid, furazolidone), levodopa, ritonavir, corticosteroids (e.g.
prednisone), sedatives, adrenaline-like stimulants (e.g., ephedrine),
products containing nicotine (e.g., patches or gum). Also report use of
drugs which might increase seizure risk (decrease seizure threshold)
such as: phenothiazines (e.g. chlorpromazine), tricyclic antidepressants
(e.g., amitriptyline), isoniazid (INH), theophylline. Excess caffeine
intake can increase the chance of seizures with this drug. Check all
nonprescription/prescription drug labels for caffeine. Consult your
doctor or pharmacist. A certain product used to help quit smoking
contains bupropion. Do not take that product while using this one. Do
not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
|
