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Zyban helps people quit smoking by reducing nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms
Zyban (Bupropion) Tablets
Zyban is a prescription medication that can make quitting smoking feel more achievable. It is also known by it’s generic name Bupropion. It helps steady the brain chemicals involved in nicotine addiction, which reduces cravings and takes the edge off withdrawal.
What Is Zyban?
Zyban is a non-nicotine medicine used to support adults who want to stop smoking. It has been found to help people quit smoking by working on the parts of the brain linked to reward and habit-forming. It’s a common option for people who prefer an alternative to nicotine replacement products.
How It Works
When you smoke, nicotine affects the balance of certain chemicals in the brain, which is what makes quitting so difficult. Zyban helps to regulate these chemicals so you don’t feel the same intensity of cravings or irritability when you cut down or stop completely.
It doesn’t block the effects of nicotine the way varenicline does, but it can make withdrawal symptoms far more manageable. Many people find they feel more level-headed and less overwhelmed during the first few weeks of stopping.
Why People Use It
Zyban is often chosen by people who’ve struggled with the emotional or behavioural side of quitting. It can make you feel more stable as you break the routine of smoking, and it’s sometimes preferred by those who don’t want to use nicotine patches or gum.
When used alongside proper stop-smoking support, bupropion can significantly improve quit rates. Some people also notice they sleep better or feel calmer once their cravings start to settle.
How to Take Zyban
You usually start Zyban about one to two weeks before your planned quit date. That allows the medicine to build up and start working before you stop smoking.
The usual routine is:
Treatment generally continues for 7–9 weeks, though your prescriber may tailor this depending on how you’re getting on.
Try to take doses at least 8 hours apart and avoid taking it too close to bedtime, as it can occasionally affect sleep. Swallow tablets whole with water.
Who can use Zyban
Most adults over 18 who want to quit smoking can use bupropion. It’s often suggested for people who haven’t had much success with nicotine replacement in the past or who prefer a non-nicotine option.
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Who Shouldn’t Use It
Bupropion isn’t suitable for everyone. It may not be prescribed if you:
If you have a mental-health condition, you can usually still use bupropion, but your clinician may want to check in regularly to see how you’re doing.
Side Effects
Most people tolerate bupropion well. Side effects tend to be mild and settle as your body adjusts.
Common ones include:
Less commonly, it can raise blood pressure, so your prescriber may check this before or during treatment.
If you experience mood changes that feel out of character, or anything that worries you, stop the tablets and speak to a clinician promptly.
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