One of the most interesting facts about Zyban as a stop smoking aid is that it is most commonly known as Wellbutrin. It also is known by its generic name, bupropion.
This medication was typically used for treating depression and/or anxiety. However, it has been more often lately been used to help people stop smoking.
Why Zyban for Smoking?
One of the reasons why this product is used for smoking is because it helps people calm down while experiencing withdrawal symptoms. Patients are oftentimes less anxious while using this medication.
They also are less likely to become as irritable as they were before using this product. They are also less likely to notice extreme shakiness either, although this can be a by-product or using it (side effect).
Furthermore, although jittery feelings might be a side effect of Zyban the chance of a person feeling jittery may be less as well. Furthermore, people who use this product are also les likely to have the more violent shakes or even migraines or hallucinations.
Expected Results
The overall success rate in users does not seem very high in general. However, it is much higher than others considering the fact that it at least 5 to 10% more effective than using nicotine replacement patches, inhalers, or drugs.
It also is almost 20% more effective than using nothing to quit. The probability that someone will be able to quite for good is even more drastic if they combine this method with proper support.
Safety Report
Fortunately for users Zyban was approved by the FDA in 1997 as a legitimate safe way to quit smoking. Since then this bupropion-based medication has helped numerous persons affected to stop.
Warnings
This drug is effective and safe for the right people. However, there are instances in which a person should not use it.
For instance, if you are already taking Wellbutrin this is pretty much the same thing and thus bupropion or Zyban-which is essentially the same-could harm you. It could also cause serious health complications or even could threaten your life.
Another area of concern is if you suffer epileptic seizures or have a similar type of convulsive disorder. The medications you use for this as well as the disease itself could counter-act with Zyban.
Other top areas of consider include if you have or are being for an eating disorder or if you have history of heart disease or stroke. You also should not use it if you have just suddenly stopped drinking alcohol (or even if you are still drinking) or if you use popular sedatives.