ZYBAN is the first nicotine-free pill that, as part of a comprehensive program from your health care professional, can help you stop smoking. It's prescription medicine available only from your health care professional for smokers 18 and older.
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| USES |
| Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. This medicine comes with a patient information leaflet. Read it carefully. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about this medicine. Swallow whole. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing. If you are taking more than 1 dose each day, allow at least 8 hours between doses. Store this medicine at room temperature, away from heat and light. If you miss a dose of this medicine, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
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| HOW TO TAKE THIS MEDICATION |
| It takes 1 week for this medicine to work. Do not stop taking this medicine without checking with your doctor. During the first week of taking this medicine you should continue to smoke. You should plan to stop smoking during the second week of taking this medicine. This medicine may cause dizziness or a change in vision. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to this medicine. Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Before you begin taking any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. For women: this medicine is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine.
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| SIDE EFFECTS |
| If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include blurred vision, lightheadedness, confusion, nausea, and seizures. |
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| BUPROPION (byoo-PROE-pee-on) |
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| Side effects, that may go away during treatment, include restlessness, agitation, dizziness, dry mouth, difficulty sleeping, headache, nausea, vomiting, constipation, change in weight, or tremor. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. Check with your doctor as soon as possible if you experience confusion, rash, itching, or seizures. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. |
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