Stop Smoking Medication: Zyban

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There are not many choices if you're looking for a medication to help you to quit smoking. In fact, the best place to start is with a visit to your doctor, who can explain your options and recommend what he believes will work best for you.

Having said that, currently the most popular medication for helping smokers kick their habit is Zyban (Bupropion hydrochloride). Zyban does not contain nicotine, so you can continue to smoke when you first begin to take it and as you wean yourself off cigarettes altogether. While it doesn't contain nicotine, Zyban does give your body the impression that it does, so you won't experience the intensity of the usual symptoms associated with quitting smoking.

According to clinical trials, "treatment with Zyban reduced withdrawal symptoms compared to placebo. Reductions on the following withdrawal symptoms were most pronounced: irritability, frustration, or anger; anxiety; difficulty concentrating; restlessness; and depressed mood or negative effect. Depending on the study and the measure used, treatment with Zyban showed evidence of reduction in craving for cigarettes or urge to smoke compared to placebo."

Zyban is recommended for those who cannot use nicotine medications and for those who've tried other products unsuccessfully. It's also highly recommended for those concerned with weight gain, as it prevents this. You will, of course, require a prescription from your doctor to use Zyban. In fact, for those with a severe smoking addiction, your doctor may prescribe a combination of Zyban and a nicotine patch or a gum for best results.

Zyban's success rates have ranged as high as 58%, though most studies resulted in a success rate between 15%-25%.

The most common side effects experienced with Zyban include dry mouth and difficulty sleeping. There are also other risks associated with its use, so it's important to talk with your healthcare professional to see whether Zyban is right for you.