Who Shouldn't Use Zyban?

Question: Who Shouldn't Use Zyban?

Answer:
Bupropion hydrochloride is not a suitable quit smoking therapy for everyone. Below is a *list of conditions under which taking this drug would not be recommended:

• You are taking Wellbutrin® SR or Wellbutrin® XL (both are bupropion HCl)
• You are taking any other medicine containing bupropion HCl
• You have or have had a seizure disorder
• You have or have had an eating disorder
• You are abruptly discontinuing use of alcohol or sedatives(including benzodiazepines)
• You are currently taking or have recently taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor(MAOI)
• You are allergic to bupropion HCl
• You are pregnant or nursing.

See Also:
Zyban Patient Information
Zyban as a Quit Smoking Aid

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