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Who Shouldn't Use Zyban?

By Terry Martin, About.com

Updated June 25, 2008

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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

*Information provided by GlaxoSmithKline: Zyban Information
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