Zyban Tablets

Zyban is a medication that is prescribed to people who are trying to stop smoking. Sometimes it can be prescribed for depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Zyban contains 150 mg of the active ingredient bupropion hydrochloride and belongs to the antidepressants class of medications.

The tablets can reduce cravings for nicotine, as well as withdrawal symptoms including anxiety, irritability and restlessness. By being effective in helping people quit smoking, Zyban can reduce the risk of serious medical conditions such as lung disease, heart disease and cancer.

The way in which Zyban works to reduce smoking urges is not completely understood. It is thought that the medication may help to restore the balance of specific neurotransmitters (natural chemicals) in the brain. In this way, it can affect the areas of the brain that play a role in addictive behaviour.

You are not advised to drink alcohol while you are using Zyban tablets. Research has shown evidence of “adverse neuropsychiatric events” in people who consumed alcohol while being treated with Zyban. There is also evidence that suggests taking Zyban reduces alcohol tolerance, meaning you would become intoxicated quicker, or more than you would usually. Zyban and alcohol share some side effects, and drinking while taking Zyban may increase the risk of:

• Dizziness
• Confusion
• Nausea

Whether you are taking Zyban to help you quit smoking, or as a treatment for depression or seasonal affective disorder, it is better to stay away from alcoholic drinks.

Zyban is not typically recommended for women who are pregnant. You would only be prescribed Zyban during pregnancy if your doctor concludes that the potential benefit outweighs the risk.

A study into birth outcomes following bupropion (Zyban) use during pregnancy, found that “while the risk of miscarriage following prenatal bupropion exposure was higher than that of a control group of women in one study, it remained within the general population rate”.

As the ingredients of Zyban may pass into breast milk, if you are breastfeeding you should inform your doctor before starting to use Zyban.

Like Zyban, Champix is a commonly prescribed medication for smoking cessation. However, the two drugs have different active ingredients and work in different ways. While Zyban, an antidepressant and smoking cessation aid, contains the active ingredient bupropion, Champix contains varenicline as its active ingredient. Champix is a nicotine agonist - by blocking nicotine receptors, Champix deactivates the reinforcement and reward system of nicotine use, meaning that you gain less pleasure from smoking.

While Zyban tablets come in 150 mg doses, Champix comes in 0.5 mg and 1 mg tablets. Zyban and Champix are both started one to two weeks before the smoking quit date.

If you are trying to quit smoking, the most effective treatment will be determined by your doctor. Both Zyban and Champix have been found to be more effective than placebo in reducing the urge to smoke.

Zyban and Chantix (also available under the brand name Champix) are both medications that are prescribed for smoking cessation. But while Zyban contains the active ingredient bupropion, Chantix contains varenicline as its active ingredient. The two medications belong in different classes – while Zyban is an antidepressant and smoke cessation aid, Chantix is a nicotine agonist which works by deactivating the reinforcement and reward system to reduce the pleasure that you get from smoking.

Chantix tablets come in 0.5 mg and 1.0 mg strengths. Like Zyban, you would typically begin to take Chantix one to two weeks before your smoking quit date.

Many users of Zyban who had taken the drug for smoking cessation reported online that the medication had helped them to stop the habit. Reviewers online have said that Zyban initially helped them cut down, before eventually stopping smoking altogether. While some users were able to quit using 1x150 mg Zyban tablet per day, others found that they were only able to stop after their dosage was increased to 300 mg per day.

There are reports online of Zyban helping users to stop smoking in just a few days, while others said that it was a few weeks or months before they were able to stop smoking cigarettes entirely. Among the commonly-reported side effects are difficulty sleeping and a reduced appetite.

In the UK, you aren’t able to buy Zyban tablets over the counter. Before you can be issued a prescription for the medication, your suitability for the treatment will need to be assessed by a doctor. After your suitability for Zyban has been confirmed, you can use your electronic prescription to buy Zyban from a local or online pharmacy.

Why not buy Zyban at Cloud Pharmacy, benefitting from the convenience of our online service? Once you have completed a consultation with one of our online pharmacists, we can issue your prescription and dispense your Zyban tablets promptly. Your medication will then be dispatched in a discreet package with next-day delivery.