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Zyban is a smoking cessation aid used to help you stop
smoking. |
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Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this
medicine. Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription
and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. Do not use
this medicine if you are also taking HIV protease inhibitors
or a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). Additional monitoring
of your dose or condition may be needed if you are taking Tramadol
(Tramadol is the generic name of ULTRAM
brand pain medication). Inform your doctor of any other medical
conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Use of
Zyban is not recommended if you have a history of muscle
or nerve conditions or seizures. Contact your doctor or pharmacist
if you have any questions or concerns about using Zyban. |
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Follow the directions for using Zyban provided by your
doctor. Zyban 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 Zyban 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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It takes 1 week for Zyban to work. Do not stop taking
Zyban 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. Zyban 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 Zyban.
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, 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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Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent
a medicine from doing its job. |
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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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