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Zyban Prescription Drug
Information
The following information is
intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and
judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare
professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of
the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult
your healthcare professional before using this drug.
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Zyban Prescription Use Indication:
Swallow
this medication whole. Do not crush or chew them or the
sustained activity of the drug will be destroyed and the chances
of side effects occurring may be increased. Take as directed,
usually twice daily for 7 to 12 weeks. Do not take more or less
medication than prescribed. Since this drug can cause
sleeplessness at first, it is best not to take near bedtime.
Taking more than the recommended dose of Zyban will increase
your risk of having a seizure. It is advised to continue smoking
for the first week after starting this drug, until it reaches
higher levels in your blood. Do not smoke if using any nicotine
products with this drug. Too much nicotine can cause serious
side effects. Do not stop taking this medication without
notifying your doctor.
Zyban
Medication Side Effects:
Zyban
medication is generally well tolerated. Dry mouth, headache,
increased sweating, nausea/vomiting, constipation, anxiety,
fatigue and blurred vision may occur. If these effects persist
or worsen, notify your doctor. Report promptly: unusual weight
loss or gain, palpitations, agitation, trouble sleeping.
Unlikely but report promptly: tremor, dizziness, fainting, mood
changes, slowed movements, difficulty urinating, decreased sex
drive, drowsiness. Very unlikely but report promptly: seizures,
mental problems, fever, muscle aches, yellowing of the eyes or
skin. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to
Zyban
drug, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms may include
trouble breathing, rash, itching, swelling, or severe dizziness.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your
doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions on using Zyban Medication:
Tell your
doctor your medical history, especially of: seizures, head
injury, brain tumor, heart disease, liver problems, kidney
problems, eating disorder, any mental conditions, diabetes,
alcohol dependence, any allergies. Because of the possibility
this drug will make you dizzy and affect coordination, do not
drive or operate machinery until you get used to the drug's
effects. Limit or avoid consumption of alcoholic beverages;
alcohol can increase your risk of seizures. Chronic alcohol
users who suddenly stop the intake of alcohol while taking Zyban
may increase the risk of having seizures. Suddenly stopping
certain tranquilizers (e.g., diazepam, chlordiazepoxide) is not
recommended because doing so may increase the risk of having
seizures. Elderly patients may be more sensitive to the effects
of this drug. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to
become pregnant before taking this drug. This drug passes into
breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant,
breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended. Consult
your doctor before breast-feeding.
Zyban
Prescription Drug Interaction:
Before
taking Zyban tell your doctor of all nonprescription and
prescription medications you may use especially: MAO inhibitors
(e.g., isocarboxazid, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, pargyline,
selegiline, linezolid, furazolidone), levodopa, ritonavir,
corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone), sedatives, adrenaline-like
stimulants (e.g., ephedrine), products containing nicotine
(e.g., patches or gum). Also report use of drugs which might
increase seizure risk (decrease seizure threshold) such as:
phenothiazines (e.g., chlorpromazine), tricyclic antidepressants
(e.g., amitriptyline), isoniazid (INH), theophylline. Excess
caffeine intake can increase the chance of seizures with this
drug. Check all nonprescription/prescription drug labels for
caffeine. Consult your doctor or pharmacist. A certain product
used to help quit smoking contains bupropion Do not take
that product while using Zyban one. Do not start or stop any
medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Zyban
Overdose:
If
Zyban
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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