has anyone ever been on Zyban the no smoking drug? Did it work? What side effects did u have if any?

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I personally think that wellbutrin is the best drug ever.Let me tell you why.1) I quit smoking. After 15 years and many many attempts I just stopped. Bear in mind I was pushing three packs a day! It is really werid however. Unlike other quit smoking programs (patchs gum meetings ect) I tried there was no presure to stop. I started taking my pills. (150 mg in the morning for 8 days then 300 mg from then on out) After about two weeks I woke up and I just didn't smoke. In fact I didn't even notice I had quit because I didn't even want a smoke. Simply admazing. I still remember thinking in my morning shower, "Did I have a smoke today? Did I just quit? No I think I just stopped."2) I LOST WEIGHT! Thats right. Most people quit smoking and gain weight. Not me. I wasn't as hungrey.3) I started going to the gym. Wellbutrin gives me energy. (Be careful when you take that second pill.. never to late) I actually felt like being there! Not smoking and extra energy equals motivation.4) I just plain feel better.Quick warning. My friend tried it after me. She didn't "ramp" up. She started on the full 300 mg. She had the worst headaches! (She got over it and had simular experiences as me. it just took her a lot longer because she tried to short cut it.)This drug will keep you awake if you are NOT careful. I never take my second pill after 12. Otherwise you will not sleep. I advise the gym (I started with walking and swiming) to burn the extra energy.And from what I have heard don't just stop taking it! Ramp down.Final note : I have recommended wellbutrin to many friends at this point. While a few have not liked it the huge majority had great sucess. I notice the ones who did not quit smoking were not really committed to the idea to begin with. Make sure it is in your heart and you will be fine!

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I tried it, didn't work.But, I had the worst insomnia ever...I laid in bed all night soo tired I couldn't think straight, but I couldn't sleep.

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Be very carefull.I tried it and it worked great...didnt have the urge or craving at all...I was rather surprised...after taking the pill for two weeks..I started having wicked nightmares...the same reacurring one...then I got violently ill...and yuor supposed to take them for 3 months.not likely...as I said...be very carefull

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Yes I did try Zyban to attempt stop smoking, it did not help me, The side affects that I did experience was an enhanced desire for nicotine. I did not expereince any other reactions what so ever.
I have noticed that after I started smoking again, which I was able to stop smoking for half day using this product, when I restarted smoking, I felt the need to smoke more cigarettes.
I have tried several stop smoking patches and gums and all of the ones I have tried have not helped me, personally, my work is stressful and smoking is the only thing that I can take to help me relieve the stress that I have.

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I took the same drug for depression--the only effects I noticed were insomnia at first (goes away when you get tired enough) and an increase in energy.I'm not a smoker, but I heard it can help with any sort of craving (I may have eaten less while taking it).

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Never taken it, but Zyban is bupropion, also sold as an antidepressant called Wellbutrin. Every antidepressant changes the brain chemistry, and this can have different effects in different people.

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i take that drug for the treatment of depression. when i first started taking it i lost all interest in smoking . i had smokes just sitting there for over a week and never thought to smoke them .
i did have some minor side effects like i had this kind of wave going in my head from one side to the other. some bathroom problems too. none of the side effects were enough for me to think about stopping the medication . bear in mind i was on a higher dose that is used for smoking treatment.
i don't know why i am still smoking but i am and i sure wish i wasn't . i do remember that when i had my girlfriend over she smoked like a chimney and that might be what got me going again i don't remember.
this medication at this maximum dosage does make me sweat a huge amount when i work. i am a mover and some people think i am going to drop dead when i am working but i just drink lots of sports drink stuff Gatorade or power-aid. i also must chew gum or my mouth gets so dry i feel like i am choking and i will vomit if i don't get a drink of water fast.
other then that the medication combined with another one has made a huge difference in the depression.

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