It is advised to avoid taking Bupropion with Codeine, Tamoxifen, Thioridazine, and MAOIs (such as isocarboxazid, phenelzine, linezolid, Selegiline, and Tranylcypromine). Bupropion (Zyban) is found to have interactions with these drugs, so simultaneous use should be avoided.

No, Zyban is not available over the counter as it is a prescription medication available only provided by a registered healthcare professional.

Yes, they have the same active ingredient, Burpopion, but different indications and dosing instructions. Wellbutrin is used as an antidepressant, while Bupropion is used as an aid for smoking cessation. However, in some countries like Canada, Wellbutrin is also approved to aid smoking cessation.

If you are allergic to any of the Zyban ingredients, you should not take it to avoid hypersensitive reactions to the drugs. Avoid taking Zyban if you already take MAOIs, Pimozide, Thioridazine, Codiene, and Tamoxifen. Speak to your healthcare provider about accurate dosing instructions for the drug if you are taking any other medications.

If you have seizures, bulimia nervosa, or anorexia, you should not take Bupropion in any concentration. Contact your healthcare professional if you have any questions about Zyban.

If you take it twice daily and have accidentally skipped a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If you take it once daily, take the dose on your next dosing schedule and avoid double dosing.

A Zyban overdose can be life-threatening. Taking too much Zyban can cause severe symptoms like hallucinations, seizures, loss of consciousness, and extreme confusion.

The usual starting dose for Zyban is 150 mg per day for the first three days; the dose is later increased as your healthcare provider recommends.

The effectiveness of Zyban (bupropion) versus Chantix (varenicline) in helping individuals quit smoking can vary from person to person. The FDA approves both medications for smoking cessation, but they work differently. The choice between the two often depends on individual preferences, tolerances, and medical considerations.

Bupropion (Zyban) is sometimes prescribed off-label to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults. It works differently than traditional ADHD medications and may be considered when other treatments have not been effective or are not preferred.

The recommended duration of Zyban treatment can vary depending on the condition being treated. For smoking cessation, Zyban is often used for 7 to 12 weeks, but your healthcare provider may determine the exact duration based on your progress.

To help people quit smoking, doctors often prescribe Zyban (bupropion), which typically begins to lessen nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms within the first week of use. However, it may take a few weeks before it reaches full effectiveness.

Bupropion typically starts working within the first two weeks if taken to improve anxiety symptoms.

Zyban (bupropion) has been validated for helping people kick the habit. Although its success rate varies from person to person, it is one of the methods doctors may suggest to their patients trying to kick the habit. Medication effectiveness can be further enhanced when combined with counseling or behavioral therapy.

The maximum dose for Bupropion is 450mg, taken in divided doses of 150mg each for ADHD in adults. Bupropion (Zyban) dosage can vary based on your condition, and only your healthcare provider will determine.