Buproprion SR (Zyban or Wellbutrin)

Instructions

Set a date to stop smoking
Begin Buproprion SR one week (7 – 10 days) before your quit date.

Buproprion SR is not recommended if you:

Have a seizure disorder
Currently have or have had an eating disorder
Are currently taking medication for depression
Are pregnant, thinking about becoming pregnant, or are breast feeding

How to take Buproprion SR

Take one 150 mg tablet in the morning for three days
On day 4 start taking one 150 mg tablet in the morning and one in the early evening *Make sure doses are at least 8 hours apart
Continue taking Buproprion SR twice a day for 12 weeks or as long as your doctor prescribes.

Important Considerations

Never take an extra dose of Buproprion SR. If you forget to take a dose don’t take a “catch-up” dose.
Buproprion SR and nicotine patches, gum, and/or lozenges can be used at the same time

Possible Side Effects

The most common side effects include: dry mouth, difficulty sleeping, shakiness, and skin rash.
Note: These side effects tend to be mild and disappear within the first two weeks
Rare incidence of seizures.