Is Zyban safe?

Zyban has been shown to be particularly effective when used along with a nicotine replacement therapy like the patch or gum. The pros associated with taking this medication are: It’s easy to take. It contains no nicotine, so there is no problem with toxicity if you still smoke.

Can Zyban make you aggressive?

Bupropion may cause some people to be agitated, irritable, or display other abnormal behaviors. It may also cause some people to have suicidal thoughts and tendencies, or to become more depressed.

Do Zyban side effects go away?

Its most common side effects are similar to those of many other medications prescribed to treat depression. As with other antidepressants, most side effects that are associated with bupropion occur in the first few weeks of treatment and go away over time.

Does Zyban make you gain weight?

Side effects of Zyban and Wellbutrin that are similar include agitation, dry mouth, insomnia, headache, dizziness, nausea, stomach pain, constipation, tremor, weight loss or gain, changes in appetite, ringing in your ears, loss of interest in sex, sore throat, muscle pain, itching or skin rash, increased sweating.

How long does it take to lose weight on Zyban?

At the end of eight weeks, 16 people had lost at least 5% of their initial weight. “It’s hard to lose that much weight so fast,” he says. In the second part of the study, 14 participants taking the drug lost an average of 13% of their initial weight, a result that Gadde calls very impressive.

How Wellbutrin changed my life?

Wellbutrin has literally changed my life in so many positive ways. I manage stresses better, the feeling of a looming funk is gone and I’ve gotten really into running and lost a lot of weight. After about 2 years of being on Wellbutrin I slowly stopped taking it.

Can you drink alcohol on Zyban?

Using buPROPion with alcohol may increase the risk of uncommon side effects such as seizures, hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, mood and behavioral changes, depression, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, and panic attacks.

Does Wellbutrin make you happy?

For the most part, Wellbutrin is considered to be a relatively safe antidepressant. However, since Wellbutrin affects the “feel-good” brain neurotransmitters norepinephrine and dopamine, it is sometimes taken to achieve a stimulant-like high.