How Zyban should be taken.
Zyban comes as a tablet to take it orally. It is usually taken twice a day and may be taken with or without food. It is important to swallow Zyban Tablets whole. Do not chew, divide, or crush tablets.
Precautions or Warnings for Zyban
Do not take Zyban if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) in the last 14 days.
Zyban is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take Zyban without first talking to your physician if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether Zyban will be harmful to a nursing baby. Do not take Zyban without first talking to your physician if you are breast-feeding a baby.
What to do if you miss a dose of Zyban
If you forget to take a dose, do not take an extra tablet to catch up for the dose you forgot. Wait and take your next tablet at the regular time. Do not take more tablets than your physician prescribed. This is important so you do not increase your chance of having a seizure.
Side effects that may be possible for Zyban
Like all medications, Zyban may cause side effects. Do not rely on this summary alone for information about side effects. Your physician can discuss with you a more complete list of side effects that may be relevant to you. Hypertension (high blood pressure), in some cases severe, has been reported when taking Zyban alone and in combination with nicotine replacement therapy (for example a nicotine patch). The most common side effects include dry mouth and difficulty sleeping. These side effects are generally mild and often disappear after a few weeks. If you have difficulty sleeping, avoid taking your medication too close to bedtime.
The most common side effects that stopped taking Zyban during clinical studies were shakiness and skin rash.
Stop taking Zyban and contact your physician or health care professional if you have signs of an allergic reaction such as a rash, hives, or difficulty in breathing. It is not possible to predict whether a mild rash will develop into a more serious reaction. Therefore, if you experience a skin rash, hives, fever, swollen lymph glands, painful sores in the mouth or around the eyes, or swelling of lips or tongue, tell a physician immediately, since these symptoms may be the first signs of a serious reaction. Discuss any other troublesome side effects with your physician.
How to store Zyban
Store Zyban at room temperature, out of direct sunlight. Keep Zyban in a tightly closed container. Keep Zyban out of the reach of children.
What to do when overdosing on Zyban
Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of a Zyban overdose include seizures, hallucinations, loss of consciousness, weakness, a fast heartbeat, and heart attack.
Other information on Zyban
Avoid alcohol or drink it only in moderation while taking Zyban. Alcohol may increase the risk of having a seizure while taking Zyban. However, if you usually drink a lot of alcohol, talk with your physician before stopping. Suddenly stopping may increase the risk of having a seizure. Talk to your physician about alcohol use before starting treatment with Zyban.
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Zyban may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities.
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