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	Prevention and Cessation of Cigarette Smoking: Control of Tobacco Use (PDQ®)

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Table 6. Bupropion Hydrochloride

Brand Dose Side Effects Warning/Precaution

d = day; Rx = prescription; wk = week.

Rx Zyban 150 mg/d X 3 d then increase to 300 mg/d X 7–12 wk Insomnia, dry mouth, dizziness, rhinitis Do not take with Wellbutrin or Wellbutrin SR

Higher incidence of seizures in patients treated for bulimia, anorexia

Do not prescribe >300 mg/d for patients being treated for bulimia

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