Smoking Cessation and Continued Risk in Cancer Patients

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	Smoking Cessation and Continued Risk in Cancer Patients (PDQ®)

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Last Modified: 08/14/2008

Bupropion HCl

Brand Dose Side Effects Warning/precaution

Rx = prescription.

Rx Zyban 150 mg/day × 3 days then increase to 300 mg/day × 7–12 weeks Insomnia, dry mouth, dizziness, rhinitis Do not take with Wellbutrin or Wellbutrin SR.

Higher incidence of seizures in patients treated for bulimia or anorexia.

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

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