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Prevention and Cessation of Cigarette Smoking: Control of Tobacco Use (PDQ®)
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Last Modified:
02/26/2009
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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