Because of the possibility Zyban will make you dizzy and affect coordination, do not drive or operate machinery until you get used to the drug's effects.
Limit or avoid consumption of alcoholic beverages; alcohol can increase your risk of seizures. Chronic alcohol users who suddenly stop the intake of alcohol while taking Zyban may increase the risk of having seizures.
Suddenly stopping certain tranquilizers (e.g., diazepam, chlordiazepoxide) is not recommended because doing so may increase the risk of having seizures.
Special Information if You
Are Pregnant or Breast-feeding
Zyban has not been tested in pregnant women. If you are pregnant or plan
to become pregnant, do your best to quit smoking with the aid of counseling and
support before turning to drug therapy. For the sake of the baby, you should
avoid smoking or taking nicotine in any other form while pregnant.
Zyban appears in breast milk and could affect a nursing infant. Ask your doctor whether it will be better to discontinue the medication or to stop breastfeeding.
Possible Zyban Side Effects
Zyban side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity,
inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it
is safe for you to continue taking the medicine.
The most common Zyban side effects are dry mouth and sleeplessness which are generally mild and usually disappear after a few weeks. If you have difficulty sleeping, avoid taking Zyban close to bedtime and ask your doctor about reducing your dosage.
More common Zyban side effects may include: abdominal pain, abnormal dreams, anxiety, constipation, diarrhea, disturbed concentration, dizziness, joint pain, increased cough, itching, nasal inflammation, nausea, nervousness, rash, sore throat.
Less common Zyban side effects may include: abnormal thinking, allergic reaction, bronchitis, changes in taste, difficulty breathing, dry skin, fever, hives, hot flashes, increased appetite or loss of appetite, increased blood pressure, migraine, mouth ulcers, muscle pain, neck pain, nosebleed, ringing in the ears, shakiness, sinus inflammation, sleepiness, throbbing heartbeat.
Rare Zyban side effects may include: chest pain, feeling of unhappiness, thirst, swelling of the face.
Important
Take your Zyban prescription as prescribed.
