Frequently Asked Questions

Glaxosmithkline is the producer of Zyban, an anti-smoking aid that is Nicotine free. Understanding how your medication works is key to helping you maximize the benefit that this medication provides.

Zyban is designed to help smokers gradually quit smoking. By decreasing the urge to smoke, Zyban can make quitting smoking a bearable experience.

It is believed that Zyban works by changing the chemical balance in the brain. This change makes it easier for people to quit smoking and reduces the effects of withdraw on the body.

The two most common side effects from taking Zyban were dry mouth and trouble sleeping. During clinical studies some people stopped using Zyban when they developed a rash or began to have the shakes. If you have any kind of allergic reaction to Zyban stop taking it and immediately contact your doctor. It is best not to drink alcohol, or to drink very little, while taking Zyban. People who drink heavily and then suddenly stop drinking may increase their risk of seizure. Lower alcohol tolerance during treatment with Zyban has also been reported. Be sure to discuss this matter with your doctor before you begin taking Zyban.

Zyban will need to be taken everyday. For the first three days only one tablet should be taken, thereafter two tablets should be taken at least 8 hours apart. Zyban may be taken with or without food. During the first week of treatment people may continue to smoke. After the first week a cutoff point should be set, where the user will totally give up cigarettes. Zyban should continue to be taken for an additional 7 to 12 weeks after a person has stopped smoking.

The information within this FAQ is for your benefit, but cannot replace the advice of your doctor. Only a doctor can assess the risks and benefits of this product to you based on your own personal medical history. Please keep all prescription medications out of the reach of children.