Nicotine Pills

A non-nicotine pill that helps you quit smoking
Even if you read this, progress is being made in the field of drugs designed to help you quit smoking. As it happens, a new application as an aid to quit smoking has been found for a drug that has been around for some time. Although it does not eliminate all your desires by himself, he can help. It is not a panacea for smoking cessation, but a little help can go a long way.

What this drug, you ask? For its application as an aid to quit smoking, it is sold under the name (the active ingredient in Zyban is bupropion hydrochloride). The same drug was sold as an antidepressant under the name Wellbutrin for a while now. Zyban is promoted as the first non-nicotine drug on the market to treat addiction to nicotine.

Zyban works by increasing levels in the brain of dopamine and norepinephrine, which is the same effect that nicotine has on the brain. It mimics the action of nicotine, which reduces cravings themselves.

Using this medicine may give smokers the same sense of well-being as does nicotine, while being able to wean themselves from cigarettes. Many ex-smokers have had success with this method of reducing food cravings. However, these pills are much more effective when taken in conjunction with a program to stop smoking and change the behavior of children.

Research has suggested that nicotine-free pill is more effective in helping smokers to quit than the nicotine patch. The pill and the patch used in combination is a very effective method to quit smoking cigarettes, but can increase blood pressure.

It is recommended that Zyban be taken twice daily, morning and evening. However, it takes about one week for the levels of the drug to build up sufficient strength in the body, therefore, Zyban should be started at least one week before actually quitting. Most of those who take the pill to quit smoking to set a date to quit smoking in one to two weeks of beginning medication, and stay there for two to three months.

This pill is not a non-nicotine prescription medication during the, and is available only by prescription. A physician should be consulted first in any case, that Zyban is not for everyone. You should not take Zyban if you:

* Pregnant or nursing yet.
* Someone who has a history of eating disorders (eg, bulimia or anorexia nervosa.)
* Currently taking or have recently taken any medication for depression MAO.
* Already taking Wellbutrin, or other medications containing bupropion hydrochloride.
* Epileptic, or suffering from a seizure disorder other.

Warning: seizures disorders are a particular concern. Bupropion is known to cause seizures in about 1 in 1,000 people taking the drug. most commonly reported side effects are dry mouth and insomnia.