Zyban Prescription?!
Question: I'd like to try zyban after several failed attempts at NRT. I had completed the patches for three months (twice) and instantly took bad cravings after finishing. What I would like to know is are GPs unlikely to presribe it unless it's a last resort, how effective it is etc. I've done the wikipedia research and it's been nothing more than biochemistry jargon. Thanks.
Answers: I'd like to try zyban after several failed attempts at NRT. I had completed the patches for three months (twice) and instantly took bad cravings after finishing. What I would like to know is are GPs unlikely to presribe it unless it's a last resort, how effective it is etc. I've done the wikipedia research and it's been nothing more than biochemistry jargon. Thanks.
If you are interested in Zyban, you should look into Chantix. It has a much higher success rate at the 3 month and 6 month marks. It is expensive if your insurance won't pick up the cost (about $120US).
ive been stopped for six months now. ive only ever used nicorette fresh mint gum, it's realy good. im'e still on them now though. im'e down to four gums a day. you never get over the craving for that rush you feel you need in your chest. you have to evolve copeing mechanisms. you must try 4mg fresh mint gum. iv'e even tryed to start smoking again but it made me feel sick so i know i wont smoke again. thats also because im'e very fit though. just got to get off these gus now. you know it takes at least 4 weeks to get all thows chemicals out of your system and then another 4 to 6 months for your digestive system to change. if tou can get that far then you will have cracked it. i hate the smell of smoke now. every time i get back from my mates house after a couple of beers iv'e got to wash all my clothes they realy stink.
Gp's can prescribe it and will do so if necessary but as with any drugs, there are some contraindications to its use. For example it cannot be prescribed if you are pregnant /breastfeeding or if you have bi-polar disorder. There are various other conditions where caution would have to be used. As with any medication, there are side effects which can make it unacceptable to some patients.
Some patients have found it helped them to stop smoking, others have found it didn't help...in other words, like with gum, patches etc, it isn't a 'miracle' cure and there is still a certain amount of willpower needed.
The best thing to do is to discuss it with the Dr as he knows your medical history and whether this is a suitable drug for you. There is some good information to be found on the following link (and mostly jargon free)http://www.patient.co.uk/DisplayConcepts...
Good luck
Dragondrums has given you really good advice. Your GP would prescribe it for you if it were indicated and you were safe to take it.
Also totally agree that as with any other stop smoking aid, it is not an "instant" or "miracle" cure and the will power stil needs to be there.
The best thing to do is go and have a chat with your GP about it.
Have you had a look at this website?
It might help...
http://gosmokefree.nhs.uk/
Good luck!