Yorkshire Smokefree

Bupropion is only available on prescription, so you'll usually need to see your GP.

When to start and how much to take • Start taking Zyban while you are still smoking • Set a target stop smoking day ideally during the second week you’re taking it
Week 1 Ideally keep smoking while taking Zyban	Days 1 to 6	Take one tablet (150 mg), once a day
	Day 7	Increase your dose to one tablet, twice a day, at least 8 hours apart, and not near to bedtime
Week 2	Carry on taking one tablet, twice a day. Stop smoking this week, on your target stop smoking day.
Weeks 3 to 9	Carry on taking one tablet, twice a day for up to 9 weeks. If you have not been able to stop smoking after 7 weeks, your doctor will advise you to stop taking Zyban. You may be advised to stop taking Zyban gradually, after 7 - 9 weeks

Take your Zyban tablets at least 8 hours apart. Don’t take Zyban near to bedtime - it may cause difficulty in sleeping.
You can take Zyban with or without food.
Swallow your Zyban tablets whole. Don’t chew them, crush them or split them - if you do, the medicine will be released into your body too quickly. This will make you more likely to have side effects, including fits.