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Zyban, if you didn’t know, is the same Wellbutrin, a drug used to treat depression.  The side effect of helping people quit smoking was discovered quite by accident.  But I think that story has been around long enough that most of us know it, so we won’t drone on about it.

Zyban rates second on our pharmaceutical ratings mainly because it DOESN’T contain nicotine, however we still believe Chantix is a better choice. 

Using Zyban is simple.  Take two pills per day for two weeks and then stop smoking completely while continuing on with your medication for a further six to ten weeks.

The downside is that in most cases you need a doctor’s visit to get a prescription because make no mistake about it, Zyban is a drug – it has side effects and some can be serious.  This is why you need a medical consultation.  We recommend you read the information found on Zyban’s website to see the ups and downs for yourself.

Pros:   

• Not nicotine based

• Easy to use

 Cons:  

• Need a prescription in most cases

• Can have serious side effects

• Lacks a support system

• No guarantees