Anyone trying Wellbutrin to quit?
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Anyone trying Wellbutrin to quit?
| Mon, 08-25-2003 - 11:10pm |
Is or has anyone tried this drug to help you quit smoking? If so, I'd like to hear all about it. Good or bad. I just started today, I really need to quit. I have a 2.5 year old and asthma. So far today i've had maybe 2 cigarettes. I was going to try Zyban, but it's pricey, this one is covered. thanks.

happened to come take one last peek before bed and saw your post.
Your martini glass brings to mind one gal on this board, Mel, who has
tried Wellbutrin in the past. It's EXACTLY the same as the Zyban...so
don't worry about that. Insurance cos will cover the Wellbutrin because
it is also considered an anti-depressant....which just *happens* to help
tons of folks with nicotine cravings
Mel liked it. To be honest, it made me too jittery, but I have a
chemical make-up that reacts that way. Sure wish I COULD take it...
it can REALLY help. I have real-life friends who have quit with the
help of Wellbutrin. Plus...some folks get a little 'down in the
dumps' when trying to quit...so the Wellbutrin helps with that, too.
Just go by the instructions....think you're supposed to continue to
smoke for a week or so, before going cold turkey....isn't that right?
Again, glad you stopped by, and check back soon...I'm sure others will
have more to say on the subject. Possibly one of the cl's can give
you a link to a site with more info on the wellbutrin. I say....give
it a shot! You're doing the right thing with your child and your
asthma...you know that:) It's not easy, but it can be done.
* stel *
* Stel *
Hi Robin,
Welcome to our board and congratulations on quitting smoking! I used the patch to quit but perhaps someone here knows about wellbutrin. I think it's the generic name for zyban and insurance will often cover it but won't zyban. Hope you join us here on your journey to be quit, fit and healthier. :)
Good Luck,
~Golly
Congrats on wanting to quit smoking. Many of us here have quit.
I personally used the Wellbutrin and loved it, LOL
It really helped as far as cravings and mood swings.
Take as diredted and quit smoking altogether after taking it for about 10 days or so ..
Also, please check out our webiste which is on the front of this board when you open it ..
Called *Healthy Habits* It has some great stop smoking tips, information on it ..
It should also have more information on the Wellbutrin.
Sure hope you decide to come back often and share how you're doing with your quit ..
You'll find many of us understand exactly what you'll be going through ..
Also know you will find lots of support and encouragement right here..
Hope to see you again soon ;)
~Hugs~
But a friend of mine, who just wanted to stop smoking because her boyfriend did, took Wellbutrin and it worked like a charm. However, as soon as they brokeup, she went right back to smoking again. So, as long as you're doing it because YOU want to (and need to, as your case my be), it should work just great! I say "Go for it!" because I give much respect to someone who sets out to do something and gets it done, or at least tries very hard to. :-)
~Ri
**Absolutely right hon ..
Has to be for oneself :)
~Hugs~
Hi robin,
Great to see you here again :)
It definitely takes almost the whole two weeks to get the Wellbutrin into your system.
Also know that when you stop smoking .. it works kind of suttle .. IMHO ..As far as the cravings go .. It does not take them away altpgether .. but it just helps a lot.
Some people start smoking less after taking it awhile as they make them taste bad too.
>> I will for sure come back for more support, because obviously, i can get it here
**You will find lots of support here guranteed!
Hope to see you again soon hon :)
~Hugs~
>>It's only been two days and so far my cravings are still the same. KEEP ON TRUCKIN' :) **Good for you on those two days! Just take it one day at a time. :)
Keep on posting the good news. :) You can do it!
~Golly
"Mel on Wheels"
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