Zyban - Day #1

[matcom]

Dear Diary,

No real difference. Doc told me a couple of weeks before smoking will seem "wierd".

Anti-depressants are cool so I am told. We shall see. Hoping to at least cut the smoking down.

Scotch still tastes gooooood.

[Fenris]

1. You left all the X-rated parts out of your diary.

x(

[Misunderestimator]

2. I quit with Wellbutrin... 6 weeks now, cold turkey.

And five days ago I quit the Wellbutrin. Had a huge anxiety attack the day after quitting and slept barely one hour that night (so just a caution). Then no effect at all. I'm way past the nicotine addiction, and really am completely free of any cravings to smoke.

Good luck to you! :thumbsup:

(Also... a really good book that helped me a lot... "Easyway to Quit Smoking" by Allen Carr.)

:hi:

(Edited for general info... Wellbutrin and Zyban are the same thing... Bupropion is the generic drug.)

[bigwillq]

8. Good for you Mis...

:hi:

[Misunderestimator]

20. Thanks, will!

:hi:

[bigwillq]

21. I would love to quit.

I did for a year and a half about six years ago but then turned 21 and started again when I went to the bar (every night!)

A silly question---Does a doctor just prescribe those type of stop-smoking meds to everyone or what? Do you need to be evaluated first?

[Misunderestimator]

22. Funny question... I just moved here, so I had to find a doctor anyway...

on my first visit, I asked if he would prescribe it and he did. I'm sure it depends on the doctor... this one didn't do too much evaluation other than the standard stuff.

[bigwillq]

24. Thanks.

I am going to the dr. next week so I may ask him for a prescript.


Another ques---Do you have to quick cold turkey when on the meds? or do you drop off the longer you're on the meds???

[matcom]

25. doc told me a few weeks

keep doing what you're doing and let the meds take over is what he said

[bigwillq]

27. Thanks for the info.

:hi:

[Misunderestimator]

29. Yeah, what Matcom said...

I quit cold turkey, but most people don't.

[asthmaticeog]

23. That's excellent, MisU.

I've *really* been wanting to try a Zyban quit, but my insurance won't cover smoking cessation (:wtf:), so I'll have to save up for awhile.

Anyway, I'm always glad to hear it when someone kicks! :hi:

[Misunderestimator]

30. If you get the generic... it's only about $50 for a month's supply...

I only used it for 6 weeks...

The brand stuff (Zyban and Wellbutrin) costs upwards of $150.

[GOPisEvil]

3. Good luck.

For what it's worth, my dad quit cold turkey. He substituted chewing gum for the cigarettes. He chewed like a madman for a while, but he's been smoke-free for years now.

[matcom]

4. thought about that but THIS way....

i get DDDDDDDRRRRRRUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGSSSSSSSSSS!!! :D

[GOPisEvil]

9. Heehee...true.

I've heard of folks having problems with nightmares, etc. So be careful. I've also got friends who've used it successfully. Just think, no more standing out in the snow smoking. :D

[Dogmudgeon]

5. My mother quit by using Wellbutrin

After three weeks, she suddenly realized smoking was "uninteresting" and stopped. Just like that. After 50 years of smoking.

Hope it works that way for you, too.

--p!

[Wickerman]

6. how much?

mg?

[matcom]

10. 150

[Wickerman]

11. you are going to enjoy!

And yep, it should make somking seem like a worthless activity. I quit using Wellbutrin once. Same stuff. The only caution is that you might not sleep real well with it, but there is a mild sedative they sometimes prescribe with it. Oh, and when yourself off when its time - cold turkey is NOT the way to go.

Good drugs. :thumbsup:

[matcom]

12. it says don't take with alcohol

fucking liars :D

don't think i'll need the "sedative"

[Misunderestimator]

13. Actually, I read that if you abruptly stop drinking alcohol

if you are a regular drinker, while on bupropion, it could increase the risk of seizures. :shrug:

[matcom]

15. well, THAT ain't likely to happen

:D

[Misunderestimator]

16. Yeah... wasn't likely to happen with me either.

:D

[matcom]

17. did you use Zyban?

did it work?

[Misunderestimator]

19. I used the generic Bupropion, same stuff... Yes, it worked.

I quit the day I started using it, because I was sick of coughing and reached the limit. And because I'm stubborn.

Every other time I've quit, I've used nicotine gum or the patch, and I've always continued to crave smoking. And then I would start smoking again as if I had never quit. This is the FIRST time that I haven't used any nicotine replacement, so the nicotine is finally out of my system entirely. And voila... seriously... no craving. And NSMA smokes around me too. (I'm working on her.) Aside from occasionally thinking it would be nice to have a cigarette, it really is NOTHING at all not to. And every day it's easier. Swear.

[Wickerman]

14. I wasn't very good about that either

back in the day, but, uh, I must say you might want to read about riskof seizure with EtOH. :scared:

[bigwillq]

7. Best of luck matcom.

:hi:

[sasquatch]

18. While you're popping Zyban you can join the DU fantasy league

League ID#: 231257
League Name: DU Fantasy League 2005
Password: bushsucks
it's at www.yahoo.com

[Droopy]

26. I'm using Wellbutrin which I think is the same thing as Zyban

I've been taking Wellbutrin for the past year to treat depression. I've smoked that whole time. In fact I've smoked regularly for 15 years. I finally decided to quit smoking 7 days ago. I've probably tried about a hundred times before this with no success. I've tried the gum before as well. But I have been smoke free for the last 7 days and it has been easier than all the times I had tried before. I still have cravings, but it doesn't feel like I'm going to die if I don't have a smoke like it did before. Hopefully you'll be posting about one week smoke free pretty soon and I'll be posting about 2 weeks.

[bloom]

28. Good luck!

My husband went that route. It was the only way he could quit. Been a few years now.

[proud patriot]

31. All my best , I've been ciggarette free for 7 months

:hi:

[Duncan Grant]

32. Today is my one year anniversary.

I wouldn't kid you about that - I quit one year ago today.

Here's a website I visited regularly when I first quit: www.quitmeter.com The positive reinforcement was very helpful. According to quitmeter, I've not smoked 7,300 cigarettes in the last year and I've saved $1,825. I have cause for celebration! :woohoo:

Good luck with it, matcom. You can do it! :thumbsup:

[Droopy]

33. Thanks for the link

[Duncan Grant]

36. You're welcome!

Congrats on your 7 days, Droopy! :bounce: :thumbsup:

I was going to tell you a smoking story but decided against it - those damn 'triggers' are everywhere. During my first month, I altered almost every pattern I had with my habit. I took a different route to work, change my lunch routine, walked, took the stairs, etc.

You're doing great, keep up the good work! :hi:

[bigwillq]

34. Great job!

I'm happy for you!:hi:

[Duncan Grant]

37. Thanks!

I'm not spending much time on DU this summer but it sure is nice to see you - hope all is going well bigwillq :D :hi:!

[Misunderestimator]

35. Yay! Good for you!

:hi:

(And when are WE going to get together?)

[Duncan Grant]

39. How about the Walt Disney Concert Hall? ;)

It's been about a year since I've seen you, hasn't it? :hi: :hug:

Let's go to a performance at the Disney Concert Hall! There's something about you and stunning architecture... :D

[Misunderestimator]

41. Absolutely! Let's do that.

It will be our anniversary celebration! :hug:

[Clintmax]

38. I'd like to quit too, even though I enjoy it so much...

I didn't know you could quit with Welbutrin and the like. Interesting!

[sasquatch]

40. Anti-depressants kill sex drive

or at least when I started taking Paxil it did for me.
:(

[Fiona]

42. Not Wellbutrin-

it enhances it.

[hyphenate]

43. You can do it!!!

Think about all the good that can result from this!! No horrid smell to clothing, no left over odors in the house from smoke. Clearer lungs, making hiking and other outdoor stuff seem effortless. Being able to taste food in its best again!

Good luck!

[SnowGoose]

44. worked for me - I wasn't even trying to quit!

I took the wellbutrin as an attempt to treat my ADD, and I just lost the desire for a smoke. weird.

I also had way far-out dreams - so far out, in fact, I quit taking the wellbutrin eventually. Didn't start smoking again, though.

Best of luck to you man - that smoking habit WILL kill you. And isn't there a lot left to experience in life?