Zyban 150 mg Tablet, Sustained Action
Side Effects:
This medication is generally well tolerated.
Dry mouth, headache, increased sweating, nausea/vomiting, constipation,
anxiety, fatigue and blurred vision may occur.
If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor.
Report unusual weight loss or gain, palpitations, agitation or
trouble sleeping.
Unlikely but report promptly tremor, dizziness, fainting, mood
changes, slowed movements, difficulty urinating, decreased sex drive
or drowsiness.
Very unlikely but report promptly seizures, mental problems, fever,
muscle aches or yellowing of the eyes or skin.
Notify your doctor immediately if an allergic reaction to this
drug occurs. Symptoms include difficulty breathing, rash and itching.

Precautions:
Before taking bupropion tell your doctor if you have a history
of seizures, head injury, brain tumor; heart, liver or kidney disease,
an eating disorder or any mental conditions, diabetes or if you
have any allergies.
Because of the possibility this drug will make you dizzy and affect
coordination, do not drive or operate machinery until you get used
to the drug's effects.
Limit or avoid consumption of alcoholic beverages; alcohol can
increase your risk of seizures.
Chronic alcohol users who suddenly stop the intake of alcohol
while taking bupropion may increase the risk of having seizures.
Suddenly stopping certain tranquilizers (e.g., diazepam, chlordiazepoxide)
is not recommended because doing so may increase the risk of having
seizures.
Elderly patients may be more sensitive to the effects of this
drug.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant
before taking this drug.
This drug is excreted into breast milk.
Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while
using this drug is not recommended.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. 
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