Posted by JohnL on January 6, 2001, at 4:07:44
In reply to Zyban, posted by Sef on January 5, 2001, at 20:58:25
> Does anyone know if there is anything besides welbutrin (Zyban) for quitting smoking? It was the only thing that worked for me, but I had to stop taking it because I was having seizures. I've tried EVERYTHING else, the patch. nicorette gum. the nicotine inhaler, acupuncture (scary!), natural herbs and combinations there of, special diets, AND, cold turkey.
> I am currently on 30mg of Prozac and 100mg 3XD Neurontin. While on Zyban, I had discontinued the Prozac and had not yet been on Neurontin.The tricyclic antidepressant Nortriptyline has been studied successfully for nicotine cessation. From my own personal experience I can tell you Nortriptyline made my cigs taste bad and I didn't crave them as much. Prozac will increase Nortriptyline's blood level considerably though when combined, even up to 3 or 4 weeks after stopping Prozac, so half-doses Nortriptyline would be prudent.
John
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