Posted by vanessa33 on November 15, 2003, at 12:04:05
In reply to Re: wellbutrin to quit smoking, posted by wondering on November 15, 2003, at 9:34:44
Thank you for your comments, Wondering! That was very helpful.
Actually, the doctor who prescribed the welbutrin said NOT to go on the patch. He said he's quite sure I'll "sneak cigarettes" (How's that for a vote of confidence? :) But he's probably right!) And he says that sneaking cigarettes is VERY bad for you while on the patch.
He says smoking while on welbutrin, however, is fine. So he recommended simply taking the pills, continuing to smoke, and letting the cravings decrease to where I'm smoking a little less each day, and finally, not at all. But he said, "Don't do the patch. Cause I know you'll smoke while you're on it and that's BAD."
Interestingly - in case others find this interesting - he also said there are different "kinds" of smokers and that I'm the kind who will do better with welbutrin-quitting than patch-quitting. He says some people are very, very addicted specifically to the nicotine. And for them, the patch is best. But others like me, are more addicted to 'the idea of smoking', and for them, welbutrin is more effective than the patch. Just thought that was interesting!
Thank you all for your remarks. I'm starting to look at those pills differently and thinking I might give it a shot.
Has anyone else quit on welbutrin?
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