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Jul 12, 01
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Trying to break an addiction...
... that is more addictive then heroin... smoking..
:029: yesh the hardcore cig slinging elf is trying to break an 8 year addiction to the cancer stick. *gasps* .. but it's so hard... you go for so long with out one and just break down and have a smoke... then you feel like shit after cuz you feel like such a weakling cuz you couldn't go for longer then 4 hours without a smoke... it's so depressing eventough tons of ppl say that it's never too late to quit... well with out going on the patch or the gum or zyban... im trying to do it the natural way.. im a natural kinda guy i try to avoid all things synthetic like pills and patches and gums.. except for anti hisimines cuz with out those i would not be able to see in the mornings... but i can't seem to muster enough to keep from smoking... i go threw about a pound of spitz a week and i can't eat them while im at work wich is about 90% of the time im awake.. maybe it's time to try something new??? i heard zyban is pretty good at breaking the addiction but i have questions that i don't really have the time to go out and ask doctors about it.. how much does it cost and wut are some of the side effects, wut are some of the long term affects, are there any compications with foods, drink, medication, otherwise... any one know the answer to any of these questions ppl let me know.. i tried the gum a while back just to see wut it's like and man that shit tastes worse then smoking! and is just about as pricey! and the patch! ha! it's like 4 times the price and i heard that it's irritating as hell! i managed to pretty much managed to pull outta alcholism buy my self with the help of a few close friends that realized how bad it had become.. i guess the first step to breaking an addiciton is to admit that you are addicited... well im addicted... it should get better from here on in rite. rite??? too much thinking i need a smoke.. wait no more smoking! argh!!!!! :Keebler: 
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taken from: http://www.eprescribe.com/Zyban.asp
HOW TO TAKE ZYBAN: Swallow this medication whole. Do not crush or chew them or the sustained activity of the drug will be destroyed and the chances of side effects occurring may be increased. Take as directed, usually twice daily for 7 to 12 weeks. Do not take more or less medication than prescribed. Since this drug can cause sleeplessness at first, it is best not to take near bedtime. It is advised to continue smoking for the first week after starting this drug, until it reaches higher levels in your blood. Do not smoke if using any nicotine products with this drug. Too much nicotine can cause serious side effects.
SIDE EFFECTS: Zyban is generally well tolerated. Dry mouth, headache, increased sweating, constipation, anxiety and fatigue may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor. 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. 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 Zyban is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. DRUG INTERACTIONS: Before taking bupropion tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medications you may use especially MAO inhibitors (e.g., isocarboxazid, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, pargyline, selegiline, furazolidone), levodopa, theophylline, corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone), seizure medications, sedatives, ritonavir, tranquilizers/psychiatric drugs (e.g., chlorpromazine), other antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline), salicylates (e.g., aspirin, salsalate), isoniazid, chlolinesterase inhibitors (e.g., tacrine, donepezil), morphine, and adrenaline-like drugs (e.g., pseudoephedrine). Excess caffeine intake can increase the chance of seizures with this drug. Check all nonprescription/prescription drug labels for caffeine. Consult doctor or pharmacist. A certain product used to help quit smoking contains bupropion. Do not take that product while using this one. NOTES: Do not allow anyone else to take this medication. MISSED DOSE: Take any missed dose as soon as possible but not if it is within 8 hours of the next dose. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Do not "double up" the dose. STORAGE: Store at room temperature and keep away from moisture and sunlight. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.
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Jul 13, 01
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Tony i hope that u are able to fight this stupid addiction off and i know that it is easier said then done. But fuck, u have come this far and u might be saying i haven't actually done anything but u have. Just keep going and don't look back because if u do u will be seeing me about to kick ur ass =P
Last edited by Glendita*; Jul 15, 01 at 03:42 AM.
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Jul 13, 01
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You want the FASTEST way to stop smoking?
Have a heart attack. My dad quit right away after a mild one. Was a smoker for 10 years. Death has quite a way of giving you some 'inspiration'. Good luck in your journey. Last edited by MC Hammered; Jul 13, 01 at 08:58 AM.
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