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always_hot · Jul 27, 2007, 06:13 PM

Hi everyone! I have tried to quit smoking on and off for the last couple of years I have went cold turkey, used the patch and tried the commit lozenges. I just can't seem to kick the habit which is odd because I have kicked some pretty bad habits in my past that were much worse then smoking. So now I am thinking of asking my doctor about Welbutrin. I read that doctors can perscribe it as a quit smoking aid so I am very interested. Does anyone know about welbutrin and has anyone taken it? Would really like to know everyone's thoughts on this it would be very helpful!

J_9 · Jul 27, 2007, 06:17 PM

Wellbutrin, better known as Zyban in the quitting smoking circles works very well for some people. You must understand, if you don't already, that this is an anti-depressant. It is used for depression as well as smoking cessation.

I have a friend that used it for a month and has been smoke free for 2 years. I on the other hand had some very terrible reactions to it, including temporary dementia.

It is not something to undertake lightly. Please discuss ALL side effects with your doctor.

GlindaofOz · Jul 27, 2007, 06:24 PM

I don't know about wellbutrin - but I can tell you how I kicked the habit for good cold turkey.

I started getting B12 injections twice a week after I had some research about how others were able to kick the habit with no withdrawals or no side effects. On top of that I went twice a week and got acupuncture as well. I have to say I was shocked at how well it worked. I had no symptoms and not even one single craving for a cigarette. It was awesome and since I got three other friends to quit the same way. (always have to spread the good stuff ;) )