Zyban

Nidge · 28-04-2008, 17:34

After the events of the last few weeks I've decided to give up the ciggies, I've been to the doctors this morning and he's put me on a course of Zyban, I can still smoke for the first 5-7 days then the drug kicks in and your away. Has anyone been on the Zyban and had good results??

peanutkp · 28-04-2008, 17:44

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Originally Posted by Nidge

After the events of the last few weeks I've decided to give up the ciggies, I've been to the doctors this morning and he's put me on a course of Zyban, I can still smoke for the first 5-7 days then the drug kicks in and your away. Has anyone been on the Zyban and had good results??

My brother used that and he's not smoked since so it worked for him. The other bad thing I've read (you always hear the bad) is that some people tend to top themselves whilst on it. Other than that, sounds ok.

I think it blocks the pleasure receptors in the brain or something like that, so you'll soon forget all about sex, chocolate, etc things like that soon.

Nidge · 28-04-2008, 18:05

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Originally Posted by peanutkp

My brother used that and he's not smoked since so it worked for him. The other bad thing I've read (you always hear the bad) is that some people tend to top themselves whilst on it. Other than that, sounds ok.

I think it blocks the pleasure receptors in the brain or something like that, so you'll soon forget all about sex, chocolate, etc things like that soon.

Cheers mate thanks for the reply. I hope it works for me because I've had enough of smoking.

peanutkp · 28-04-2008, 18:11

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Cheers mate thanks for the reply. I hope it works for me because I've had enough of smoking.

I had enough too, then I ain't, then I have, then I ain't.....

But good luck anyway, just keep positive and keep remembering why you are giving up. Let us know how you get on with it.

handyman · 28-04-2008, 18:39

Gave up over 3 years ago and already saved over £5500 :-)

Nidge · 28-04-2008, 18:46

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Gave up over 3 years ago and already saved over £5500 :-)

That's what I'm looking at doing, 20 bensons a day @ £5.50 a packet X by 365 days equates to £2,000 a year. Not a bad saving that.

**Rob M** · 28-04-2008, 18:58

Can't really add much more to this thread other than to say good luck

I gave up a few years ago, just stopped completely, and I still have cravings sometimes.

Sirius · 28-04-2008, 18:58

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Originally Posted by Nidge

After the events of the last few weeks I've decided to give up the ciggies, I've been to the doctors this morning and he's put me on a course of Zyban, I can still smoke for the first 5-7 days then the drug kicks in and your away. Has anyone been on the Zyban and had good results??

Good luck Nidge.

I gave them up 4 years ago using Zyban. Have NEVER touched a ciggie since and dont need to.

frogstamper · 28-04-2008, 19:09

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Originally Posted by Nidge

That's what I'm looking at doing, 20 bensons a day @ £5.50 a packet X by 365 days equates to £2,000 a year. Not a bad saving that.

Even living here on the south coast with easy access to the ferries and channel tunnel, going to France for my cigarette's is getting increasingly expensive. Where as a few years back 200 B+H were £21.00, now they are £37.00, so unless you are buying 1000s the saving isn't so great, add to that when you have so many cigarettes at home you tend to smoke more anyway. As with all these "smoking solutions" Nidge, ultimately its down to you, anyway good luck mate.

mr_bo · 28-04-2008, 21:09

Good luck with the Zyban, let us know how it is..

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Originally Posted by frogstamper

Even living here on the south coast with easy access to the ferries and channel tunnel, going to France for my cigarette's is getting increasingly expensive. Where as a few years back 200 B+H were £21.00, now they are £37.00, so unless you are buying 1000s the saving isn't so great, add to that when you have so many cigarettes at home you tend to smoke more anyway. As with all these "smoking solutions" Nidge, ultimately its down to you, anyway good luck mate.

Pride of Bilbao

alferret · 28-04-2008, 22:05

Dont know about Zyban personally although my missus tried with them and it didnt work as well as a guy from work although he has cut down quite a lot.

Champix IIRC has had 5 suicides directly linked with it, but the rate for giving up is higher after 1 year on Champix than Zyban.

Best of luck in your quest for giving up mate.

I'm 2 years and 2 weeks a non smoker.

superbiatch · 28-04-2008, 22:14

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Originally Posted by peanutkp

My brother used that and he's not smoked since so it worked for him. The other bad thing I've read (you always hear the bad) is that some people tend to top themselves whilst on it. Other than that, sounds ok.

I think it blocks the pleasure receptors in the brain or something like that, so you'll soon forget all about sex, chocolate, etc things like that soon.

I think you're confusing Zyban with Champix. Zyban was originally an anti-depressant which was found to help people quit smoking. People who have any major health conditions and especially seizure related should not use Zyban. We prescribe it to few people these days, but for those who do use it - quit rates are good. It was introduced here for smoking cessation about 4 years ago.

Champix (the new wonder drug) affects the receptors in the brain and makes smoking not as pleasurable. After a few days most wonder why they actually smoke at all and give up smoking by about day 10. There are very few contra-indications with Champix, although a history of mental health problems might well rule you out as there have been some possibly-linked suicide (and suicide attempts) in the last 12 months.

Unfortunately we don't know if these people were likely to have commited (or tried to commit) suicide if they hadn't used Champix and I know Pfizer are looking into this at the moment. Initial results with Champix in my area show 60% of those who are quit at 4 week follow up, are still quit 6 months later - so looking good so far.

Enuff · 28-04-2008, 22:56

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Originally Posted by alferret

Dont know about Zyban personally although my missus tried with them and it didnt work as well as a guy from work although he has cut down quite a lot.

Champix IIRC has had 5 suicides directly linked with it, but the rate for giving up is higher after 1 year on Champix than Zyban.

Best of luck in your quest for giving up mate.

I'm 2 years and 2 weeks a non smoker.

You must mean Chantix

**Matt D** · 28-04-2008, 23:18

Chantix (US) = Champix (Europe) = Varenicline

Nidge · 29-04-2008, 05:04

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Good luck Nidge.

I gave them up 4 years ago using Zyban. Have NEVER touched a ciggie since and dont need to.

Cheers Sirus I'll see how I get on. According to the Doctor Zyban has a good rate of sucess, I'm a bit miffed that I have to carry on smoking while taking the tablets.