This medicine is a smoking cessation aid used to help you stop smoking.
How to take this medication
Follow the directions for using this medicine
provided by your doctor. This medicine comes with a patient information
leaflet. Read it carefully. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about this medicine. Swallow whole. Do not break, crush, or
chew before swallowing. If you are taking more than 1 dose each day, allow at least 8 hours between doses.
Side effects
Side effects, that may go away during treatment, include restlessness,
agitation, dizziness, dry mouth, difficulty sleeping, headache, nausea, vomiting, constipation, change in weight, or tremor. If they continue or are bothersome,
check with your doctor. Check with your doctor as soon as possible if you experience confusion, rash, itching, or seizures. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Precautions
It takes 1 week for this medicine to work. Do not stop taking this medicine without checking with your doctor. During the first week of taking this medicine
you should continue to smoke. You should plan to stop smoking during the second week of taking this medicine. This medicine may cause dizziness or a
change in vision. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to this medicine. Do not
drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Before you begin taking any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. Don't take if you are breast-feeding.
Drug interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job. Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this
medicine. Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. Do not use this medicine if you
are also taking HIV protease inhibitors or a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). Additional monitoring of your dose or condition may be needed if you are taking
tramadol. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Use of this medicine is not recommended if you
have a history of muscle or nerve conditions or seizures. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about using this medicine.
Notes
For women: this medicine is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine.
Over dose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or
emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include blurred vision, lightheadedness, confusion, nausea, and seizures.
Missed dose
If you Miss a dose of this medicine, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Storage
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from heat and light.
