Bupropion / Zyban
SMOKING CESSATION

Bupropion / Zyban

Quit without nicotine.

Smoking CessationBupropion SR 150mg — tablets in a bottleMenWomen
Starting at$453 MO: $45 (WL suggested retail)
About

About Bupropion

Bupropion is an atypical antidepressant that is FDA-approved for smoking cessation under the brand name Zyban. It works by altering levels of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain — chemicals involved in addiction and mood regulation. Unlike nicotine replacement therapy, Bupropion is a non-nicotine oral medication that reduces cravings, helps manage withdrawal symptoms, and improves quit success rates.

Snapshot

The essentials

Strength
150mg SR
Tablets in a bottle, quantity 180 for a 3-month supply.
Start
1 week before
Treatment usually begins one week before your target quit date.
Time to results
7–10 days
Most patients notice reduced cravings within 7–10 days; full effect at 2–4 weeks.
Suggested retail
$45 / 3 months
Per the medication reference document.
How it works

Your protocol, step by step

1

DOPAMINE & NOREPINEPHRINE MODULATION

Bupropion inhibits the reuptake of dopamine and norepinephrine, helping stabilise mood and reduce irritability and cravings commonly experienced during nicotine withdrawal.

2

CRAVING REDUCTION

By altering brain reward circuits tied to nicotine, Bupropion decreases the pleasure derived from smoking, helping break the behavioural and chemical cycle of addiction.

3

NICOTINE-FREE THERAPY

As a non-nicotine option, Bupropion helps smokers quit without perpetuating physical nicotine dependence.

Benefits

What patients look for

Clinically proven to double quit rates compared to placebo
Reduces nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms
Helps prevent relapses during stressful situations
Can be combined with other quit strategies or support groups
Non-nicotine option for patients with NRT sensitivity
FAQ

Questions, answered

Start with 150mg once daily for 3 days, then increase to 150mg twice daily. Therapy is typically continued for 7–12 weeks, and longer for relapse prevention. If you miss a dose, skip it and take your next dose on schedule — do not double up.

Prescription products require a medical evaluation by a licensed provider. Treatment is only prescribed when clinically appropriate. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved products. Prices are as listed and may vary by dose, supply length and pharmacy.