If prescribing bupropion (Zyban) for tobacco cessation, the instructions to the patient include:
1. Bupropion (Zyban) is started 1 to 2 weeks before the quit date.
2. Nicotine replacement products should not be used with bupropion.
3. If they smoke when taking bupropion they may have increased anxiety and insomnia.
4. Because they are not using bupropion as an antidepressant, they do not need to worry about increased suicide ideation when starting therapy.
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