HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Medication To Help Quit Smoking

I have to stop smoking. I had in the past use wellbutin and had a seizure. I have, something in my genes or somewhere that can cause me seizures. Ididn't know that. My Dr. wants me to take a smaller amount of it. Is there another product that can help me quit smoking?
Wed, 19 Nov 2014
Report Abuse
Psychiatrist,  's  Response
Thanks for asking from HCM

Wellbutrin or Bupropion is a good drug that reduces anxiety and craving after a person stops smoking. The drug reduces seizure threshold so possibly it could have caused seizure, but you have mentioned that you have seizures before also. Still the drug increases the risk of seizures. Other drug like Varenicline can prove useful in your case. The drug help to reduce symptoms due to nicotine withdrawal and it doesn't cause seizures.

Nicotine gums will also prove useful in your case. The gums replace amount of nicotine of smoking and help to reduce symptoms. Consult a Psychiatrist for expert opinion.

Thanks
I find this answer helpful
Note: In case of any other concern or query related to prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, or the recovery of persons with the any type of addiction or substance use, follow up with our Addiction Medicine Specialist. Click here to book a consultation now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Medication To Help Quit Smoking

Thanks for asking from HCM Wellbutrin or Bupropion is a good drug that reduces anxiety and craving after a person stops smoking. The drug reduces seizure threshold so possibly it could have caused seizure, but you have mentioned that you have seizures before also. Still the drug increases the risk of seizures. Other drug like Varenicline can prove useful in your case. The drug help to reduce symptoms due to nicotine withdrawal and it doesn t cause seizures. Nicotine gums will also prove useful in your case. The gums replace amount of nicotine of smoking and help to reduce symptoms. Consult a Psychiatrist for expert opinion. Thanks