Zyban User Reviews & Ratings

• Jos...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 10, 2020

For Smoking Cessation "I used Zyban as prescribed in 2001 and quit for 15 years until 2016 when both parents passed away, which I hit the hardest difficult time of my life. I tried hard to quit, but it's been 4 years and now it's June 2020. Today I picked up my new prescription starting in the next couple of days, and I'm going to beat this habit for a long time. All I wanted to say, the med works like a miracle. The 1st day, I had a small urge to light up a cigarette, and after puffing for a couple of minutes, the taste was unbearable. Had no side effects and loved the feeling of not being drawn to smoking every 10 minutes. It's one of the best meds out there to stop smoking, but depending on your body chemistry, tolerance, and nicotine withdrawal. Definitely worth taking it to get your life back to normal."

• Aja...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 8, 2018

For Smoking Cessation "I had my first cigarette when I was seven years old. By the time I was 51, I was smoking 35 a day. I tried patches, hypnotherapy, and cold turkey, but none worked. Cold turkey was the worst, giving me stomach pains for 9 days in a row. I eventually went to my doctor for help, and he recommended Zyban. Almost immediately, it worked. Day 1 wasn't the best, but by day 4, I had the smoking habit licked. For me, it is a miracle because I always thought that I would never beat it. But Zyban saved me. That was 12 years ago. I now know that under no circumstances will I ever smoke cigarettes again. I can't thank the manufacturers or my doctor enough for my release from this evil addiction."

• Ger...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 21, 2020

For Smoking Cessation "I stopped smoking on January 22, 2019. Used Zyban as prescribed for 2 months and had no need to take my prescription for a third month. This was my first quit attempt, and today, after 485 days of staying quit, I am prepared to carefully announce (never let the guard down) that I think I have beaten a 30-year-long addiction of 25 plus cigarettes a day. Together with a strong desire to quit, Zyban helped a lot, and I would recommend it for sure. As the King of Norway said upon quitting, I also want to say 'It was disappointingly easy' (Wonder if he used Zyban)."

• Bil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 2, 2018

For Smoking Cessation "Here it is the 11th day and I am not interested in a cig. Even after I ate. It's really weird because I don't have that anxious feeling I would get if I even went for an hour without. I lit one up today just to see if the nicotine would make me feel different. You know how it does after you've gone a long time without a cig, at a movie or eating, etc... I felt nothing. I can't explain how it's working but it makes me feel like I never was a smoker. I've been smoking for 30 years, a pack and a half a day! This medicine is freaking amazing!"

• Tee...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 8, 2014

For Smoking Cessation "I smoked from age 15 to 50, up to 3 packs a day. I quit many times and suffered greatly. Plan 2: Decrease number of cigarettes a day, then quit. I decreased to 10-12 a day for about 10 months. Started Zyban and quit 7 days later. Went to Las Vegas of all places and all the smoking didn't tempt me. I am now 66 and haven't had a smoke since."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 10, 2019

For Smoking Cessation "Took Zyban as prescribed for 6 days and decided to quit smoking on day 7. Today is day 78 of my quitting, and I stopped taking the pills after 2 months. This is my first quit attempt after 33 years of smoking 25 a day. I believe Zyban helped a lot and can recommend it for sure, but you still need to want to quit."

• Ivy...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 11, 2015

For Smoking Cessation "I used Zyban to quit smoking in 1999. To me, it was a miracle drug. I had smoked 1-1.5 packs/day for 33 years! What it does is change your brain chemistry to like you never smoked; consequently, you don't have any inclination to even want a cigarette! I have never smoked since nor had any desire to. If I had kept smoking, I probably wouldn't be alive to have my 72nd birthday next October (2015)."

• bel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 18, 2019

For Smoking Cessation "I took Zyban to help quit smoking after several other attempts including cold turkey and laser treatment. It took me 9 days to quit completely. I gave into the cravings the first week, but by day 9, I wasn't craving at all. I couldn't have any alcohol at first while I was adjusting, but also didn't really want any (I usually love my beer). I was able to have a social drink after about 2 weeks. I thought it would be hard as smoking is usually associated with drinking, but to be honest, it wasn't, and I smoked for 20 years! I also didn't really want to quit, I love smoking and the social aspect that comes with it, but I guess enough was enough. It certainly helped the pocketbook!"

• Win...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 29, 2014

For Smoking Cessation "I'm 21 years old, and I used to smoke 25 cigarettes a day for 3 years. When I first started taking Zyban, I honestly wasn't sure if I wanted to quit or keep smoking, but I thought, why not try! For the first 8-10 days, my morning dose made me very nauseous and feel like I was either going to vomit or faint, but I never did. Since I set my quit date with Zyban, I have never touched a cigarette since, and it has been 6 months now. The only caution I would like to share is that it only takes away the cravings! You still have to say no to having a cigarette."

• Jef...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 2, 2014

For Smoking Cessation "Tried quitting cold turkey and was so grumpy had to decide between quitting or my marriage, chose marriage. Tried Zyban, quit after 10 days, been a month and have not had any sign of grumpiness, withdrawal, or anxiety. I call them my magic pills."

• JoZ...
• January 18, 2013

For Smoking Cessation "I've been smoke-free for one and a half months and I largely credit Zyban for this. I am 40 years old, 15 a day smoker for 25 years. I have tried to stop smoking a few times over the past decade, but I end up very agitated and depressed, so resorted to cigarettes again. Previously, I have tried patches, lozenges as well as Champix, which worked for the duration I was on it, but gave me terrible nausea. This time has been quite easy, I credit Zyban for this. The first few days of taking Zyban were pretty tough mentally the first week; I felt spaced out, trippy, and also suffered a bit of insomnia, slightly blurred vision when reading, and teeth grinding. However, these all dissipated, the only effect I have now is minor dry mouth."

• Don...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 3, 2020

For Smoking Cessation "I was warned I would lose one or both legs due to smoking in 1999, and my GP offered this drug only if I was serious about stopping smoking. As a two-course treatment, I was told I would be tested after four weeks for staying away from smoking. The first course I tried, and after eight days, I began to smoke dramatically less after being a 40-a-day smoker for over 20 years. The second course went well, and after 20 years, I have not had a cigarette since. Sometimes I used to stand beside someone smoking for a quick sniff, but I never felt like restarting. If your GP offers this treatment, grab it with both hands."

• Cdn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 1, 2018

For Smoking Cessation "Smoked for 10 years, a pack a day for about 5 of them. Military doctor recommended I take Zyban to quit. I was skeptical, but about 4 days into the medication, it felt as though I forgot I was a smoker. No cravings after meals, wake up and don't even think to smoke, it truly is phenomenal. I quit 2 days after taking the drug and stayed on for 2 weeks to wean off. Life-changing."

• Mic...
• April 7, 2016

For Smoking Cessation "I smoked for thirty years. I thought I'd die with a cigarette in my mouth. I tried everything and I still went back to smoking. Zyban was my last chance. I smoked at first and started to taper off. If there were side effects, I don't really remember them. It took three weeks before I had the guts to not smoke. I lost the cravings rather quicker than I thought possible. I haven't smoked for 12 years now. I still can't believe I'm a nonsmoker. Even at the worst time in my life, I still never felt like a cigarette. I can honestly say I'm not a reformed smoker, I'm truly a nonsmoker."

• Hos...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 29, 2018

For Smoking Cessation "Smoked 30 years. Took Zyban while smoking for a couple weeks and kind of just forgot that I ever smoked. Mentally it made me nauseous to even think of a cigarette. Never looked back. It's been 20 years and the funny thing is that while I could never smoke a cigarette, I've tried a couple times just for fun and YUK, I can occasionally smoke a cigar. Not sure why but I will say, Zyban will kill cigarette addiction. Of course, you can find reasons to start again but it will be very difficult after Zyban. Worked the same for my wife. Do It !!"

• Anonymous
• April 17, 2015

For Smoking Cessation "Absolutely miracle med for smoking cessation! I smoked for 15 years (anywhere from 2-4 packs/day). Had the attitude, 'if I quit, I quit, if I don't, I don't'. Within 10 days, I stopped. I did experience a few side effects that were no big deal (insomnia, funny taste in mouth). I didn't have a 'stop-date', just one day I lit a cigarette, took about three drags, then put it out. That was 14 years ago. Took me about 5 years to say I quit - I always said, 'I haven't had a cigarette in a while'. I still have my half carton as my trophy ,-)"

• exs...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 16, 2017

For Smoking Cessation "I went to my doctor and requested a totally different medication. Medication to give me energy which support my quitting and keep me from putting on weight. Well, he decided to give me Zyban. Zyban gave me the energy I needed to exercise, stay alert, keep my mind off the cravings, and eat a healthy diet. I lost weight on Zyban. After 2 weeks smoking with the medication, I had my last smoke. The cravings were incredibly minimal. Yes, I still thought about smoking and I still do. But the cravings were bearable. I could manage. They were easy! Zyban made me realize quitting smoking is easy and can be done. I urge you to try if you haven't before. No negative feedback whatsoever on this drug."

• Bob...
• July 27, 2019

For Smoking Cessation "Took this Zyban to help my pack-a-day habit! Yes, it works, cravings are gone. However, it spun me into a rage, angry, aggressive, couldn’t help myself... so yes, I’ve quit smoking, but almost lost myself and my family in the process!"

• Anonymous
• January 4, 2012

For Smoking Cessation "Smoked for 40+ years. Tried all the patches, vitamin B shots, hypnosis, all of which did not work. Took Zyban as soon as it was available by prescription, and both my wife and I quit smoking in less than a week. Final smoke was in September 1998."

• vik...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 26, 2013

For Smoking Cessation "Zyban is amazing! I started taking Zyban 18 days ago, though it took me longer than what it said to quit, I finally quit 4 days ago, and I feel great. I tried Champix and had a bad reaction to it, the patches the same. I also have quit cold turkey. But with Zyban, there is no urge or cravings. The only time I think about having a cigarette is when I have idle time, but I have found ways to keep myself busy doing other things. Thanks to Zyban- it's a great medication that really works!"

• mrr...
• May 20, 2015

For Smoking Cessation "I wasn't sure if I wanted to quit or not, and the first few days on Zyban weren't great. I was in a horrible mood and was convinced the pills weren't going to do anything. Continued smoking like normal and on the eighth day of taking the meds, I took a few drags and knew it would be my last one. It was like something just clicked in my brain. Have been using zero-nicotine liquid in a vaporizer a few times a day just for the menthol sensation, but other than that I haven't had a cigarette since!"

• Yel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 9, 2013

For Smoking Cessation "After 25 years of heavy smoking, I quit in five days! (Though I enjoyed smoking so much!) This happened 13 years ago. Since then - no cravings. My husband followed my example: the same result seven days later."

• Ex ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 23, 2015

For Smoking Cessation "I smoked for 8 years, anywhere from half a pack to a pack a day. I started Zyban, gave myself 1 week to taper down then stopped smoking completely. I looked into many options and decided to try Zyban as it appeared to have less severe side effects. I wasn't even sure I wanted to quit smoking and definitely thought I would struggle and just keep going back to the excuse 'well I tried'. I took the medication for 12 weeks as advised by my doctor and have been smoke-free ever since. I know some people have side effects but don't let that put you off, everybody reacts differently to medication so why not try it. As a smoker, what do you have to lose? I am so happy with the results I have achieved and would recommend this to anyone."

• del...
• March 18, 2017

For Smoking Cessation "I'm taking Contrave, which contains Zyban. Immediately, my cravings were dramatically reduced. I was completely shocked because I've been trying to quit for 30 years without success. I'd always get the most unbearable tension headaches and give up. Finally, I asked my doctor for help, and she prescribed this. It's been almost a month now, and I've only smoked a few times. It tastes horrible now, and I'm not craving them at all unless I get really stressed out. But when I do, I don't enjoy it anymore. I encourage you to try it. If you get side effects, reduce the dosage till your body adjusts. Increase very gradually. Hope this helps! Good luck!"

• Bar...
• March 7, 2017

For Smoking Cessation "I smoked for 35 years. Pack a day. I never thought I could quit. I joined a smoking cessation workshop run by a doctor and social worker from the HMO I belong to. They offered an 8-week workshop and 6-month prescription of Zyban at 20% of the over-the-counter cost for the drug. The first week of taking Zyban was accompanied by some side effects which I hated (waking up early, nervous). I spoke to the workshop leaders and said I felt like quitting the drug due to the side effects. They told me to 'hang on a few more days' and the side effects would disappear. They were 100% correct! I am so happy! I took Zyban for 5 months and then weaned off of it. I never have the urge for cigarettes."