troublemaker_42

OK, I've read the warnings about possible links to zyban/marijuana combinations to psychotic behavior. However, in researching it further, I have came across only one case study when psychotic behavior was initially believed to be caused by the interaction, and in that study, it was concluded that the drugs'interaction most likely DID NOT result in the behavioir.i'm looking for some firsthand accounts of people using the combination, especially in regards to tobacco cessation. Anyone out there?

Hashishi

i know that my father, a heavy marijuana user himself, stopped taking zyban due to the onset of a depression. though that could just as easily be attributed to his discontinuation of cigarette smoking.

my personal oppinion: hallucinogens, an absence of nicotine and another mind-altering substance such as zyban is a potent enough combination to seek other means to give up smoking.

my analogy has always been that if you can get through a hypnotherapy session without laughing you've got no reason to smoke in the first place.

found a wiki for you:

Buzzby

Zyban for smoking cessation and Wellbutrin for depression are actually the same medication: Bupropion. I've been taking a daily 300 mg dose of Wellbutrin XL for a couple of years now. (I consume at least a small amount of cannabis on a daily basis.) It is quite effective in reducing the mood swings that are part of my bipolar condition. It has no side effects that I've noticed, except that I now weigh less at 57 than I did at 18, a welcome change. Part of that might be due to my high-energy German Shepherd who requires two hours of exercise every day.

Wellbutrin is a marked improvement over other antidepressants and mood stabilizers I've tried. I have found no difference in my experience with marijuana before and after commencing my use of Wellbutrin and have had no adverse reactions.

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troublemaker_42

Thanks Buzzby, and you as well Hashishi. Hashishi, was your father drinking when taking the zyban? From what I have gathered through reading users' ancedotes, the two don't mix well at all, and cause far more problems than cannabis interactions. I think I'm going to go ahead with my pans on obtaining a script for the zyban. I see no harm in trying it to see if it helps, and if I have problems, I'll discontinue usage and seek other avenues of stopping my addiction. I managed to quit drinking after years of abuse, so hopefully once I put my mind to it I can rid myself of this addiction as well.

Any and all other comments from current or ex zyban users who use cannabis would be appreciated!

eXploit

I was a completely different person when I was on zyban a couple of years ago (unsuccessful with the quitting smoking unfortunately). I didn't notice the change myself but my girlfriend made sure to point it to so I stopped taking it and was back to normal. I would have severe mood swings and would snap over the stupidest of things.

Also, I found with drinking I got ALOT more drunk from much less booze while on zyban.

The only good thing I noticed about the medication was the increased energy when taking it.

Edit: Just wanted to add that I smoked marijuana daily while on zyban and I didn't notice anything different. The high seemed the same.

troublemaker_42

Granted, its only my second day of using zyban, but as of now, the only side effects I've noticed are reduced hunger, and suprisingly (after only 2 days) less desire to smoke. I smoke fewer cigarettes, and tend to only smoke 1/2 to 3/4 of one instead of finishing it. I had my doubts before, but I think this may just be what I needed to get me to quit. Not to mention, I won't mind losing a few lbs in the process!