Buproban is often prescribed to help people successfully quit smoking. This eMedTV article provides a detailed look at the drug, including an explanation of how it works, dosing information and strengths, possible side effects, and more.
What is Buproban used for? Buproban is used mainly for smoking cessation. But as this eMedTV Web page explains, Buproban may also help reduce nicotine withdrawal symptoms. Off-label Buproban uses can include treating ADHD or helping with weight loss.
Common side effects of Buproban can include diarrhea, a runny nose, and insomnia. This eMedTV Web page also lists rare side effects of Buproban and serious side effects to report to your doctor (such as suicidal thoughts or behavior).
This eMedTV resource lists the recommended starting Buproban dosage for smoking cessation (150 mg once daily), some of the factors that can affect Buproban dosing (such as your age and other drugs you're taking), and general tips on taking the drug.
Alcohol and arrhythmia medications are among the drugs that can potentially interact with Buproban. This eMedTV page describes how drug interactions with Buproban can change the levels of some drugs in your blood or raise your risk of side effects.
Buproban can raise the risk of suicidal behavior or seizures in some people. This eMedTV page discusses other precautions and warnings with Buproban, such as the safety of taking Buproban while pregnant and people who shouldn't take the drug at all.
