Zyban and Bad Taste: What Users Say

• 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 ,-)"

• Ros...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 22, 2017

For Smoking Cessation "I'm taking Zyban SR 150 mg twice a day. I started with once a day for 7 days on May 10, 2017. So I've been on it for 12 days. I have stopped smoking, which is the goal, for 3 days. Should I stop taking this medication soon? The side effects are overwhelming. I am flushed, have chest pain, a bad taste in my mouth, sweating, nausea, my head feels foggy, my ears have pain with a fullness feeling, I am constipated, and more. Will the side effects go away?"

• glo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 26, 2014

For Smoking Cessation "Quit date 3 days away, after a month on Zyban, cigarettes taste bad, and aren't satisfying at all. Have reduced by half, without even starting with the nicotine replacement lozenges and gum. Was taking Lexapro for anxiety, stopped and switched to Zyban as my anti-anxiety and smoking cessation."

• Kim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 22, 2022

For Smoking Cessation "Started on 1 tablet a day for six days, all was fine. Then, a day after starting the two tablets, my life spiraled into a four-day and night hell of panic attacks, anxiety, racing heart, sweats, sickness, unable to eat, and a vile taste in my mouth. I was crying hysterically. While this product may work for some, it sadly didn’t for me, and the whole experience has left me totally against this drug."