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Can Wellbutrin Be Used If Causing Skin Reaction?
I am 57 YO F, smoker who would like to quit, currently smoking about 20-25 per day. About 8 years ago I tried Zyban (wellbutrin) I cant remember which, and it was working great for about 3 weeks, and it really helped reduce the cravings and I felt great.
But- then I started getting itching in my palms and bottom of feet, and in a few days my skin started literally peeling off. No redness or obvious blisters, just sort of came off in layers, After discussing with my PCP i discontinued the drug.
2 questions-
1 -Do you think it might be safe to try it again? If it did not get too severe it might be able to live with it for awhile
2 - Could Chantix cause similar reactions- is it based on the same compounds, or ingredients? I think both are dopamine receptor related so was wondering if the same thing might happen with Chantix.
But- then I started getting itching in my palms and bottom of feet, and in a few days my skin started literally peeling off. No redness or obvious blisters, just sort of came off in layers, After discussing with my PCP i discontinued the drug.
2 questions-
1 -Do you think it might be safe to try it again? If it did not get too severe it might be able to live with it for awhile
2 - Could Chantix cause similar reactions- is it based on the same compounds, or ingredients? I think both are dopamine receptor related so was wondering if the same thing might happen with Chantix.
Mon, 5 Oct 2015
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
ZYBAN AND CHANTIX are different drug molecules . But can cause different side effects. The best way to quit smoking is stop it abruptly. WILL POWER is a important tool fro the same. Also get a pulmonary function test done , it will tell your lung age and the amount of damage caused by smoking to your lung. This will definitely give you inspiration to quit.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
ZYBAN AND CHANTIX are different drug molecules . But can cause different side effects. The best way to quit smoking is stop it abruptly. WILL POWER is a important tool fro the same. Also get a pulmonary function test done , it will tell your lung age and the amount of damage caused by smoking to your lung. This will definitely give you inspiration to quit.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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