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A member asked:
What's the difference between zyban, wellbutrin (bupropion)?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Not really: The same compound - buproprion. The name zyben was a marketing tool to indicate that medication is not taken for depression and to provide patients with a "support program". Also, wellbutrin (bupropion) now comes with several extended release forms; zyben is still an immediate release.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Little: Diffent official indications and wellbutrin (bupropion) comes in extended release forms.
Answered 8/17/2012
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None: Same chemical -- can be used as an antidepressant or for smoking cessation. I guess "zyban" is more appealing to the macho male smoker who does not want to take an "antidepressant ! ".
Answered 12/9/2013
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