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Zyban is the same drug as the antidepressant Welbutrin (bupropion
hydrochloride).  This drug acts on the central nervous system (brain)
directly.  It alters the uptake and release of the neurotransmitters
seratonin and dopamine....it changes the proportions/concentrations of
these two chemicals in a poorly understood mechanism.  The change in the
ratios takes about a week to reach an equilibrium and the desired
behavioral changes manifest themselves as the new "set point" is
obtained.  During the transition onto or off the medication side effects
(such as insomnia, mood swings) can occur.  So during the initial one or
two weeks I would avoid diving....and during the two weeks after
stopping the medication.  But even this is no guarantee, since no
studies of the effects of diving on this medication have been done of
which I am aware.  It is the approach I would take if I were going to
dive while taking the medication with the knowledge that I would still
be participating in an unofficial "field study".
Lee Gibson


Daniel Steeves wrote:

> can anyone provide info / advice regarding diving whilst taking zyban?
>
> i am considering using zyban to aid my quit smoking attempt - looking
> for info - the doc knows nothing and his research ??? to date makes
> him look like mjb (though my guy admits he knows diddly)
>
> thanks in advance
>
> o o
> o o ____ daniel steeves
> o (_/\_) living and diving
> o =()= in Qatar
>
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