International journal of clinical practice
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Apr 2001
Case ReportsBupropion overdose: a potential problem with the new 'miracle' anti-smoking drug.
Bupropion (Zyban) has recently been launched in the UK as an aid to smoking cessation. As a result of the considerable publicity, there has been unprecedented demand for this new drug in primary care. ⋯ Three recovered with simple supportive measures; one one was critically ill and required admission to the intensive care unit. There are several case reports on bupropion overdose in the US but none so far in the UK.