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Seizure and eating-disorder history
A seizure disorder or current or prior bulimia or anorexia can make bupropion unsafe.
Bupropion SR for smoking cessation in NYC and Long Island
A prescription, non-nicotine option that requires a careful medication and risk review.
Bupropion SR is used as an aid to smoking cessation and is also known by the smoking-cessation brand Zyban. It is not appropriate for everyone, so the evaluation checks seizure risk, eating-disorder history, alcohol or sedative changes, blood pressure, mood, and duplicate bupropion products.
A quit plan can be tailored
The evaluation considers nicotine pattern, prior attempts, medical history, other medicines, readiness, and the kind of support the patient wants.
What this medication pathway covers
A complete quit plan may combine medication, behavioral support, follow-up, and a practical strategy for cravings and triggers.
Non-nicotine prescription
Bupropion SR does not contain nicotine and can reduce nicotine cravings for some adults.
Usually started before quitting
The prescription plan commonly begins before the target quit date, but patients must follow their own label and clinician instructions.
Support remains important
Counseling, trigger planning, and follow-up can be paired with the medication.
What the clinician reviews before prescribing
Duplicate bupropion
Wellbutrin and other products may contain the same active ingredient; duplicate therapy can raise risk.
Alcohol, sedatives, and MAO inhibitors
Recent or planned changes in alcohol or sedative use and MAO-inhibitor treatment require careful review.
Blood pressure and mood
Blood pressure, current symptoms, and psychiatric history are part of the prescribing decision.
Important safety boundaries
- Bupropion has a dose-related seizure risk and must be taken exactly as prescribed.
- Do not crush, split, or chew sustained-release tablets unless the current product instructions specifically allow it.
- Tell the clinician about every medicine that contains bupropion and any major change in alcohol or sedative use.
- Seek urgent help for a seizure, severe allergic reaction, suicidal thoughts, or another medical emergency.
Medication-only care or added quit support
Medication-focused
The visit can focus on choosing a medication, reviewing safety, setting a quit plan, and arranging follow-up.
Medication plus counseling
Patients can add counseling, trigger planning, coping strategies, and relapse-prevention support.
Insurance and access
Nao accepts Medicaid and many major insurance plans. Visit and prescription coverage, copays, and authorization rules can differ.
Start a smoking cessation evaluation
Use the addiction-treatment evaluation route for tobacco-dependence medication planning. The team will confirm whether the first visit is virtual or in person.
Bronx
174th Street
932 E 174th St, Bronx, NY 10460
Start with a confidential smoking-cessation evaluation. The care team will confirm the right visit type and whether any later in-person care belongs at this clinic.
Queens
Astoria
37-15 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY 11105
Start with a confidential smoking-cessation evaluation. The care team will confirm the right visit type and whether any later in-person care belongs at this clinic.
Bronx
Bartow Mall
2063A Bartow Ave, Bronx, NY 10475
Start with a confidential smoking-cessation evaluation. The care team will confirm the right visit type and whether any later in-person care belongs at this clinic.
Brooklyn
Crown Heights
341 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Start with a confidential smoking-cessation evaluation. The care team will confirm the right visit type and whether any later in-person care belongs at this clinic.
Long Island
Hicksville
232 W Old Country Rd, Hicksville, NY 11801
Start with a confidential smoking-cessation evaluation. The care team will confirm the right visit type and whether any later in-person care belongs at this clinic.
Queens
Jackson Heights
80-10 Northern Blvd, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Start with a confidential smoking-cessation evaluation. The care team will confirm the right visit type and whether any later in-person care belongs at this clinic.
Queens
Jamaica
90-18 Sutphin Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11435
Start with a confidential smoking-cessation evaluation. The care team will confirm the right visit type and whether any later in-person care belongs at this clinic.
Queens
Long Island City
30-07 36th Ave, Astoria, NY 11106
Start with a confidential smoking-cessation evaluation. The care team will confirm the right visit type and whether any later in-person care belongs at this clinic.
Long Island
Mineola
135 Mineola Blvd, Mineola, NY 11501
Start with a confidential smoking-cessation evaluation. The care team will confirm the right visit type and whether any later in-person care belongs at this clinic.
Manhattan
StuyTown
259 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003
Start with a confidential smoking-cessation evaluation. The care team will confirm the right visit type and whether any later in-person care belongs at this clinic.
Brooklyn
Williamsburg
308 Graham Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Start with a confidential smoking-cessation evaluation. The care team will confirm the right visit type and whether any later in-person care belongs at this clinic.
Related smoking cessation treatments
Smoking cessation treatment
Start with the main quit-smoking care pathway.
Compare smoking medications
Compare varenicline, bupropion SR, and nicotine replacement therapy.
Varenicline
Review a non-nicotine prescription option for cravings and smoking reward.
Nicotine replacement
Review patch, gum, lozenge, inhaler, and nasal-spray options.
Frequently asked questions
Zyban is a brand name for sustained-release bupropion used as an aid to smoking cessation.
The products can contain the same active ingredient but may have different approved uses, formulations, and instructions. The clinician must prevent duplicate bupropion exposure.
Important exclusions can include seizure disorder, current or prior bulimia or anorexia, certain MAO-inhibitor use, and some situations involving abrupt alcohol or sedative discontinuation. A clinician must review the full label and history.
Combination treatment may be considered for some adults, but it requires clinician oversight and blood-pressure review.
Nao Medical accepts Medicaid and many major plans, but pharmacy coverage and preferred products vary.
Yes. Patients can ask for medication-focused care, while counseling and quit support remain available.
Official sources
These sources support product identity, approved uses, and general safety boundaries. They do not determine whether a medication is appropriate for a specific patient.
- FDA smoking-cessation products: Overview of bupropion, varenicline, and nicotine-replacement options.
- FDA Zyban prescribing information: Approved use, contraindications, seizure risk, blood-pressure warnings, and patient counseling.
- CDC quit-smoking medicines: Overview of adult cessation medicines and combination support.
Health information notice
General information only. The information here is not medical advice and does not replace diagnosis, treatment, or guidance from a licensed clinician.
Content was updated August 2, 2026 from the cited sources and Nao Medical's current service information. Medical guidance, prescribing information, medication availability, and insurance rules can change. A licensed clinician must confirm current information and determine each patient's eligibility, testing, treatment, administration setting, and follow-up. Call 911 for a medical emergency. Contact Nao Medical with a question or correction.