If appropriate, the pharmacist should then discuss not only the facts about the therapy, but the risks and benefits, to help the patient make the right decision. In some cases, the pharmacist may also need to discuss the situation with the patient's physician. He is currently taking medication for high cholesterol and for ulcer treatment. I was wondering about this new drug that they're using to make you quit smoking. Yes, that would be bupropion.
Some people find it helps.
Of course there are side effects and it's quite expensive. I'm not depressed or anything. Well yes, but it turns out that it also helps reduce the urge to smoke. And of course most medications have some side effects, although they don't affect everyone. Well, maybe I'll think about it before asking my doctor for some.