There is some evidence that Zyban can help in weight management, but it’s not precisely known why this happens. The effects are thought to be related to certain hormones in the body, [popover id=ref2] such as dopamine. In fact, bupropion is one of the active ingredients in the weight loss medication Contrave.
We only offer Zyban as a stop smoking treatment. But it may be preferable for someone who also has concerns about putting on weight as a result of quitting.