Question: is zyban a prescription drug?
Answer: Bupropion also may be called by the brand names Zyban®, Wellbutrin®, or Aplenzin®. It's a prescription antidepressant in an extended-release form that helps reduce cravings and symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. It does not contain nicotine. This drug acts on chemicals in the brain that are related to nicotine craving.