Addiction Recovery
Addiction recovery covers more than one problem. The medicines grouped here are used for smoking and tobacco use, for alcohol dependence and for opioid dependence, and one of them is also used in major depressive disorder. Bupropion is the ingredient behind the smoking, tobacco and depression uses, while naltrexone is the ingredient used for opioid and alcohol dependence.
Medicines in the Addiction Recovery category
Wellbutrin
150 · 300mg
Wellbutrin contains bupropion as modified-release tablets for major depressive disorder and tobacco dependence. It is supplied in several strengths and pack sizes. You can compare the price per tablet across options.
Naltrexone
50mg
Naltrexone tablets help support recovery from alcohol dependence and opioid dependence by blocking opioid effects. It comes in one strength and several pack sizes. Each option lists its price per tablet.
Medicines listed
Two ingredients are involved: bupropion in two of the products and naltrexone in the third.
- Zyban: bupropion 150mg tablets, used for smoking cessation.
- Wellbutrin: bupropion 150mg and 300mg tablets, used for major depressive disorder and tobacco dependence.
- Naltrexone: naltrexone 50mg tablets, used for opioid dependence and alcohol dependence.
All three products are tablets. Orders are prepared by pharmacy partners in India and shipped to Malaysia in discreet packaging.
Before you start
Bupropion and naltrexone are used for different problems and are not interchangeable. If you are unsure which one applies to your situation, ask a pharmacist or doctor, and mention any other medicines you take. The sources below explain what addiction is and how quit smoking medicines are used; they are general reading rather than guidance on a particular product.
Further reading
FAQ
What are addiction medicines for?
People take the addiction medicines listed here for smoking cessation, tobacco dependence, opioid dependence and alcohol dependence. You'll find the conditions for each medicine on its own page.
Which forms of addiction medicines can I get?
All of them come as tablets. Each product page shows its forms and strengths.
Which addiction medicines can I get on MayChemist?
There are 3 addiction medicines on MayChemist, made from 2 different active ingredients: bupropion and naltrexone. Two to start with: Zyban and Wellbutrin.
How do I choose between the addiction medicines here?
Begin with the active ingredient; this range has 2 of them. Products with the same ingredient are the same medicine, so then compare strength, form and price per tablet. The details table on each product page covers uses, onset, side effects and interactions. If you take other medicines, are pregnant or live with a long-term condition, talk to a doctor or pharmacist first.
Are these addiction medicines the brand or a generic?
A generic. We supply generics and branded generics only, not the original maker's packs. Names like Zyban and Wellbutrin tell you which medicine it is; what arrives is a generic with the same active ingredient and dose. Which brand you get depends on stock.
What you will receive →What do addiction medicines cost?
That depends on the medicine, the strength and the pack size. Every product page shows the price per tablet for each option, in ringgit by default or another currency you choose. Bigger packs usually work out cheaper per tablet.
Payment and discounts →Can I order addiction medicines online in Malaysia?
Pick a product, strength and pack on MayChemist and check out. Our pharmacy partners send orders from India to Malaysia in plain, discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week; Standard Airmail can take up to 3 weeks.
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