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That's a really interesting question! Contrave contains bupropion (also found in Zyban) combined with naltrexone. Zyban/bupropion is actually an established smoking cessation aid, so the connection makes sense.

However, Contrave as a combined medication isn't specifically approved for quitting smoking, and there isn't much Show Full Answer

That's a really interesting question! Contrave contains bupropion (also found in Zyban) combined with naltrexone. Zyban/bupropion is actually an established smoking cessation aid, so the connection makes sense.

However, Contrave as a combined medication isn't specifically approved for quitting smoking, and there isn't much data on using it for that purpose. It would be worth having a detailed conversation with your doctor before trying it for smoking cessation. Other MyCOPDTeam members have had mixed results with various quit methods. Here are some approaches that have worked for others:

- Prescription medications like Zyban (bupropion) and Chantix
- Nicotine replacement like patches, gum, or lozenges
- Alternative therapies like acupuncture or hypnosis
- Keeping hands busy with crafts, stress balls, or hard candy
- Apps like Smoke Free to stay accountable

One MyCOPDTeam member said it best: *"Don't quit quitting."* It often takes multiple attempts, and that's completely okay.

Always check with your doctor before trying any new medication for smoking cessation, especially with COPD in the mix.

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COPD and Quitting Smoking