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# Smoking cessation - Whole blood and components

Also known as: anti-smoking treatments

## Essential information

Includes

  Bupropion (Amfebutamone®, Zyban®), nicotine replacement therapy (Nicorette®, Nicotinell®, NiQuitin®) and varenicline (Champix®).

Obligatory

  Must not donate if:

  Experiencing symptoms related to treatment.

Discretionary

  Donors using nicotine replacement therapy (patches, sprays etc), bupropion (Amfebutamone®, Zyban®) or varenicline (Champix®), if well, accept.

## Supporting information

See if relevant
  - Complementary therapy (acupuncture)
Additional information

  Anti-smoking treatments can cause dizziness and nausea. Taking a donation from people who are affected may make these symptoms worse.

Reason for change:
  Varenicline (Champix®) has been added to the list of anti-smoking treatments.
Version details:

  WB-DSG Edition 203 Release 01 (01 June 2010)

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