Abstract
Objective – To report an observation dealing with a possible side effect of a smoking cessation drug.
Design – A case report.
Study person – A 34-year old man who had been treated with slow-release bupropion for smoking cessation.
Observation – After 5 days of treatment the patient suffered severe muscular pain and the diagnosis of rhabdomyolysis was confirmed.
Conclusion – Rhabdomyolysis is a rare complication when treating with slow-release bupropion for smoking cessation.