Quit Smoking - A General Guide to Nicotine Replacement Therapy

A General Guide to Nicotine Replacement Therapy

When you want to quit smoking, you have to rely on your willpower and motivation primarily. However, the physical addiction to nicotine is not easy to overcome. You may have severe cravings to smoke and equally serious withdrawal symptoms. These may affect your life and literally force you to go back to cigarettes. The major medical method for overcoming the symptoms of withdrawal and the cravings is nicotine replacement therapy (NRT).

What is nicotine replacement therapy? Nicotine is an addictive substance so when you stop smoking all of a sudden, your body will respond to this by increasing the need of having another dose. The purpose of the therapy is to help you satisfy this craving without having to experience the adverse effects of smoking such as inhaling the toxic substances present in tobacco.

How does the therapy work? Nicotine may be delivered to your system in a number of different ways. You can use patches, chewing gum, lozenges, inhaler or nasal spray. You are supposed to use a certain daily dosage of the substance. It should be enough to satisfy your cravings. The initial dosage depends on how many cigarettes you normally have per day. With time, the dosage is gradually reduced. Eventually, you will have to stop using the cessation aid and stay nicotine-free for good.

Is nicotine replacement therapy safe? This treatment is generally safe for healthy adults. However, it is not recommended for children, individuals with cardiovascular diseases and pregnant women trying to quit smoking. It should be used with caution in patients with diabetes, thyroid, kidney and liver problems.

In general, it is best to consult your doctor before starting a therapy. They will approve it and recommend the best product and the optimal dosage for you. Even though some NRT products are sold over the counter, it is best for you not to use them without the approval of your doctor. After all, you want to quit smoking to become healthier and not to get into even more trouble.

How effective is nicotine replacement therapy? It has been found that this treatment increases your chances of successfully quitting by two times. However, it does not work equally well for everyone. One study has shown that the success rate of those using the method is around 17 per cent.

In general, if you take nicotine in the appropriate dosage, you will be able to overcome cravings fairly easily. Provided that the daily dosage of the substance is reduced accurately over time, you should quit smoking successfully. You have to make a considerable effort as well.

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NicoDerm CQ is a three step program.You start with the highest level of medicine and gradually step down your dose.Reduce withdrawal symptoms, including nicotine craving, associated with quitting smoking.

Stop-It Smoking is a 2-Part smoking cessation kit designed to help you quit smoking without the use of nicotine.
It works by reducing tobacco cravings, nervous tension and irritability related to nicotine withdrawal.

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To Increase Your Success in Quitting:

1. You must be motivated to quit.
2. Use Enough - Chew at least 9 pieces of Nicorette per day during the first six weeks.
3. Use Long Enough - Use Nicorette for the full 12 weeks
4. Use with a support program as directed in the enclosed User's Guide.