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Medication Therapy to Quit Smoking

It is not easy to quit smoking. That is why smokers rely on all kinds of aids to get rid of their bad habit, which poses a risk on their life and health. Some even resort to taking medications. It should be pointed out that medication therapy is not the same as nicotine replacement therapy as it does not involve products containing the substance naturally present in tobacco. Should you use this kind of treatment? Learn all about it so that you can make a well informed decision.

There are two types of medications normally prescribed to patients who want to quit smoking. Bupropion is classified as antidepressant, but it is approved for smoking cessation as well. It works by stimulating the production of certain brain chemicals. These chemicals are supposed to make you feel relaxed and to improve your mood. As a result, you get relief from the nicotine withdrawal symptoms and your cravings to smoke are reduced.

Bupropion is a prescription medication so you cannot use it without the approval of your doctor. You have to be serious about quitting smoking if you decide to use this drug because you need to start taking it at least a week before cessation in order for it to work. Clinical trials of the drug have shown that it 19 per cent of people who have used it have managed to quit successfully. The percentage for nicotine replacement therapy is 17.

The main drawback of using Bupropion for quitting smoking is that it has serious side effects. Some of the main ones include headaches, insomnia, dry mouth and irritability. In the US, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued the strongest possible safety warning for this product. This is because it may increase the risk of depression, aggression and suicidal thoughts and behavior.

Varenicline is the other non-nicotine medical which has been approved for smoking cessation. It helps you control your cravings and get relief from the nicotine withdrawal symptoms. It works by blocking the nicotine receptors in the brain. That way, you will not experience pleasure from smoking so quitting will be made much easier.

This medication has similar effectiveness to Bupropion. It generally works well to help you quit smoking. Varenicline has serious side effects just like its counterpart. The main ones include nausea, fainting, skin problems, vision problems, strange dreams and impaired ability to work with machines. The FDA has issued the highest safety warning for this drug as well since it may increase the risk of depression, hostile behavior and suicidal thoughts and behavior.

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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.

homeopathic approach

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.