What are some products that could help me quit smoking?
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Dr. Jill Grimes answered:There are many products that can help you quit smoking. Here are some cessation aids, listed in alphabetical order:
- Bupropion SR (Wellbutrin SR) -- This is an antidepressant that works via unknown mechanisms to decrease your desire for smoking. You start it a week or two before your quit date, and it significantly shuts down that craving for a cigarette. Common side effects are insomnia and dry mouth.
- Nicotine gum -- Do not chomp it like regular gum. It's chew, chew, stash it.
- Nicotine inhaler -- Use it every hour or two during the day. It may cause throat/mouth irritation and cough.
- Nicotine nasal spray -- Use 2-4 sprays per waking hour as needed. It may cause local irritation in nose and throat.
- Nicotine patch -- These are now sold over-the-counter, but ask your doctor which dose. They may cause skin irritation; remove at night so there are no sleep issues.
- Nicotine lozenge -- These may cause mouth soreness and nausea.
- Varenicline (Zyban) -- This blocks nicotinic receptors and sharply decreases cravings. Common side effects include very vivid dreams and nausea.
There are many products that can help you quit smoking. Here are some cessation aids, listed in alphabetical order: Bupropion SR (Wellbutrin SR) -- This is an antidepressant that works via unknown mechanisms to decrease your desire for... More -
Burke Lennihan RN CCH answered:There are some excellent natural products available which can be used instead of conventional medications for those who prefer the natural approach.
First you need a natural product to reduce your addiction to nicotine, then with a natural product to clear the tar out of your lungs. Once you enjoy breathing pure clear air, you will not want to go back to smoking again.
Smoking Withdrawal by Natra-bio is a combination of homeopathic medicines designed to reduce your cravings for nicotine. These medicines are safe, effective, non-habit-forming, and approved by the FDA as over-the-counter drugs. They do not contain any nicotine. This blend will set you back all of $5 and is definitely worth a try.
Then use Smokers’ Cleanse by Renew Life to clear the tar out of your lungs so you can breathe again. And of course follow the excellent lifestyle strategies in the previous answers.
If these methods don’t work, try hypnosis. It has worked for a lot of people I know.
There are some excellent natural products available which can be used instead of conventional medications for those who prefer the natural approach. First you need a natural product to reduce your addiction to nicotine, then with a natural... More

