Comparing Stop-Smoking Medicines
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Comparing Stop-Smoking Medicines
Overview
Several medicines can help you quit using tobacco. You can take medicine to reduce your craving for nicotine. You also can use nicotine replacement products to reduce cravings and give you smaller and smaller amounts of nicotine.
Your doctor can help you decide which medicine—or combination of medicines—may work better for you. If you have health problems or are pregnant, you may not be able to use some of these medicines.
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Varenicline (Chantix) |
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Bupropion SR |
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Nicotine patch |
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Nicotine gum or lozenge |
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Nicotine inhaler |
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Nicotine nasal spray |
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Current as of: November 15, 2023
Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff
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Current as of: November 15, 2023
Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff
Clinical Review Board
All Healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.
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