Quitting smoking is one of the toughest things you'll ever do, but there are some options to make it easier. You've heard of nicotine replacement products such as the patch, lozenge, gum and inhaler. These products work by replacing the nicotine (the addictive substance in cigarettes) that your body craves when you stop smoking or dipping. As you gradually reduce the nicotine dosage level you're taking, your body adjusts with few withdrawal symptoms.
Maybe you've tried the prescription drug Zyban (TM), also known as Wellbutrin (TM). This works differently than nicotine replacement. In fact, you can even use the patch or other nicotine products while on this drug. Zyban can ease withdrawal symptoms in some people, but it does not block the nicotine receptors in the brain.
A promising new prescription drug by Pfizer called Chantix (TM) actually blocks the nicotine receptors in the brain, making smoking less enjoyable. Most people quit smoking within 4 or 5 days of starting Chantix. Patients and health care providers can visit http://www.chantix.com/ or call 1-877-CHANTIX and register to receive more information about Chantix. Please remember that Chantix is a medication, and therefore may not be suitable for everyone.
Remember, though, that much like a hospital patient may receive nourishment through an IV tube but still wants to eat a meal, tobacco users who quit with the help of pharmaceutical aids still need some counseling to find new things to do rather than smoke or dip. Sucess rates dramatically increase with the help of a professional quit coach. Call 1-800 QUIT NOW today!
