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| Quit Smoking Information |
Question:
What information can you give me on medications used to help quit smoking.
Answer:
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved five medications to
help you quit smoking: 1.Bupropion SR-Available by prescription. 2.Nicotine
gum-Available over-the-counter. 3.Nicotine inhaler-Available by prescription.
4.Nicotine nasal spray-Available by prescription. 5.Nicotine patch-Available
by prescription and over-the-counter. Ask your health care provider for advice
and carefully read the information on the package. All of these medications
will more or less double your chances of quitting and quitting for good.
Everyone who is trying to quit may benefit from using a medication. If you are
pregnant or trying to become pregnant, nursing, under age 18, smoking fewer
than 10 cigarettes per day, or have a medical condition, talk to your doctor or
other health care provider before taking medications.
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