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Many smokers opt to quit without any medication, which is known as "cold turkey".
Unfortunately, it is the least successful method as only 5% will manage to quit without help1.
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Studies have shown that quitting with medication and support from doctors, pharmacists and loved ones will significantly increase your chances of quitting successfully1. |
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Medications available for smoking cessation include: |
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Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT):
NRT helps in craving reduction by providing nicotine to your body.
It is dispersed through the mouth, skin or lining of the nose in a slow and controlled way.
It works by gradually decreasing your need for nicotine, until you don't need it anymore.
NRT is available in the form of chewing gum, lozenges, patch, nasal spray and inhaler1.
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Non-nicotine oral tablets:
There are two types of oral tablet medications available to help you to quit smoking.
One of it is available via a doctor's prescription1.
The other is specifically designed for smoking cessation.
It relieves the craving and withdrawal symptoms associated with stopping smoking.
At the same time, if the person quitting slips and smokes a cigarette, it reduces the reward and sense of pleasure associated with smoking2.
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WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH, GET HELP |
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Should you want to embark on your personal championship to quit smoking, talk to your doctor or pharmacist about the above options and available medications.
They will assist in finding the best option to help you quit smoking successfully.
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