The Benefits And Drawbacks Of Quit Smoking Medication

Thinking about quitting smoking but not quite sure how? There are numerous aids that can help smokers who want to turn a new leaf, but one must first deal with or alleviate the nicotine withdrawal symptoms that can lead them back to smoking.

Some of the methods range from regular application of the nicotine patch to chewing of nicotine gum, use of nicotine lozenges or nicotine inhaler, to popping doctor-prescribed nicotine pills and related quit smoking medication. A method which may work for some may not be that effective for others.

Some quit smoking medication that helps reduce the craving to light a cigarette/tobacco and ease withdrawal symptoms are the Bupropion (Zyban) and the Varenicline (Chantix). Intake of these medications requires a doctor’s close supervision, especially because they are not appropriate for smokers with special medical conditions.

Taking Bupropion is not advised for people prone to having seizure disorders (particularly epilepsy) or are grappling with an eating disorder like bulimia or anorexia. If you plan to take `quit smoking’ medications, you also need to be aware of unfavorable interactions with other drugs. Moreover, alcohol intake while on a quit smoking medication like Ibupropion may escalate risk of a seizure. Buproprion may also cause dry mouth syndrome (which leads a person to develop mouth or gum disease) and insomnia.

The other drug, the FDA-approved prescription medication, Vareniclin, is likewise not suited for individuals with specific conditions like skin problems/allergies, pregnancy, and kidney ailments. As with other drugs, there are side effects that pill-poppers may suffer. Among those connected with Vareniclin are nausea, and weird dreams.