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There is nicotine in the tobacco which
is an addictive drug. There can be withdrawal symptoms like anxiety,
irritability, craving for tobacco and difficulty concentrating in nicotine
addicted people. One can give up smoking with his will power and he will need
support from his family, friends and doctor. You can cease withdrawal symptoms
with the help of smoking cessation. There is nicotine included in the cessation
smoking drugs in small and steady doses. Nicotine enters into the lungs when
cigarette is inhaled by a person. This nicotine travels to the brain where it
creates more cravings.
- Nicotine
Replacement Products
Nicotine replacement therapy and nicotine
substitution products are in smoking cessation products. Chewing gums, nasal
spray, skin patch and inhaler are four forms of cessation products which are
available only on prescription. Patches are available under the brand name Nicorette.
Bupropion or Zyban is
another smoking cessation drug used for withdrawal symptoms and redcuign
cravings. Bupropion is another antidepressant medication used for stop smoking by
mimicking tobacco effects on the brain tissues. It can be used nicotine
replacement products as well. The smokers can have anxiety feelings with the
help of tranquilizers like buspirone.
It is important to consult a doctor while
using smoking cessation drugs who can make sure about working of these drugs by
checking. The physician will also watch side effects like vomiting, nausea,
severe diarrhea, fainting, severe dizziness, low blood pressure, irregular
heart beat, severe pain in the chest, severe breathing problems, severe
headache, confusion, cold sweat and severe mouth watering.
These drugs should be kept away from
children and pregnant women should also not use these drugs because these drugs
can cause serious birth defects. The breastfeeding women should also avoid
these drugs. You should tell your physician before using smoking cessation
drugs in case of unusual reactions to the nicotine. You should tell your
physician food, preservatives, dyes and other substances as well. There can be
some medical problems with smoking cessation patches and other products. You
should tell your physician if you have any kind of medical problem like high
blood pressure, overactive thyroid, diabetes, stomach ulcer, sore throat, hear
disease, dental problems and jaw pain.
You should be careful when you are
taking buspirone and bupropion. If you have high blood
pressure, history of seizure, bulimia nervosa and anorexia then you should not
take bupropion. If you are taking buspirone then you should be careful about
operating heacy machinery. There can be some side effects of these drugs as
well. You should be careful about using alcohol when you are taking buspirone
as there can be interaction of alcohol with these drugs. There can be drowsy
feelings with these drugs as well.
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