Quit Smoking - Nicotine Replacement Products Compared

Nicotine Replacement Products Compared

It is usually recommended to patients to use nicotine replacement products to quit smoking. The physical addiction to nicotine is quite serious and you may find it very hard to withdraw from it, especially given that you are psychologically addicted to the habit of smoking as well. Using one or more of the available aids will double your chances of successful cessation. The question is: which are the best products to use?

Nicotine patches supply the substance to your body around the clock. This means that the risk of experiencing cravings is lower throughout the whole day. However, patches cannot help you control cravings if they occur due to low dosage. In general, they are safe to use provided that you do not have any serious health problems. The important thing is not to apply them on one and the same spot every day to avoid irritation and rashes. These products are quite effective for helping you reduce the daily dosage of nicotine you need. Eventually, you should have quitted smoking successfully and you should no longer experience any cravings.

All other nicotine replacement products such as chewing gums, lozenges, inhalers and nasal sprays are designed to be used when cravings occur. They work on the spot and their effect is generally short-lived. This is the reason why they are often recommended for use together with patches. They are used as backups in case the dosage of nicotine in the patch is not sufficient. Generally, you can use any of these products without patches as well if this works for you.

Even though they have the same effect, the different nicotine replacement products other than patches work in slightly different ways and, as a result, their effectiveness varies. The gums are not chewed just like regular ones. You have to take small bites, squeeze the liquid in your mouth and let it get absorbed through the lining of the cheeks. This makes them a bit uncomfortable to use. Since they can stick to the teeth and gums, they are not recommended to people with dental problems. While lozenges work in the same way and are much simpler to use, the same warning applies.

The nicotine inhalers have the advantage of keeping your hands busy so they help you overcome the psychological addiction as well. They are safe to use in healthy individuals, but are not recommended for people with asthma. The main benefit of the nicotine nasal spray is that it is the quickest to act in order to reduce your smoking craving. However, it may cause nasal irritation throughout the first days of use.

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NicoDerm CQ is a three step program.You start with the highest level of medicine and gradually step down your dose.Reduce withdrawal symptoms, including nicotine craving, associated with quitting smoking.

Stop-It Smoking is a 2-Part smoking cessation kit designed to help you quit smoking without the use of nicotine.
It works by reducing tobacco cravings, nervous tension and irritability related to nicotine withdrawal.

homeopathic approach

To Increase Your Success in Quitting:

1. You must be motivated to quit.
2. Use Enough - Chew at least 9 pieces of Nicorette per day during the first six weeks.
3. Use Long Enough - Use Nicorette for the full 12 weeks
4. Use with a support program as directed in the enclosed User's Guide.