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About Stop
Smoking pills available in the market
Smoking a status report
Of late Americans are more aware about the perils of smoking
and the various legislations that have made s moking
illegal in public places coupled with vigorous awareness
programs and warnings and restrictions on advertisement has
yielded good results. There is a reported 21 percent
reduction in cigarette sales during the last 8 years. Apart
from the legislative measures and restrictions on smoking
continued research on the medication for cessation of
smoking has resulted in the discovery of very effective
medicines that help stop smoking and are now available in
the market that help one quit smoking at a faster pace.
What are
these stop smoking pills?
Stop smoking pills addresses the problems connected with the
withdrawal symptoms and also help reduce the urge to smoke.
Normally all the pills available in the market suggest a
period of 12 to 24 weeks for better effects. The Zyban the
first prescription medicine introduced in the market that
helps the patients to cut down on the urge to smoke was
discovered and marketed by Glaxo. The medicine that is
pronounced as ZIGH-ban is known by the Generic name
Bupropion hydrochloride .It contains no nicotine, and can be
taken while smoking. Zyban is cheaper compared to other
smoking cessation therapies. Some people suffer from
seizures while using this medicine and need to be
administered under a doctor?s supervision. The latest
addition to the stop smoking pills is the Chantixx developed
and marketed by Pfizer.
This medicine compared to its
predecessor Zyban is found to be more effective. The
suggested treatment period is 12 weeks with an additional 12
weeks intake to help last the smoking cessation. All these
medicines are not without small side effects and are to be
taken under medical supervision. These medicines are not
suggested for pregnant ladies and patients below the age of
18.
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