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MEDICATIONS
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ABOUT
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PRO's
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CON's
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COST
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The patch is worn on your arm like a bandage. Nicotine from the patch slowly gets into your body and gives you a steady amount of nicotine to help lessen the cravings for a cigarette.
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Easy to use. One patch a day gives the same dose. Helps with morning cravings. No prescription needed.
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24-hr patches may disturb sleep. Not orally satisfying.
Possible skin reaction.
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Name Brand: $4.00 - $4.50 per day. (16 or 24 hour)
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Chew nicotine gum slowly to help lessen the cravings for a cigarette. NRT Gum gives you a little nicotine, without the tar that is in the smoke of a cigarette.
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Easy to control dose.
Can help prevent overeating.
Gives extra help for difficult moments.
No prescription needed.
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May be hard to use with dentures.
Need to use correctly.
Some users do not like the taste.
Flavors available.
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Name Brand: $6.25 to $7.00 per day.
(about 10 pieces)
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Place the lozenge in your mouth and allow it to dissolve (20-30 minutes). Do not chew. Once in a while move the lozenge from side to side. The lozenge will help to reduce nicotine cravings.
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Helps keep mouth busy. Easy to control how much you need. No prescription needed.
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Not currently covered by NYS Medicaid.
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Name Brand: $4.00 -
$ 4.50 per day.
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Nicotine
Inhaler |
Just breathe the nicotine in through the inhaler, taking shallow breaths or shallow "puffs". This gives you enough nicotine to help reduce cravings for nicotine.
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Fast relief for heavy smokers.
Easy to adjust dose.
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May cause nasal irritation at first.
Need prescription.
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$5.00-$15.00 per day.
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Nicotine
Spray |
Spray into nostrils just like you would use nasal spray.
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Fast relief for heavy smokers. Easy to adjust dose.
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May cause nasal irritation at first. Need a prescription.
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$5.00-$15.00 per day.
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Chantix (Varenicline) is the newest nicotine-free medication pill to help you stop smoking. It helps reduce cravings to smoke.
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Easy to use. Reduces the severity of craving and the withdrawal symptoms. Lessens the sense of satisfaction associated with smoking. Highest quit rates among FDA approved therapies.
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Need prescription.
Side effects include mild nausea, insomnia, and/or abnormal dreams; some people have had behavior changes or drowsiness that affect their ability to drive or operate machinery.
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$3.00-$4.00 per day.
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Zyban |
Zyban is a nicotine-free pill. It helps reduce your craving for nicotine.
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Easy to use. Noticeable reduction in urges to smoke. Helps prevent relapses and weight gain. In some cases, may be used with patch.
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Need prescription.
Might disrupt sleep, cause headaches or dry mouth. Seizure risk in some users.
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$3.00-$3.50 per day.
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