Quit Smoking using prescription drugs
Hello everyone I'm going to talk you about prescription drugs to help you quittting smoking, always remember to visit your doctor/health care provider before taking any medications, you need to know when to start, how to use the medicine and their side effects, please take care of your health. According to the American Cancer Society the next prescription drugs are going to help you quit smoking (Information only):
Varenicline (Chantix)
Effects:- It reduces the pleasure a person gets from smoking
- It reduces the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal
Side Effects:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Sleeping troubles
- Gas
- Changes in taste
Bupropion (Zyban, Wellbutrin, Aplenzin)
Effects:- Reduce cravings of nicotine
- Reduce symptoms of nicotine withdrawal
Side Effects:
- Dry mouth
- Trouble sleeping and nightmares
- Tiredness
- Agitation
- Irritability
- Indigestion
- Nausea
- Headaches
Nortriptyline
Effects:- Reduce tobacco withdrawal symptoms
Side effects:
- Fast heart rate
- Blurred vision
- Trouble urinating
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
- Weight gain or loss
- Low blood pressure
These drugs are not recommended for pregnant smokers, always remember to consult with your health care provider/doctor about any medical condition an allergies before you start any treatment.
For more information you can visit: www.cancer.org
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