Write down or say out loud the reasons you want to stop smoking and resist tobacco cravings. These might include:. Remember, trying something to beat the urge is always better than doing nothing.
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This content does not have an English version. This content does not have an Arabic version. See more conditions. Healthy Lifestyle Quit smoking. Products and services. GUM Chew to release nicotine. If you want to quit with nicotine patches and gum or lozenges, there are 3 options for how to get them, how much you get and what it costs: 1. Learn more. If you have Medicaid and a prescription, you can receive unlimited preferred brands of nicotine patches and gum or lozenges or up to 16 weeks of non-preferred brands at no cost to you.
Ask your doctor for details. If you have other medical insurance you may have access to free or discounted NRT with a prescription. Prescription-only Quit Medications. Combining Quit Medications Are you wondering how medication can help you quit smoking, vaping or other tobacco? Some of the more common ones include: Feeling down or sad. Trouble sleeping. Feeling irritable, grouchy or on-edge.
Trouble thinking clearly or concentrating. Feeling restless and jumpy. Slower heart rate. Increased hunger or gaining weight. Need Help Quitting? Over-the-counter NRTs are approved for sale to people age 18 and older. They are available under various brand names and sometimes as generic products. They include:. Ask your health care provider if you have questions.
Currently, prescription nicotine replacement therapy is available only under the brand name Nicotrol, and is available both as a nasal spray and an oral inhaler. The products are FDA-approved only for use by adults. If you are under age 18 and want to quit smoking, talk to a health care professional about whether you should use nicotine replacement therapies.
Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should talk to their health care providers and use nicotine replacement products only if the health care providers approve. If you take prescription medication for depression or asthma, tell your health care provider if you are quitting smoking because he or she may need to change your prescription dose. Stop using a nicotine replacement product and call your health care professional if you have any of the following symptoms:.
The FDA has approved two smoking cessation products that do not contain nicotine. They are Chantix varenicline tartrate and Zyban buproprion hydrochloride. Related Links. Links with this icon indicate that you are leaving the CDC website.
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