Medications to Help You Stop Smoking

Dr. Majd reviews the top 8 medications used to help with smoking cessation, including the various over-the-counter nicotine replacement options, bupropion, varenicline, and electronic cigarettes.
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REFERENCES:
U.S. General Surgeon Smoking Cessation Report: www.hhs.gov/sites/default/fil...
2018 ACC Expert Consensus Decision Pathway on Tobacco Cessation Treatment: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30527...
Pharmacological Interventions for Smoking Cessation: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23728...
EAGLES double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27116...
Risk of Neuropsychiatric Adverse Events Associated with Varenicline: Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25767...
Risk of Cardiovascular Serious Adverse Events Associated with Varenicline Use for Tobacco Cessation: Systematic Rreview and Meta-Analysis: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22563...
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[@MajdMD]

If you've ever tried any of these smoking cessation products, how did it go? Share your experience with us!

[@Akisentertainment]

Thank you for offering up these other methods. I think next time I feel anxiety- or a stressful emotional situation- I’ll just pop one of those nicotine gums. I really want to COMPLETELY stop.

[@kirbyroad5743]

37 year smoker and I've tried it all. What works for me is wellbutrin and lozenges. The Chantix works also but has been pulled off the market so I had to go to wellbutrin and it actually works better for me. The patch gave me a bad seizure requiring hospitalization and so that was out for me. So far so good with wellbutrin and lozenges.

[@iuvcats3334]

same thing happened to me! I was going to get chantix and it was pulled. So i just got prescribed wellbutrin to quit smoking. Has it helped? Have you smoked at all?

[@kirbyroad5743]

@@iuvcats3334 Yes it has helped me, and works well. No I haven't had any slips and smoked any cigarettes at all. I'm at the point finally where I no longer have strong cravings and occasionally after my morning coffee will I get a slight pang for a smoke but it's gone after a couple of minutes. Good luck with your endeavor and I hope you can also quit.

[@iuvcats3334]

@@kirbyroad5743 Awesome. Thank you so so much. Huge Congratulations to you! That’s amazing!!!!!

[@cherhop1]

I’m headed to the doctor today.. so ready to give up smoking. I relapsed another a decade 2 years ago.. I think I have underlying depression . This info was so helpful

[@arr8223]

Yoo, it is very helpful , thanks Doc.

[@Akisentertainment]

I’ve been trying to do it without any prescriptions and over the counter stuff- I’m going to try some of these over the counter things. I don’t smoke a lot- I can go 3 days- but then when I have an emotional difficulty- I light up again. I typically smoke 5 or less a day when I get into the roll of smoking daily.

[@moalbarq3372]

Hey what about Suboxone?

[@primeprime9826]

I'm in love with you doc.

[@MajdMD]

lol you are way too kind. Hopefully you found the info useful, too! :)

[@reneeramey3615]

I am obese, I want to quit smoking, and lose weight. My question is I am currently taking 20 mg Prozac, can I take the Bupropion along with Prozac?

[@MajdMD]

They can be prescribed together for most people, but you should talk to your doc :)

[@joshuariddensdale2126]

I've tried everything to quit. Every method you can name. Nothing has worked. I'm even considering using hypnotherapy to quit.

[@tracyblake3716]

So you can still smoke for two weeks of using bupropion?

[@CookiesCreations-tm5ts]

tracyblake i’m late but do not smoke while you’re taking this medication it can lead to blood clots

[@geeman3156]

i quit smoking in 2 months using e cig

[@deepesh370]

Hey doc I have asked a question in your ringworm video ! It would be great pleasure if you can answer that ✌️

[@MajdMD]

okay -- will try to track it down, thanks for letting me know!

[@deepesh370]

@@MajdMD i asked that is tea tree oil good for ring worm ?

[@MajdMD]

@@deepesh370 I have heard it being used for atheletes foot and toenail fungus, but its efficacy is not well-established. I would say it's generally safe to use (but avoid swallowing it of course), so it may be worth a try if you prefer to avoid the other over-the-counter antifungal topicals for ringworm.

[@deepesh370]

@@MajdMD i have tried many antifungal creams and lotions but they are not very effective! So this time want to try something different

[@MajdMD]

@@deepesh370 awesome -- let me know how it goes! Note it can take weeks to resolve.

[@truthpop]

Hypnosos WORKS. Do it.

[@MajdMD]

Pretty cool :) glad it was a success for you!

[@MrBibi86]

*I went to my doctor here in Australia the other day to get Champix but there has been a worldwide recall and it looks like it might not be back until the end of 2023 so I might go back to him and see about Zyban (bupropion) Ciggerets are so expensive here in Australia around $45-$50 for a pack of 25. it's our government's greed without offering many solutions*

[@skilltrade3072]

سلام. شما ایرانی هستید؟

[@MajdMD]

Yes :)