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Posted on Mon, 27 Jul 2015
Question: Hi Doctor, I am using Pan Masala for the last 12 years and I badly want to get rid of it. I tried several time but failed. Please help me. I am married for 4 years and do not have a kid till now. My wife fights with me often on the same. I feel sad for her. Atleast for her and my mom i have to get rid of this now. No erection problems not nerve weekness until now, thank god. Please advise how to get rid of this now?
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Answered by Dr. Chintan Solanki (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
counseling and/or medicines needed with help of psychiatrist

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to us.

I appreciate your decision to quit pan masala.

Mostly pan masala contains tobacco as well as some other substances which can cause physical dependence. After such long and more intakes if someone stops it suddenly he may suffer from withdrawal symptoms. Depending on severity of symptoms medicines are required. These medicines can prevent/stop withdrawal and person can stop pan masala without any discomfort.

Medicines include bupropion, propanlol and benzodiazepine.Bupropion is the main medicine. One can stop gutka gradually or suddenly depending on discussion with doctor.
Motivational counseling is done by psychiatrist for deaddiction..
By degree psychiatrist is deaddiction specialist.
One can quit pan masala with strong motivation but there is no harm in taking medicines if he cannot tolerate withdrawal symptoms.

I recommend visiting a psychiatrist soon and moving forward.

All the best.

Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further.

Regards,
Dr.Chintan Solanki.
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Suggest Ways To Wean Off Tobacco

Brief Answer: counseling and/or medicines needed with help of psychiatrist Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to us. I appreciate your decision to quit pan masala. Mostly pan masala contains tobacco as well as some other substances which can cause physical dependence. After such long and more intakes if someone stops it suddenly he may suffer from withdrawal symptoms. Depending on severity of symptoms medicines are required. These medicines can prevent/stop withdrawal and person can stop pan masala without any discomfort. Medicines include bupropion, propanlol and benzodiazepine.Bupropion is the main medicine. One can stop gutka gradually or suddenly depending on discussion with doctor. Motivational counseling is done by psychiatrist for deaddiction.. By degree psychiatrist is deaddiction specialist. One can quit pan masala with strong motivation but there is no harm in taking medicines if he cannot tolerate withdrawal symptoms. I recommend visiting a psychiatrist soon and moving forward. All the best. Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further. Regards, Dr.Chintan Solanki.