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Suggest Any Products That Help To Quit Smoking
Name: Amir
Age: 31
Im a heavy smoker, now I want to quit the habit. I've downsized my no of cigarette and also smoking a lighter one. I thought of using nicotine gum or some other to quit completely. Please suggest any products and also can i get those in local medical shops?
Age: 31
Im a heavy smoker, now I want to quit the habit. I've downsized my no of cigarette and also smoking a lighter one. I thought of using nicotine gum or some other to quit completely. Please suggest any products and also can i get those in local medical shops?
Sat, 21 Jun 2014
Dear Amir,
Thanks for using healthcare magic.
From the available description it appears that you are dependent on tobacco and motivated enough to quit smoking.
I am sorry to say that medical ethics does not allow me to write a medication here as all the medicines used for quitting smoking are prescription only.
It is absolutely necessary to meet a physician for getting medication. He will guide you quit this bad habit. There are medications available for same and some patients may be helped with use of special kind of psychotherapy.
'Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help".
Thanks
Thanks for using healthcare magic.
From the available description it appears that you are dependent on tobacco and motivated enough to quit smoking.
I am sorry to say that medical ethics does not allow me to write a medication here as all the medicines used for quitting smoking are prescription only.
It is absolutely necessary to meet a physician for getting medication. He will guide you quit this bad habit. There are medications available for same and some patients may be helped with use of special kind of psychotherapy.
'Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help".
Thanks
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