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Suggest Remedy For Quitting Smoking

im on adderall and i crave ciggs when ever im on it and sometimes ill smoke a whole pack and sometimes only half..i smoked when i was in highschool also but i quit till now..and i cant help it. im 23 ..and i dont smoke every day ....Im trying to find a way to prevent my urges..and im also worried of my chances of getting lung cancer!
Tue, 23 Dec 2014
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Hi.

I had gone through you query.

Main principle is treatment of withdrawal features and anti craving to prevent urge.

Sudden smoking cessation can lead to psychological and physical withdrawal symptoms.

Anti craving agent can help to reduce craving like bupropion and nor tryptiline.

If you are my patients then i would like to treat with following regimen.

1. Initially for 2 weeks NRT(nicotine replacement therapy)
2.Bupropion 150 mg for 1 week then 150 mg twice in a day for 3 months.
3.Anxiolytic and nortyptiline if require.
4. regular follow up and motivational counseling.

Better would be consult psychiatrist and get further help.

I hope i have answered your query.

Thank you.

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Suggest Remedy For Quitting Smoking

Hi. I had gone through you query. Main principle is treatment of withdrawal features and anti craving to prevent urge. Sudden smoking cessation can lead to psychological and physical withdrawal symptoms. Anti craving agent can help to reduce craving like bupropion and nor tryptiline. If you are my patients then i would like to treat with following regimen. 1. Initially for 2 weeks NRT(nicotine replacement therapy) 2.Bupropion 150 mg for 1 week then 150 mg twice in a day for 3 months. 3.Anxiolytic and nortyptiline if require. 4. regular follow up and motivational counseling. Better would be consult psychiatrist and get further help. I hope i have answered your query. Thank you.