Question 1

quit smoking patch nictone and omeprazole same time?

Accepted Answer

Yes: They can be used at the same time.

Question 2

i'm trying to quit smoking, but failed every time. the nicotine patches don't help. should i be in counseling or some program?

Accepted Answer

Might help: Behavioral counseling has been shown to be effective in the treatment of smoking.  It is also often covered by insurance and is typically brief in duration.   Florida offers free programs including group settings; you can find them at www.Tobaccofreeflorida.Com.  The first 3 days are the absolute worst and the first 3 weeks are the most critical.  Maybe set your goal for 3 days to start.

Question 3

when is the best time to quit smoking?

Accepted Answer

Anytime: Per research, you should quit smoking as soon as you can, whenever you can.. And you can prevent further decline in lung functions, even though you will not get your normal lungs back.

Question 4

how do you quit smoking after a long time?

Accepted Answer

Make a plan: Many people quit cold turkey; others taper off. Whatever you do, have a plan. Check out free smoking cessation programs online, like american lung association, or contact your state's free quit line. If you quit cold turkey, set a date. Beforehand throw out all your smoking stuff. If you need help, ask your pharmacist or doctor about medications. It usually takes more than one try. Don't give up!

Question 5

i have been trying to quit smoking, but patches don't work, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Hypnosis: Hypnosis is an excellent way to stop smoking. Find a qualified clinical hypnotist. It is a fast efficient way to quit.

Question 6

can you please tell me, should 2 weeks of patches be enough to quit smoking?

Accepted Answer

Smoking: Everyone one is different, it remains to be seen how your mind and body react. If you are strong willed and determined it should be enough
educate yourself about risks of smoking.

Question 7

i quit smoking since 25 days some time i get temptation what should i do to avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid: Have you tried the nicotine patch or gum?
There are prescription medicines that can also help to reduce/ eliminate the craving.
Also consider what brings about the craving- is it a particular time of day, is it stress?
Try to avoid , if possible, the situations which increase the cravings.

Question 8

i really in a bad need to quit smoking and i have tried to quit before but each time i fail, and now each time i smoke i feel that i'm dazzy.?

Accepted Answer

Medication: Chantix is a medicine that has shown great success in this area. Wellbutrin (bupropion) , to a lesser degree. See your psychiatrist for that.

Question 9

i'm 29 years old and smoke about 15 smokes a day i've used patches to quit but never seem to quit for long i need tips to quit smoking please ?

Accepted Answer

Keep at it: Addictions are chronic relapsing diseases and one has to keep at it.  Typically it takes 6-7 tries.  Give yourself at least six month with the patch and if you are highly dependent on nicotine based on serum cotinine levels you might benefit from a patch for the rest of your life.  It's tobacco not the nicotine which is dangerous.  At www.drrotcford.com under handouts  there's a handout.

Question 10

i really need help to quit smoking. i have cut down from 35 smokes a day to 17 but just can't seem to give them up completely. i smoke sometimes" just because" thats how i have come this far. the patch did not really help with the urge to smoke. chantix g

Accepted Answer

Chantix : Discuss this with your family doc.  Chantix is one approach which has helped many people stop tobacco, but not your only option. I applaud your efforts and while you still need to have that dr. Visit, try cutting down just 1 cigarette daily. You will be weaned within 3 weeks.

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I have been trying to quit smoking, but patches don't work, what to do?

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Can you please tell me, should 2 weeks of patches be enough to quit smoking?

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I quit smoking since 25 days some time i get temptation what should i do to avoid?

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I really in a bad need to quit smoking and i have tried to quit before but each time i fail, and now each time i smoke i feel that i'm dazzy.?

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I'm 29 years old and smoke about 15 smokes a day i've used patches to quit but never seem to quit for long i need tips to quit smoking please ?

A member asked:

I really need help to quit smoking. i have cut down from 35 smokes a day to 17 but just can't seem to give them up completely. i smoke sometimes" just because" thats how i have come this far. the patch did not really help with the urge to smoke. chantix g

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