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Varenicline: And a smoking cessation program together have quit rates around 40%, which is almost twice as high as use of nicotine replacement therapies (patches, gum, lozenges) + a cessation program, or use of buproprion (zyban, wellbutrin) and a program. Drugs alone will produce about half the quit rate if they are not part of a comprehensive program. The trade name is chantix. Main side effect-depression.

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Review all options: Great information on a variety of treatments is available at http://smokefree.gov/explore-quit-methods People have quit on their own, with various methods and treatments. Research shows that the best chances for quitting happen with combination of coaching and medications -- if you need them to help with cravings. Free coaching at 800-QUIT-NOW. Good luck!!!!

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