A member asked:
What is the best way to stop smoking cigarettes?
4 doctor answers • 9 doctors weighed in
Dr. BARRY ETONanswered
General Practice 57 years experience
Try cigars: Switch to cigars which are not inhaled and have a nice image.
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Dr. Heidi Fowler commented
Psychiatry 27 years experience
I don't find any images involving tobacco nice.
Jan 5, 2014
Dr. Pamela Pappasanswered
Psychiatry 44 years experience
Multiple ways: You can see your primary care doctor for help with this -- and s/he will be glad for you to stop this health risk! there are nicotine patches, gums, and medications to help you get through nicotine withdrawal. Hypnosis can also help in many people. Stopping cigarettes is challenging, but is definitely do-able. http://www.cancer.org/healthy/stayawayfromtobacco/guidetoquittingsmoking/index.
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Stop Smoking Options: Auricular (ear) acupuncture ; hypnosis have no significant side effects ; can work well. Nicotine replacement options: nasal spray, patch, inhaler, gum ; lozenges. Smoking cessation programs offer support, meds. Monitoring ; education. Electronic cigarettes may or may not prove helpful. Prescription meds: zyban (wellbutrin) ; Chantix (bupropion).Check potential psychiatric side effects w chantix.
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Dr. Dean Giannoneanswered
Internal Medicine 27 years experience
Cold turkey.: As far as quitting without any nicotine replacement, the cold turkey method is great. But plan it ahead of time. Pick a quit date in advance, maybe a meaningful date like a birthday or holiday, and gather people who are aware of your attempt that you can call upon for moral support if you start to falter. Good luck!!
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What's the fastest most effective way to stop smoking cigarettes?
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$: Look at the price of a pack of cigarettes, multiply it by 365.....Then think about what you can do with the money instead of having it go up in smoke!
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A 26-year-old male asked:
How can I stop smoking cigarettes?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Smoking Cessation: There are many options to help with smoking cessation to include medications such as Zyban, Chantix, nicotine gum & patches. Acupuncture & hypnosis are helpful. Being part of an organized program uses a variety of approaches. Check out: https://smokefree.gov/
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