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Are there medications or other methods to help me quit smoking?

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Dr. Sanjay Agarwal answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Yes: Chantix is the best of all out there dut to its nicotinic receptor action. But it has other side effects as well. Bupropion has been used for a while to assist in decreasing in craving. There are multiple products for nicotine replacement as well..

Answered 6/24/2014

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