What benefit is there in using nicotine patches or gum to help me stop smoking?
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) comes in the form of chewing gum, skin patches, tablets, nasal spray or inhaler and are designed to help the smoker to break the habit while providing a reduced dose of nicotine to overcome withdrawal symptoms such as cravings and mood changes. Studies have shown that NRT roughly doubles the chances of a smoker successfully stopping compared to someone using no therapy. What is Zyban? Zyban is a drug in tablet form that some people use to help them stop smoking. It works by desensitising the brains nicotine receptors and has shown promising results in large studies. The course of treatment lasts 8 weeks and the medicine is only available on prescription under medical supervision. Zyban is safe for most healthy adults but there are side effects, the most serious of which is the risk of seizures (fits).
