What is all the talk about the patch and the gum helping reduce weight gain in people who quit smoking?
For many people, bupropion & the nicotine gum or transdermal patch, along with improved eating habits & physical activity, has been shown to delay weight gain after quitting. The use of bupropion also significantly delays some of weight gain associated with smoking cessation for up to six months. When compared to the transdermal patch, Nicorette gum appears to delay weight gain more effectively.
