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Is There Any Medicine That Will Help Quit Smoking After Being Addicted To It For Close To 9 Years?
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Fri, 10 Aug 2018
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Question : I have been smoking from past 8-9 years. I am a above moderate smoker (less than 10 cigs. per day)
addition to point 1. ---- I have already tried nicotin gum /patch which hasn't helped me. any medicines that can help ?
my question wasn't posted completely. I have typed it again now. pls refer below:
I have been smoking from past 8-9 years. I am a above moderate smoker (less than 10 cigs. per day). I want to quit smoking. but I am finding it difficult to leave this habit.
1. Can u guide me on how to quit it? Is there any test that can be done to check if the smoking has affected the lungs & other internal organs ?
2. I also drink occasionally (socially). I dont drink much but I want to know if my drinking has affected the liver & other internal organs or not. Any test is there to check this?
addition to point 1. ------ I have already tried nicotin gum /patch which hasn't helped me. any medicines that can help ?
addition to point 1. ---- I have already tried nicotin gum /patch which hasn't helped me. any medicines that can help ?
my question wasn't posted completely. I have typed it again now. pls refer below:
I have been smoking from past 8-9 years. I am a above moderate smoker (less than 10 cigs. per day). I want to quit smoking. but I am finding it difficult to leave this habit.
1. Can u guide me on how to quit it? Is there any test that can be done to check if the smoking has affected the lungs & other internal organs ?
2. I also drink occasionally (socially). I dont drink much but I want to know if my drinking has affected the liver & other internal organs or not. Any test is there to check this?
addition to point 1. ------ I have already tried nicotin gum /patch which hasn't helped me. any medicines that can help ?
Brief Answer:
As explained below.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
First, you have to reduce the number of cigarettes smoked per day. You reduce it to 1 cigarette every alternate day. Same time medicine like Bupron is given to reduce craving for smoking. We have many patients who stopped smoking with its help. But for that, you need a prescription from a psychiatrist.
After 14 days of the start of Bupron, fixed a quit date to stop smoking completely. Throw your all remaining cig and associated material like lighters on that day, otherwise, they will create a craving for smoking. Inform your friends and family member for quit date as it will increase your motivation.
After stopping smoking you may experience some nicotine withdrawal like anxiety, headache, poor concentration, restlessness and increase appetite. For that, you can use nicotine replacement in form of Nicorette gum according to your requirement given on pack for 1-2 month. You can also use mouth fresheners like Elaichi during craving for smoking. After that, you are free from smoking.
Always remember being smoke-free, need a high level of motivation. To maintain your motivation. I have simplified steps to quit smoking for you. It is better if you quit under some de-addiction specialist (psychiatrist), as it is a specialized area and keep follow up to remain motivated. Avoid place, person, and situations which create a craving for smoking, as much as possible.
Many psychiatrist and psychologist provide relapse prevention sessions to prevent relapse, which is also helpful.
You can check your lung function with Spirometry, it is done in a diagnostic center or part of master health check-ups. Liver function test will let you know the liver status.
I hope this answered your query.
Regards
As explained below.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
First, you have to reduce the number of cigarettes smoked per day. You reduce it to 1 cigarette every alternate day. Same time medicine like Bupron is given to reduce craving for smoking. We have many patients who stopped smoking with its help. But for that, you need a prescription from a psychiatrist.
After 14 days of the start of Bupron, fixed a quit date to stop smoking completely. Throw your all remaining cig and associated material like lighters on that day, otherwise, they will create a craving for smoking. Inform your friends and family member for quit date as it will increase your motivation.
After stopping smoking you may experience some nicotine withdrawal like anxiety, headache, poor concentration, restlessness and increase appetite. For that, you can use nicotine replacement in form of Nicorette gum according to your requirement given on pack for 1-2 month. You can also use mouth fresheners like Elaichi during craving for smoking. After that, you are free from smoking.
Always remember being smoke-free, need a high level of motivation. To maintain your motivation. I have simplified steps to quit smoking for you. It is better if you quit under some de-addiction specialist (psychiatrist), as it is a specialized area and keep follow up to remain motivated. Avoid place, person, and situations which create a craving for smoking, as much as possible.
Many psychiatrist and psychologist provide relapse prevention sessions to prevent relapse, which is also helpful.
You can check your lung function with Spirometry, it is done in a diagnostic center or part of master health check-ups. Liver function test will let you know the liver status.
I hope this answered your query.
Regards
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