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Suggest Remedies For Addiction To Gutka
Question: Dear Sir,
am addicted to Gutka for more than 10 years-are there any medicines available to stop this horrible life taking habit-am unable to quit through will power but want to stop immediately.would be highly grateful to you sir-will pray you as god-please pull me out of this cancerous habit.
Best Regards, XXXXXXX
am addicted to Gutka for more than 10 years-are there any medicines available to stop this horrible life taking habit-am unable to quit through will power but want to stop immediately.would be highly grateful to you sir-will pray you as god-please pull me out of this cancerous habit.
Best Regards, XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
yes bupropion with other symptomatic medicines
Detailed Answer:
Hello Mr. XXXXXXX
Welcome back.
Yes there are medicines to stop gutka. But remember that for any deaddiction the most important thing is person's desire to quit. Medicines help to reduce withdrawal. Bupropion also reduces craving for gutka.
If you want to stop immediately ,that is the best decision.
I recommend starting-
Propranolol in morning after breakfast
Etizolam (etilam or etizolam) one in morning and one in noon
Bupropion in morning and evening.
Some mutlivitamin and stool softener can be added if needed.
Keep regular sleep, food and exercise.
You may feel some discomfort for 2-3 days which can be controlled with adjustment of dose of medicines.
You can stop propranolol and etizolam gradually in one month but bupropion should be continued for 4-6 months.
You need to consult psychiatrist for prescription as well as motivational counseling and supportive psychotherapy.
All the best and feel free to discuss further.
yes bupropion with other symptomatic medicines
Detailed Answer:
Hello Mr. XXXXXXX
Welcome back.
Yes there are medicines to stop gutka. But remember that for any deaddiction the most important thing is person's desire to quit. Medicines help to reduce withdrawal. Bupropion also reduces craving for gutka.
If you want to stop immediately ,that is the best decision.
I recommend starting-
Propranolol in morning after breakfast
Etizolam (etilam or etizolam) one in morning and one in noon
Bupropion in morning and evening.
Some mutlivitamin and stool softener can be added if needed.
Keep regular sleep, food and exercise.
You may feel some discomfort for 2-3 days which can be controlled with adjustment of dose of medicines.
You can stop propranolol and etizolam gradually in one month but bupropion should be continued for 4-6 months.
You need to consult psychiatrist for prescription as well as motivational counseling and supportive psychotherapy.
All the best and feel free to discuss further.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
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