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How To Stop Habit Of Chewing Gutka?


MY UNCLE IS CHIEWING GUTKA FROM PASSED 25 YEARS. WE HAVE ASKED HIM TO STOP CHIEWING.BUT HE HAS NOT STOPED YET.DUE TO THIS HIS EYES ARE EFFECTED AND HE IS LOOSING HIS MENTAL CONTROL ALSO. PLEASE SUGGEST WHAT SHOULD WE DO TO REMOVE HIS HABBIT OF GUTHKA.ALTHO HE IS NOT READY TO LEAVE IT.
Fri, 9 Jan 2015
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Hi.

I understand your concern.

Gutkha contain nicotine and sudden cessation can lead to withdrawal symptoms.

To prevent these nicotine replacement therapy is advisable. Nicotine tabelet in intial period can help to reduce withdrawal symptoms.

Bupropion 150 mg is helpful to reduce craving for gutkha.
Anxiolytic will be useful to reduce anxiety symptoms.

De addiction treatment shoud be done in phases and require strong motivation to quit.

Consult psychiatrist or De addiction center for better assistance.

Glad to help you further.

Thank you.
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How To Stop Habit Of Chewing Gutka?

Hi. I understand your concern. Gutkha contain nicotine and sudden cessation can lead to withdrawal symptoms. To prevent these nicotine replacement therapy is advisable. Nicotine tabelet in intial period can help to reduce withdrawal symptoms. Bupropion 150 mg is helpful to reduce craving for gutkha. Anxiolytic will be useful to reduce anxiety symptoms. De addiction treatment shoud be done in phases and require strong motivation to quit. Consult psychiatrist or De addiction center for better assistance. Glad to help you further. Thank you.