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How To Treat Withdrawal Symptoms Of Smoking?
I have uc dx 1998. Have a severe flare every time I quit smoking. Latest flare Aug 2012. Started back smoking and taking Sulfasalazine, Predisone taper starting with 60 mg per day going down 10 mg per week. I had severe joint aches during this flare. UC is better now joint aches better. Got off predisone this week. Now having chest pain x 1 week. Started on right side now on left side - doesn't hurt all the time mostly when I change positions or bend forward.
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for treatment of smoking withdrawal follow the rule ..
1. one must stop smoking gradually like tapering manner.
2. start anti anxiety medication like benzodiazepins clonazepam lorazepam etizolam three times a day
3. start anti craving like tab bupropion 150mg sustained release once a day then after 5 days two times a day..
4. sometimes nicotine replacement gums lozenges works better.
1. one must stop smoking gradually like tapering manner.
2. start anti anxiety medication like benzodiazepins clonazepam lorazepam etizolam three times a day
3. start anti craving like tab bupropion 150mg sustained release once a day then after 5 days two times a day..
4. sometimes nicotine replacement gums lozenges works better.
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