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What Prescription Medications Can Help Quit Tobacco?

Varenicline, know as Chantix, more than doubles the chances of quitting smoking compared to placebo. Potential side effects include nausea, sleep disturubances, and mood changes.

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What Prescription Medications Can Help Quit Tobacco?

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  1. What Prescription Medications Can Help Quit Tobacco? Varenicline, know as Chantix, more than doubles the chances of quitting smoking compared to placebo. Potential side effects include nausea, sleep disturubances, and mood changes. Bupropion, sold as Zyban and Wellbutrin, can nearly double the chances of quitting smoking compared to placebo. Common side effects are dry mouth, insomnia, and mood changes. According to the 2018 National Health Interview Survey, 7.1% of US adult smokers quit for 6 months or longer. Estimates align closely with a 7.5% quitting rate. khoor.com

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