The three main types of drug treatments used to help smoking cessation are:
. Champix
. Zyban
. Nicotine Replacement Therapy(NRT)
Champix (Varenicline) is a drug when taken stimulates the brain to release the chemical dopamine reducing restlessness, irritability and low mood.
The most common side effects of the drug are nausea(30%), flatulence(gas), constipation, abnormal dreams, difficulty sleeping and headache. The British Research agency has linked the drug to heart attack and strokes and Pfizer which manufactures the drug have warned that some users have suffered depression, suicidal thoughts or behaviour and have attempted suicide.
Zyban (bupropion) works in a similar way to champix. First used as an anti-depressant it does not replace nicotine in the body but works in a similar way to it releasing chemicals in the brain reducing restlessness, irritability and low mood.
The most common side effects of the drug are anxiety, headache, insomnia and dry mouth. Seizures can also be a side effect of Zyban and are most likely to occur in people who have a seizure disorder or who have had a head injury. Alcohol can increase the risk of having a seizure and should be avoided when taking Zyban. It should also not be taken if you have an eating disorder, are using a second form of bupropion, or if you have suddenly stopped using alcohol or sedatives.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy(NRT) works by simply replacing the nicotine your body no longer gets when you quit smoking.
NRT comes in the following forms: patches, gum, tablets, lozenges or inhaler.
The most common side effects of this form of treatment are sleep difficulties, abnormal dreaming, skin reactions, jaw pain and nose irritation.
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