Smoking Cessation Drug

There are many ways to stop smoking. Some smokers choose to go cold turkey, others choose to gradually cut down cigarettes and eventually quit smoking, and some even take a smoking cessation drug.

Smoking is a bad habit and quitting smoking is extremely important for a smoker. However, stop smoking by taking a smoking cessation drug such as Chantix or Zyban should be only be taken after consulting you doctor because there are many potential side-effects.

Zyban contains Bupropion that is a prescription drug for anti-depression, and thus should be only taken as a smoking cessation drug after consulting your doctor.

Chantix or its generic name Varenicline is specifically made as a smoking cessation drug. Chantix works by interfering with receptors in brain that take in nicotine. The interference causes the smoker not to enjoy smoking as much and can ease the withdraw symptoms. However, Chantix should be only be taken as a smoking cessation drug after consulting your doctor as the side-effects are significant.