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Today there are several different kinds of stop smoking medication available to smokers. Most of these are available over-the-counter, while some of them could also be prescribed. Here is a frank review of the different kinds of smoking cessation medications available.

Today with the improvement in technology and science many different methods have been developed to quit smoking. Oral medicines are the most famous among the medications as they can be consumed easily and they also show good signs in cutting down the habit. At the same time, not all medications are safe. It is advisable that you know all the advantages and disadvantages of a medicine before you decide to take it.

In addition to the herbal medications, Varenicline, NicVAX, buproprion are some of the well known medications that are available in the market. Let us get to know more about these medications.

Nicvax is a vaccination from nicotine itself. This is injected into the smoker’s bloodstream when the person smokes. The molecules of Nicvax gets mixed with those of the nicotine and becomes heavier. Heavy molecules cannot enter the brain. Hence because of this the problem of effects of nicotine addiction is not felt, especially as they do not gain entry into the central nervous system. A lot of health professionals feel that this is probably the best medication to help stop smoking. This is because the medicine combats the addictive properties and once the person is rid of the addiction he/she will never need to get back to cigarettes and smoking.

Nevertheless many feel that NicVAX would not be that effective in those who are heavy smokers. The chances are that these people take in more cigarettes because they do not get the punch as before are high, if NicVAX is injected in them. Therefore the addiction might increase instead of getting decreased. Various tests are being conducted and as of now only positive results have been seen.

Varenicline – This is a well known prescription medicine, popularly known as Champix in Europe and Chantix in US. This is manufactured by Pfizer and is the first nicotine receptor agonist and it works in two ways. At first it decreases the smokers craving for another cigarette and then it helps to cure to damage that smoking has already caused to the body. It has the ability to stop the addiction that a person has for smoking. This is why Varenicline is popularly used to quit smoking.

Nevertheless, Varenicline has some unpleasant side effects on the body. Headaches, vomiting and nausea may occur. A few may discover that their sensation has changed taste when using Varenicline.

Buproprion is sold under the brand name Welbutrin. The main reason why it is able to help stop smoking is because it has properties that are antidepressant in nature. Because of this it is highly helpful for the person wanting to give up smoking. Especially it becomes very easy if the depression problem is kept out of the way and the person can quit smoking without hindrances.

Buproprion when taken in excess can cause eating disorders like bulimia, nervosa and anorexia. There are also proofs that intake of excess buproprion can cause epilepsy in the long run. This drug is not prescribed to those who already have medical conditions like high blood pressure, kidney ailments and cirrhosis.

Herbal remedies – From the early century herbal remedies have been used as a cure to quit smoking. But only recently they are being sold as formulations. One of the best herbal remedies that are available today is SmokeRX. As suggested these herbal medicines contain herbs. And they also act fast. The effects of SmokeRX can be seen within a week.

Thus as you have seen every medication that helps stop smoking and is available in the shops have both advantages and disadvantages. It is probably because of this that many smokers are afraid to take up these medicines and are instead looking for alternative solutions to help get rid of their habit.

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