One part of helping is learning about quitting aids. This chart shows the most common ones:
Quitting Aid | How To Use It | Where To Get it |
Nicotine patch | Stick to skin on upper body. Follow directions carefully. | Over the counter at drugstores, grocery stores, discount stores, or by prescription. |
Nicotine gum | Chew briefly. Then place it between cheek and gum. Follow directions carefully. | Over the counter at drugstores, grocery stores, discount stores, or by prescription. |
Nicotine inhaler or nasal spray |
Inhaler: inhale through mouth. Spray: spray into the nose. Follow directions carefully. |
Pharmacy (prescription only). |
Nicotine lozenges | Dissolve in mouth slowly, one at a time. Follow directions carefully. | Over the counter at drugstores, grocery stores, discount stores, or by prescription. |
Prescription pills (Zyban, Chantix) | Take pill prescribed by doctor. Start 1-2 weeks before quitting smoking. | Pharmacy (prescription only). |
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