Thinking about quitting smoking?

Stopping smoking is challenging but worthwhile.  It is the best way to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and many types of cancer.  We want to work with out to help you as you consider how you might go about quitting.  

The best thing to do is to book an appointment with the practice nurse.  She has lots of experience of talking to people who are thinking about stopping smoking.  She will be able to give you advice on the best way of doing it.

Just so you are aware, there are several types of drug therapy that are available to help you when you decide to stop.  
  • Nicotine replacement therapy (patches, gum, lozenges, inhalators, mouth and nasal sprays)
  • Champix (Vareniciline) tablets
  • Zyban (bupropion) tablets

Nicotine replacement therapy is widely available on prescription or over the counter via your pharmacist

Zyban and Champix are prescription-only.  In studies Champix has been shown to work better than Zyban though if one doesn't suit you it is always worth considering using the other.

Research has shown that nicotine replacement therapies and Champix and Zyban can double or triple your chances of successfully quitting.

Nicotine replacement products are not addictive. You need to use them regularly and as a course

We would encourage you to give it a go and look forward to helping in any way that we can

Best wishes

Dr Sri

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