Stop Smoking Products  - Latest Products to Help You Quit Smoking

There are plenty of products on the market that claim that they can help you quit smoking.  The challenging part is deciding which is the best choice for you.

Consider that less than 10% of the people who try to quit smoking permanently will find success on their first attempt.  The good news is that using some of the products discussed below can help you find success on your first try.

The nicotine patch is one of the more popular stop smoking products.  The nicotine patch works by providing a slow, steady release of nicotine that lessens the craving to smoke.  The patch puts nicotine into your bloodstream through the skin.

The nicotine patch, like all stop smoking products, has advantages and disadvantages.

The patch can be applied discretely anywhere between the neck and the waist, such as the upper arm or chest.  Most patches need to be replaced daily, although some brands claim that they can be worn longer.  For some people, the nicotine patch may cause skin irritation.  To reduce irritation you can change the location of the patch every few weeks to minimize the chance of irritation.

Another common stop smoking product available without prescription is Nicotine gum. Nicotine gum, unlike regular gum, does require careful chewing in the right manner.  The proper approach is to massage the gum with the teeth in one place until you sense a peppery taste.  At this point you should hold the gum between your teeth and gums until the taste or tingle disappears.  You then repeat this cycle every 30 minutes until the gum is used up.

Nicotine lozenges work very similarly to nicotine gum.  The lozenges work quickly and you will have some control over the dosage.  Lozenges come in 2-4 mg dosages and you can us up to about 24 pieces in one day.  Lozenges, like nicotine gum, can you’re your jaw tired.  On the downside, lozenges are less effective if proper techniques are not used.  Lozenges can also cause nausea, particularly if they are swallowed accidently.

Some people prefer inhalers to try and stop smoking.  Inhalers have easy to control dosages and the physical sensation is close to smoking.  Inhalers mimic the physical act of smoking because your hand has something to do and the pull from expanding the lungs mimics smoking. But they're not appropriate for those who have asthma or some other COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). It's also very easy to overdose.

There are comparable advantages and disadvantages to nasal sprays. Nasal sprays supply nicotine is a very fast and efficient way to the bloodstream.  Unfortunately, nasal sprays can irritate the sinus and nasal passages.

These products all have a common drawback.  Nicotine is continued to be supplied at a crucial time that a smoker is trying to lessen their nicotine dependency.  Many people find these nicotine-related products to be very helpful in helping them transition.  For smokers who do not want these products, there are severl non-nicotine products to choose from.

Some anti-depressants have been found to reduce the desire to smoke. Whether they treat the underlying anxiety and reduce incentive or act on the desire to smoke more directly is an area of active research. One example is Bupropion (brand name: Zyban). Using anti-depressants for a long time can have adverse side effects.  You should always consult a doctor when considering anti-depressants.

Varenicline (brand name: Chantix) is a more recent prescription medicine that some people have found success with. Chantix does not contain nicotine and is non-addicting. That makes smoking ineffective for the 'high' it produces. It comes in pill form and may cause insomnia or nausea. As with Zyban, you will need to consult a physician before using Chantix.

All these products can help aid a smoker to quit. But each requires a commitment to a long-term goal: stopping permanently. These stop smoking products can help you achieve your goal.