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Quit-smoking products: Boost your chance of success
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Types of quit-smoking products
Nicotine patch
Nicotine gum
Nicotine lozenge
Nicotine inhaler
Nicotine nasal spray
Bupropion
Varenicline
Need more help to quit smoking?
Types of quit-smoking products
Quit-smoking products fall into two main categories:
- Nicotine replacement products. Options include patches, gum, lozenges, spray and inhaler. Although some are available without a prescription, it's best to talk with your doctor before trying them.
- Medications. Two medications that don't contain nicotine are available by prescription.
Any of these products can help reduce nicotine cravings and withdrawal symptoms — making it more likely that you'll stop smoking for good.
Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) have gotten attention as an alternative way to quit smoking. But e-cigarettes aren't an FDA-approved quit-smoking product. They aren't as safe as nicotine-replacement products. Nor are they more effective in helping people stop. In fact, many people who use e-cigarettes to stop smoking end up using both products rather than quitting.