The Pill to Help You Quit Smoking

Historically most drugs that are designed to help people quit smoking contain nicotine. The idea was that since nicotine isn't the most harmful substance in cigarettes, it's ok. However many people believe it's counterproductive to continue to be dependent on an addictive substance like nicotine. Many times they're looking for more natural, herbal solutions, like diet and exercise. While natural solutions sound appealing, the sad truth is that many times they are simply not effective.

Fortunately now there's hope. Recently scientists have developed a new pill that can help you control the urge to smoke. While these pills are not all natural, the important thing is that they don't contain any nicotine. This is the major advantage over more traditional methods, like nicotine patches or gum, which contain nicotine.

The following are 2 or the most popular pills on the market:

• Zyban: This was originally released as a way to fight depression. It works by increasing the levels of dopamine and norepinephrine, which gives the person the same type of feeling that can be found in nicotine. They're designed to fight the symptoms of withdrawal that smokers go through. It's best to take start taking Zyban 7-10 days before you quit.
• Varenicline: Also under the name Chantix, it has recently been approved by the FDA as a way to quit smoking. Studies have shown that 1 out of every 5 smokers successfully quit within the first year. By taking this pill, smokers will feel the same type of pleasure as they do when they smoke. The idea is that people will no longer associate these pleasant feelings with smoking. It's recommended that it should be taken 2 times a day, for 12 weeks.

Side Effects/Conclusion

As with any medication it's important to consult your doctor before taking one of these pills. Since the side effects for both Zyban and Varenicline can be rather harsh, both medications are generally used as a last resort. However both have been proven to work. If you've already tried everything, you should give a stop smoking pill a try. Maybe it will work for you.

If you're serious about quieting but the pill doesn't seem right for you, don't worry. There are many other treatment options available. For more information please visit our home page: Stop Smoking Today. We are a web site that's dedicated to helping people quit. The sooner you make the decision to go for it, the sooner you can start leading a happier, healthier life.