I am a chain smoker smoke 10 cigar per day. Now trying my best to quit it. Tried nicotine gum and patch but failed. please suggest me any medicine so that I can quit it.

Question

There are several medicines to reduce craving for smoking for those who are not happy with chewing gums. You have to consult a psychiatrist for that. But remember, you have to be strong and motivated for the treatment to be effective. All the best!

Udayan Bhaumik · Accepted Answer

There are several medicines to reduce craving for smoking for those who are not happy with chewing gums. You have to consult a psychiatrist for that. But remember, you have to be strong and motivated for the treatment to be effective. All the best!

Saranya Devanathan · Answer

Dear Hazarika,
Unless you enhance your motivational level daily for at least 12 weeks, nicotine gum and patch alone will not help you to quit. They will help you in reducing the withdrawal symptoms. The dose of nicotine gum or patch is also a point to consider. For 10 cigars, you may need 4 mg gum or 21 mg patch for the first few weeks.
Since you have a psychiatric disorder in addition, it also needs to be treated simultaneously.
Drugs like Buproprion is also useful and it is available over the counter without prescription.
Since you have other medical conditions, it is better you get totally treated by a doctor.