This medication can help you quit smoking by replacing the nicotine in cigarettes. The nicotine in tobacco is an important part of cigarette addiction. When you stop smoking, your nicotine levels drop quickly. This drop can cause withdrawal symptoms such as craving tobacco, nervousness, irritability, headache, weight gain, and difficulty concentrating. Using the inhaler can replace the hand-to-mouth habit of smoking.
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Generic Name: NICOTINE SPRAY - NASAL Pronounced: (NICK-oh-teen) Side Effects Nasal irritation/blistering/tingling, runny or bloody nose, throat... Read more »
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Alternative Names Metered-dose inhaler administration Information Metered-dose inhalers usually come in three pieces: A... Read more »
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Generic Name: VARENICLINE - ORAL Pronounced: (var-e-NI-kleen) Warning Infrequently, varenicline may cause serious mental/mood changes, even after... Read more »
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