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Would Chantix Be Advisable To Stop Smoking Despite Experiencing Nausea Years Ago While Having Depression And COPD?
Question: i have COPD and have been trying to stop smoking... I also suffer with depression.. at the present time I'm not taking any medication, I stopped 1 month ago, i gained to much weight, will Chantix work for me... I tried it years ago, but i felt nausa .
Brief Answer:
Nicotine replacement
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
According to the history you provide in COPD, it is very important to stop smoking. If you have had difficulties with Chantix you can try nicotine replacement therapy. It is used in several forms like chewing gum and patches on the skin, inhalers and spray. It has almost less side effects than Chantix itself and are more localized.
However, it would be better for you to discuss the above with your treating doctor because he / she knows better about your actual clinical situation.
I hope to have been helpful.
Regards,
Dr. Jolanda Nikolla
Pulmonologist
Nicotine replacement
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
According to the history you provide in COPD, it is very important to stop smoking. If you have had difficulties with Chantix you can try nicotine replacement therapy. It is used in several forms like chewing gum and patches on the skin, inhalers and spray. It has almost less side effects than Chantix itself and are more localized.
However, it would be better for you to discuss the above with your treating doctor because he / she knows better about your actual clinical situation.
I hope to have been helpful.
Regards,
Dr. Jolanda Nikolla
Pulmonologist
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