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How To Treat Withdrawal Symptoms Of Smoking?

I have uc dx 1998. Have a severe flare every time I quit smoking. Latest flare Aug 2012. Started back smoking and taking Sulfasalazine, Predisone taper starting with 60 mg per day going down 10 mg per week. I had severe joint aches during this flare. UC is better now joint aches better. Got off predisone this week. Now having chest pain x 1 week. Started on right side now on left side - doesn't hurt all the time mostly when I change positions or bend forward.
Mon, 12 May 2014
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for treatment of smoking withdrawal follow the rule ..
1. one must stop smoking gradually like tapering manner.
2. start anti anxiety medication like benzodiazepins clonazepam lorazepam etizolam three times a day
3. start anti craving like tab bupropion 150mg sustained release once a day then after 5 days two times a day..
4. sometimes nicotine replacement gums lozenges works better.
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How To Treat Withdrawal Symptoms Of Smoking?

for treatment of smoking withdrawal follow the rule .. 1. one must stop smoking gradually like tapering manner. 2. start anti anxiety medication like benzodiazepins clonazepam lorazepam etizolam three times a day 3. start anti craving like tab bupropion 150mg sustained release once a day then after 5 days two times a day.. 4. sometimes nicotine replacement gums lozenges works better.