My husband smokes a pack a day, he is trying to quit and I want to know if the patch will really help. He's high strug, so he stresses very easily, then we visit his parents every weekend who are 4 pack a day smokers (that makes is harder for him to quit when he has tried in the past). Will the patch really work? I don't want to spend a ton of money on something that won't work.
2006-12-27 01:48:39 · 7 answers · asked by dazedandconfused 2 in Health ➔ Men's Health
I quit by using the patch a few years ago, but only for about 6 wks. I have a lot of stress, so I couldn't maintain. Acupuncture helped a lot, but ended up not being effective in the long term either. I am starting the new drug Chantix on Monday (I have a bad cold right now so I'm waiting). My doc told me that everyone he has put on Chantix has been able to quit. He also said the likelihood of quitting using Chantix is 70%, versus 30% for the patch or gum. Chantix works by giving you a steady stream of endorphins (woo-hoo happy happy). The only side effects his patients mentioned was nausea, which subsided within 2-3 days. It is a 6 month program, but most people stop medication after about 3 weeks. I can't wait to try to quit again!
2006-12-27 02:00:02 · answer #1 · answered by tombollocks 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I quit 5 years ago using the patch and never looked back. I kept a daily diary of how I felt and the mild to strong urges lasted only 3 weeks for me. The urges were GREATLY reduced with the patch. I slept with the patch on. The side effects for me were very colorful animated dreams but I dealt with it. My wife did not sleep with the patch and she had a little harder time. At work, I kept a color print out of an actual cancerous lung in my cube. When I had an urge, I would look at it. I really wanted to quit and it sounds like you do too. You will do great with the patch. Just realize that the urges will go away. The dreams you have a year later of you smoking will make you mad though. I still get one once in a great while. Hope this helps.
2016-03-29 08:08:06 · answer #2 · answered by Michelle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used the patch. Worked for me. Started with the highest dose used for 2.5 months, then the next dose, used for 2 months then the lowest, used for 2 months and have been off of the patch and no cravings for 3 months now. It is expensive but when you compare to the health issues that can arise with smoking and the cost of smoking, it is well worth it for 6 months. Good luck.
2006-12-27 01:54:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The patch works.I gave up smoking 10 yrs. ago.However,the person who is trying to quit has to have the resolve "THAT I'M NEVER GOING TO SMOKE ANYMORE",otherwise any method won't work!The patch takes away that little voice inside that constantly reminds you how long it's been since your last cigarette.You still have the habit for a while,though.There's no panacea for quitting.Again,you have to be strong and WANT TO give it up!!
2006-12-27 03:31:41 · answer #4 · answered by Vic Timm?? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Though I started smoking again because of awful things that happened in my life....the patch made me quit for a long time. It was a great help. Tell him to stay away from the family for five weeks though.....they will understand. Also......the patch is sold way cheap at Sam's club if you have a membership?
2006-12-27 01:52:35 · answer #5 · answered by xovenusxo 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
replacing a drug with another which is exactly the same doesn't really make sense. think.. if your husband was a heroin addict would you give him heroin to quit? i believe that smoking in primarily a psychological addiction. try buying him Allen Carr's Easyway to Stop Smoking or better still send him to one of the clinics which have a money back guarantee if you don't quit. good luck.
2006-12-27 01:54:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is not a good idea,but i have been quit for two years i started using skoal.
2006-12-27 01:59:48 · answer #7 · answered by Jo W skeeter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋