Hi guys, I'm trying to quit smoking after 15 years, does Buproban works better or Chantix works better?

Question

Hi guys, I'm trying to quit smoking after 15 years, I've tried the patches, gums, it's not working for me. does anyone know or are using either one of these medicine and can tell me does Buproban works better or Chantix works better? Thanks for your help!

Answer 1

Okay...I've been smoking since i was 16, and I am 48 now...so hmmm, that's 32 years...I've tried patches, gum, laser, wellbutrin (zyban, Bubropan) and nothing worked...I have been on Chantrix for 9 days now...yesterday was my first day with no cigarette, the first week I did smoke a few, but less than a 1/4 of my regular daily intake.

Since taking this I have noticed my desire for cigarettes diminish rapidly. Although It has only been a short time, this stuff works better than anything I have done before. Today I am sitting here on my PC (where I would usually be chain smoking) and the desire is almost non existent. I do want to quit, so every time I think about one, I get up and do something for a minute and the desire seems to fade...I can actually stay away from them! The desire is so much less than anytime I tried another cessation product.

So far, this seems like a winner, and the best chance I've seen, at least for me, to actually quit smoking. I wish you the best luck in quitting.

T

Answer 2

There are products out now that work really well.. I myself used the patch to quit..and that was 17 years ago and have had no desire to smoke one since...The key thing is you have to want to quit and then stick to it. Do not rush yourself, it takes time , to be successful. I would talk to your doctor., if you have insurance that covers your medicine, you can get the patch, or gum ( not the best) or there are other ways like certain pills will help.. Wellbutrin is used for stop smoking also a new one who seems to be working well for people is Chantix. If one thing is not cutting your cravings, try something else till you completely quit. First week is not easy, it's not that you crave a cigarette, it's breaking the habits of having a cig, while doing certain things,, like talk on the phone, or with a cup of coffee, or putting on your makeup.but in a short time you will break the habits.. Good Luck to you.. I wish you well..

Answer 3

Never used or heard of those lol.

I used generic nicorette gum from Wal-Mart. My husband and I both quick at the same time (we were a bit edgy, lol).

Also, get rid of the ashtrays and put the lighters in a drawer so you can't see them. It'll make you want them more. If you drink, well stop for awhile. Alcohol makes you crave a cigarette really bad. After eating, develop a new habit. Immediately get up and clean something or chew some gum to train yourself to NOT want a smoke right after grubbing.

If at all possible stay away from other smokers for the first month because it'll be hard on you. Expect lots of coughing since you're lungs will be clearing themselves out. My breathing actually felt worse for about a month or two after I stopped, but in reality was getting better.

The main thing to remember is that a cigarette craving only last like 3 to 5 minutes and will then subside.

Check out the link for support and good luck! Smoke free myself Jan 10th for 2 years and it's still a struggle.

Answer 4

Natural Quit Smoking Magic

Answer 5

Good for you! Congraulations on taking this important step for your health!
I quit smoking using Lifesavers and ice water. Everytime I had an urge to smoke, I put a mint in my mouth. Or, I would have a glass of ice water when I was at home. I also got to the point were I would bring water with me.
I would also count - 1 hour without a smoke, 1 day without, 1 week without - by the the time I got to a month - I knew it was too late to go back and go through all of that again. You can do it too!
Just take it moment by moment - and it's said that it takes 30 days to break or start a habit -

I haven't smoked in 25 years - if I can do it - I know you can, too!Good luck!

Answer 6

I wish you luck and after that being said I am going out for a smoke.