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Bupropion
—An antidepressant medication given to smokers for nicotine withdrawal symptoms. It is sold under the trade name Zyban.
Buspirone
—An anti-anxiety medication that is also given for withdrawal symptoms. It is sold under the trade name BuSpar.
Nicotine
—A colorless, oily chemical found in tobacco that makes people physically dependent on smoking. It is poisonous in large doses.
QUESTIONS TO ASK THE DOCTOR
- What methods would you recommend to help me quit smoking?
- How can I cope with withdrawal symptoms and other side effects of quitting?
- Are there any stop-smoking programs in this area that you would recommend?
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Author Info: Rebecca J. Frey Ph.D., The Gale Group Inc., Gale, Detroit, Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer, 2002 |
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Description
Special concerns
Treatments
Bupropion
Buspirone
Nicotine
QUESTIONS TO ASK THE DOCTOR
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